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India Funds New School & Library in Nepal's Madhesh Province

The foundation stone for a new school and library building in Nepal's Madhesh Province has been laid with Indian financial assistance. The project at Shree Benga Sah Secondary School in Bara district is being built under a High Impact Community Development Project (HICDP) with funding of NPR 33.2 million from the Government of India. The new infrastructure will include academic blocks, science and computer labs, a library, and a canteen to create a conducive learning environment. Local officials expressed appreciation for India's continued support as part of the wide-ranging development cooperation between the two neighbouring countries.

Key Points: India-Nepal School Project: Foundation Stone Laid in Madhesh

  • India funds NPR 33.2M school project
  • Foundation laid in Prasauni, Bara
  • Buildings include labs, library, canteen
  • Project under High Impact Community Development
  • Aims to provide safe learning environment
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Nepal: Foundation stone laid for construction of school, library buildings with Indian assistance in Madhesh province

India provides NPR 33.2M for a school & library in Nepal's Bara district, strengthening bilateral development cooperation as part of HICDPs.

"appreciated the developmental support being provided by the Government of India - Official Statement"

Madhesh, April 13

The foundation-stone laying ceremony for the construction of a school and library in Nepal being built by Indian assistance took place on Monday, the Consulate General of India Birgunj said in an official statement.

As per the statement, the School and Library Building of Shree Benga Sah Secondary School at Prasauni Rural Municipality-2, is being built with Government of India's financial assistance of amount NRs. 33.2 million.

The foundation stone for the construction of School and Library buildings of Shree Benga Sah Secondary School in Prasauni Rural Municipality-2, Bara in the Madhesh Province of Nepal, was jointly laid today by Devi Sahai Meena, Consul General, Consulate General of India in Birgunj, and Mr. Binod Prasad Jaisawal, Chairman of Prasauni Rural Municipality, the Consulate General of India Birgunj said in an official statement.

The new infrastructure will have two three-storeyed school Academic buildings with class rooms and allied facilities including furniture, Library, Computer Lab and Science Labs Canteen and Kitchen,. The project has been taken up as a High Impact Community Development Project (HICDP), and will be implemented through the Prasauni Rural Municipality, Bara.

Chairman, Prasauni Rural Municipality, School Management and other stakeholders appreciated the developmental support being provided by the Government of India and expressed confidence that the construction of new buildings will help in providing a safe and conducive environment for education to the children, the statement said.

As close neighbours and development partners, India and Nepal engage in wide-ranging and multisectoral cooperation in various areas.

The statement underlined that the implementation of the HICDPs reflects the continued support of the Government of India in reinforcing the efforts of the Government of Nepal in achieving growth and development.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone who has worked in development, these High Impact Community Projects are crucial. A computer lab and science facilities can completely change the trajectory for students in rural areas. Hope the implementation is smooth and transparent.
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Vikram M
Good step. Building schools is always better than just giving aid. But I hope there is a proper maintenance plan in place. We've seen projects built and then neglected after a few years. The local municipality must take ownership.
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Priya S
Madhesh province shares such close cultural and familial ties with Bihar and UP. It's heartening to see development focusing on our *paadosi* (neighbour). Education is the real foundation for a strong relationship. More power to the children there!
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Rohit P
NRs. 33.2 million is a significant amount. While the intent is noble, I sincerely hope the funds are utilised efficiently and there is no corruption in the tendering or construction process. Our assistance should not get lost in bureaucratic delays.
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Michael C
This is a positive story of international cooperation. The inclusion of a library is particularly important—fostering a reading culture is as vital as classroom teaching. Well done to all stakeholders involved.

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