Two schools in Nepal's Dang district, built with financial assistance from the Indian government under the ‘Nepal-India Development Cooperation’ initiative, were recently inaugurated.
The ceremonies were attended by government officials, embassy representatives, and political leaders, marking a significant step in enhancing educational infrastructure in the region.
The Shree Bal Janata Secondary School, located in Lamahi Municipality, was constructed with Indian financial aid amounting to NRs. 17.60 million.
The inauguration ceremony was a collaborative event with Ratna Bahadur Khatri, Social Development Minister of Lumbini Province; Nityananda Sharma, Chief of District Coordination Committee; Jogaraj Chaudhary, Mayor of Lamahi Municipality; and Avinash Kumar Singh, First Secretary of the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu, all present to mark the occasion.
Similarly, the Shree Padmodaya Public Model Secondary School in Ghorahi Sub Metropolitan City was built with an Indian financial contribution of NRs. 28.70 million.
The inauguration saw participation from various political representatives, government officials, social workers, and members of the school community, highlighting the collaborative effort behind these projects.
The funding provided under the ‘Nepal-India Development Cooperation’ initiative was used to construct double-storied school buildings, laboratories, and to provide lab equipment and furniture for Shree Bal Janata Secondary School.
Similarly, the grant facilitated the construction of a double-storied building with additional facilities for Shree Padmodaya Public Model Secondary School. These projects were undertaken as High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDP), as per an agreement between the governments of India and Nepal.
Implementation of these projects was carried out through the District Coordination Committee, Dang. The officials, including the Minister of Lumbini Province, the Chief of the DCC, and the mayors of the respective municipalities, expressed their gratitude for the ongoing developmental support from India.
They emphasised that these facilities would significantly enhance the educational environment, benefiting students and contributing to regional educational development.
Since 2003, India has undertaken over 551 HICDPs in Nepal across various sectors, with 490 projects already completed. In Lumbini Province alone, 61 projects have been initiated, including six in Dang district.
Beyond these educational projects, India has also donated 1009 ambulances and 300 school buses to various healthcare and educational institutions across Nepal. Specifically, in Lumbini Province, 164 ambulances and 43 school buses have been provided, with Dang district receiving 19 ambulances and five school buses.
The deep-rooted cooperation between India and Nepal spans multiple sectors, reflecting their close neighbourly ties. The implementation of HICDPs underscores India's commitment to supporting Nepal's efforts in improving infrastructure, particularly in the education sector. The Indian Embassy's statement reiterated the importance of these projects in fostering educational development and overall upliftment in Nepal.
These initiatives are a testament to the enduring partnership between India and Nepal, aimed at fostering development and improving the quality of life for people in both nations.
The successful completion and inauguration of these schools represent a significant milestone in the ongoing collaborative efforts to enhance educational opportunities in Nepal.
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