Nrs. 29.1 million for 24 classrooms and library building for Surkhet Campus, Birendranagar

Ambassador laid the foundation stone for construction of 24 classrooms and library building for Surkhet Campus (Education), Birendranagar, Surkhet at a cost of NRs. 2,91,13,414.00 under the India-Nepal Economic cooperation Programme on 19.9.05. India has identified education as one of the priority sectors for development. Therefore, as a close and friendly neighbour India, has committed to share its developmental experience and expertise in this important sector for the peace & progress of the Nepalese people. Without education, an individual is unable to make an active and positive contribution to a nation's development.

The campus building project in Surkhet will benefit not only 3,277 students who are currently enrolled with the Surkhet, but the student community of entire Surkhet district who will now feel encouraged to pursue studies in an institution with good educational infrastructure. Apart from education, India has identified health and infrastructure as the three key areas that require development for a nation's progress. Through economic cooperation in these three sectors, India and Nepal continue to strengthen and reinforce the bonds of economic cooperation.