Indian Assistance of NRs.2,28,05,783/- for Shree Ram Janaki Secondary School, Chhajana, Siraha.

Ambassador of India, Shri Shiv Shankar Mukherjee, laid the foundation stone of Shree Ram Janaki Secondary School, Chhajana, Siraha on October 3, 2006 in the presence of the representatives of local Government and community leaders at a public gathering. This educational project, third in Siraha district by cooperation from the Government of India, at a cost of NRs.2,28,05,783/- for construction of school building with boundary wall and provision of furniture and equipment will greatly contribute to the education in Siraha and adjoining districts by providing improved infrastructure for learning.

In his address, Ambassador reiterated the commitment of India to triple the development assistance and double the scholarships for Nepalese students to strengthen and diversify bilateral economic cooperation, following Prime Minister of Nepal’s visit to India in June 2006. Ambassador also emphasized the need for development of education as the most important requirement for the overall development in Nepal. Other speakers at the meeting expressed deep appreciation for India’s continuing contribution in the education sector.

Currently the bilateral cooperartion programme between the two countries is witnessing the realization of 155 projects in education, health and infrastructure sector in all 75 districts of Nepal with an outlay of NRs. 1800 crores. These are ongoing projects, and distinct from the NRs.1600 crores economic package announced during the visit of Prime Minister Koirala to India.