Indian Assistance of NRs.1,32,78,437/- for Tribhuvan Campus, Manechowk, Tanahun.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed on March 23, 2006 between the Embassy of India, the District Development Committee, Tanahun and Tribhuvan Campus, Manechowk, Tanahun. Government of India will be providing grant assistance of NRs.1,32,78,437/- for construction of campus building and boundary wall.

A monitoring committee has been constituted for the project consisting of the Chairman, Campus Management Committee, Engineer, DDC/DTO, Tanahun and District Education Officer, Tanahun to oversee the project and supervise construction and ensure proper utilization of the grant assistance.

This project, first in Tanahun district with GOI assistance, would be crucial in addressing the educational need of about 300 students of the campus and the people of Tanahun and neighbouring districts of Lamjung, Gorkha and Manang from where a large number of students come to study. These projects reflect the deepening ties of India-Nepal economic cooperation, and are examples of India’s continued commitment towards strengthening and diversifying this cooperation in the area of education. This is a part of the 135 developmental projects being carried out or considered in 61 districts of Nepal in the areas of education, health and infrastructure at a cost of NRs.1400 crores.

Through the programmes of India-Nepal economic cooperation both countries accord importance of developing educational infrastructure for overall development and prosperity of Nepal.