India provides assistance financial for campus in Nepal

Kathmandu, Sep 8 (UNI) The Indian Government has provided a financial assistance of 3,23,85,077 Nepali rupees for the construction of a Campus building and Elder' rehabilitation centre in Western Nepal.

The foundation stone for the construction of campus building and girls hostel for Mahendra Multiple Campus, Nepalgunj, Banke and building for Bheri Bridha Ashram, Nepalgunj, Banke was laid by Kheya Bhattacharya, Minister (Economic Cooperation) on behalf of the Indian Ambassador today, in the presence of the representatives of local government and community leaders at a public gathering.

The need for a degree block, girls hostel and boundary wall for Mahendra Multiple Campus, at a cost of 2,98,76,834 Nepali Rupees, had long been felt and it is hoped that the additional infrastructure will not only contribute to higher education in Banke and adjoining districts but also provide better environment for learning to the girl students.

The construction of building for Bheri Bridha Ashram, the only ashram for elderly people and destitute in mid western region and one of the model houses selected by the Government, will benefit the elderly and senior citizens of the Ashram, a press release said.

The commitment of India to triple the development assistance and double the scholarships for Nepalese students to strengthen and diversify bilateral economic cooperation, following Nepal Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala's visit to India in June, as well as the need for development of education as the most important requirement for the overall development in the country, was reiterated during the function.

Other speakers at the meeting expressed deep appreciation for India's contribution in the education and infrastructure sector, the release added.

Currently the bilateral cooperation programme between the two countries is witnessing the realisation of 155 projects in education, health and infrastructure sector in all 75 districts of the country with an outlay of 1800 crore Nepali ruppee.

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