Kathmandu

The Embassy of India Kathmandu on Thursday signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Nepal’s Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration Nepal and local implementing agencies for seven High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDPs) across the country.

The projects, funded through grant assistance from the Government of India, will focus on key sectors such as education, healthcare, and agriculture, with a combined estimated cost of approximately NPR 473 million.

According to the Embassy, India has been supporting such community-level initiatives in Nepal since 2003. Including the latest agreements, a total of 598 projects have been undertaken, of which 506 have already been completed. These initiatives span areas like health services, education infrastructure, water supply, sanitation, connectivity, and other public utilities, covering all seven provinces of Nepal.

The newly approved projects will be implemented in districts including Nawalpur, Terhathum, Mustang, Kailali, Rautahat, Dolpa, and Banke. Execution will be carried out through local government bodies such as municipalities and rural municipalities in coordination with Nepali authorities.

The initiative reflects the ongoing development partnership between India and Nepal, characterised by cooperation across multiple sectors. Officials noted that such projects aim to strengthen grassroots infrastructure and support Nepal’s broader development priorities.

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The agreements underscore India’s continued role in assisting Nepal’s efforts toward economic growth and improved public services, reinforcing ties between the two neighbouring countries.