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India gifts 101 vehicles to aid Nepal's health and education

Since 1994, India has gifted a total of 1,009 ambulances and 300 school buses to Nepal, including those provided on Sunday.

- Kathmandu - UPDATED: April 14, 2024, 06:13 PM - 2 min read

Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava presented the vehicles to Nepalese officials at a ceremony attended by Finance Minister Barshaman Pun.I


India gifted 35 ambulances and 66 school buses to various organizations in Nepal on Sunday, bolstering local infrastructure in health and education sectors.

 

Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava presented the vehicles to Nepalese officials at a ceremony attended by Finance Minister Barshaman Pun.

 

Out of 101 vehicles, two ambulances were handed over on location in the earthquake-affected Jajarkot and West Rukum districts by the representative of the Embassy of India in the presence of district officials and local residents, a statement from the Indian Embassy here said.

 

“This donation, part of a longstanding initiative coinciding with India's national celebrations, underscores the deep-rooted partnership between India and Nepal, aimed at fostering development and strengthening bilateral relations through improved access to essential services,” the statement said.

 

Finance Minister Pun commended India's ongoing developmental projects in Nepal, highlighting their role in enhancing people-to-people connectivity and bilateral relations between the two countries.

 

Since 1994, India has gifted a total of 1,009 ambulances and 300 school buses to Nepal, including those provided on Sunday. The ambulances and school buses are gifted on the occasion of Independence Day and Republic Day.

 

“It is part of the government of India’s continued support for the efforts of Nepal to strengthen its health and education facilities and to facilitate easy physical access to these services,” the statement added.

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