Indian Assistance of NRs.1,77,26,498/- for Shree Galyang Multiple Campus, Galyang Bazar, Syangja

In a public function held on January 04, 2007, on behalf of Ambassador of India, H.E. Shri Shiv Shanakar Mukherjee, Shri Pranay Verma Counsellor (Economic Cooperation) laid the foundation stone for construction of campus building of Shree Galyang Multiple Campus in Galyang Bazar, District Syangja. The function was well attended by representatives of DDC and local administration of Syangja, Members of Parliament from the district, community leaders, ex-servicemen of the Indian Army and a large number of people from the area.

This is the first educational project undertaken by the Government of India in District Syangja as part of the Small Development Projects Scheme of the India-Nepal Economic Cooperation Programme. Under this project, for which a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Governments of India and Nepal on October 31, 2006, Government of India is providing a cooperation grant of NRs. 1,77,26,498/- to DDC, Syangja for the construction of the campus building and provision of furniture. The project will be implemented by DDC, Syangja, while an Oversight Committee consisting of the DDC, campus management and District Education officer will monitor the project

The campus, which was established in 2003, presently does not have its own building and functions from the premises of a nearby school and from another rented premises. The new campus building will bring immediate benefits to about 450 students of the campus, while offering opportunity for higher learning to about 3000 students studying in three higher secondary schools in Galyang. The Socio-economic benefits from the campus are likely to reach out to 8 to 10 VDCs of District Syangja, as well as several adjoining VDCs of district of Parbat, Gulmi and Palpa. The project will have the added advantage of catering to the educational needs of the children of a sizeable number of Gorkha ex-servicemen settled in this area, who are actively involved in sustaining and upgrading the campus.

In his address during this function, Counsellor (Economic Cooperation) stressed the importance of development of educational infrastructure, both at grassroots as well as for higher education, for Nepal’s socio-economic development.. He expressed the hope that the new infrastructure of Shree Galyang Multiple Campus being built under the umbrella of India-Nepal Economic Cooperation Programme would make a significant contribution in that direction and lead to visible improvement in the socio-economic condition of the people of Syangja and adjoining districts.

Currently the bilateral co-operation programme between the two countries is witnessing the realization of more than 160 projects in the sectors of education, health and infrastructure covering almost all the districts of Nepal with an outlay of NRs. 2000 crores. In order to strengthen and diversify bilateral economic cooperation between the two countries, during the visit of Prime Minister of Nepal to India in June 2006, Government of India committed itself to triple the development assistance and double the scholarships for Nepalese students. The recent monumental changes in Nepal, and the signing of the historic Comprehensive Peace Agreement, have ushered in a new hope for peace and developmental cooperation between India and Nepal. As the people of Nepal move forward on way to peace and prosperity, the Government and the people of India remain committed to further increasing their efforts for the socio-economic well-being of the people of Nepal.