Indian cooperation of NRs. 2,03,68,688/- for Makwanpur Multiple Campus, Hetauda, Makwanpur

Ambassador of India, Shri Shiv Shankar Mukherjee, laid the foundation stone of the campus and library building for Makwanpur Multiple Campus, Hetauda, Makwanpur on June 22, 2006 in the presence of the representatives of local Government and community leaders from Makwanpur at a public gathering. The project at a cost of NRs.2,03,68,688/- for construction of campus and library building will greatly contribute to the higher education of more than 3,000 students of Makwanpur and adjoining districts by providing improved infrastructure for learning.

This project, is part of the 139 economic cooperation projects being implemented by the Government of India in the education, health and infrastructure sectors in 61 districts of Nepal with an outlay of NRs.1800 crores. These projects reflect India’s commitment to strengthen and increase economic cooperation between India and Nepal, especially in this vital sector of infrastructure, reiterated at the highest level of the political leadership of both countries during the recent visit to India by the Prime Minister of Nepal, Girija Prasad Koirala.

India’s commitment to strengthening and diversifying bilateral relations with Nepal through economic cooperation is steadfast and will be intensified further in the coming months.