KATHMANDU: The Embassy of India in Kathmandu has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration, and Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality, Soulukhumbu, for the construction of Khumjung Khunde Waste Water Management Project on Tuesday.
The above community development project shall be built under the India-Nepal Development Cooperation with the financial assistance of the Government of India at a total estimated cost Rs 41.13 million.
The construction of this project is expected to improve the health and quality life of the people living in Khumjung village, Solukbumbu providing them with safe water and improved sanitation, which are essential for improving public health.
Since 2003, India has taken up over 523 High Impact Development Projects (HICDPs) in Nepal and has completed 467 projects in the areas of health, education, drinking water, connectivity, sanitation and creation of other public utilities across all seven provinces of Nepal at the grassroots level. Amongst these, 78 projects have been undertaken in Province-1, including two projects in Solukhumbu District.
As close neighbors, India and Nepal share wide-ranging & multi-sectoral cooperation. The implementation of this project reflects the continued support of the Government of India in bolstering the efforts of the Government of Nepal in upliftment of its people.
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