In an attempt towards bolstering educational infrastructure, the Nepal-India Development Cooperation has announced the commencement of a community school building project in Udayapur district. The foundation stone for the construction of the Shree Janata Belaka Secondary School building, located in Belaka municipality, Udayapur, was ceremoniously laid during a function held on December 13, Wednesday.
The ambitious project, funded by India at a cost of Rs 37.9 million, is set to enhance the educational landscape in the region. Lawmaker and former Minister Narayan Khadka, along with Shri Prasanna Shirivastava, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of India in Kathmandu, jointly officiated the foundation stone-laying ceremony. The event saw the participation of public representatives, government officials, social workers, school management representatives, teachers, parents, and students.
The undertaking involves the construction of a three-storied school building equipped with essential classrooms and other infrastructure facilities. This initiative falls under the High Impact Community Development Project (HICDP), formerly known as Small Development Projects, as per the agreement between Nepal and India. The Belaka Municipality, Udayapur, is the implementing authority for this transformative educational project.
Dr. Khadka, expressing gratitude, lauded India's continuous developmental support in uplifting the socio-economic status of Nepal's populace across priority sectors. Deputy Chief of Mission Shirivastava emphasized the project's integral role in the robust development partnership between India and Nepal, a collaboration that has witnessed significant progress in recent years, spanning various priority sectors outlined by the Government of Nepal.
He reassured the continued commitment of the Indian government to fortify this developmental partnership in accordance with Nepal's priorities, ensuring mutual benefits for the citizens of both nations. The Deputy Chief of Mission also underscored the successful completion of 20 years of HICDP implementation in Nepal, highlighting India's substantial contribution to over 550 projects since 2003, with 488 projects already completed across various sectors.
