KATHMANDU: Ambassador of Japan to Nepal, Saigo Masamichi had signed a grant contract for the Construction of Life Infrastructure and Technical Skills Training for Livelihood Improvement of Residents Destroyed by the Earthquake in Sindhupalchowk, Nepal, with Inui Tomoyoshi, Secretary-General, the Institute of Cultural Affairs (ICA) Japan.
The Project is funded by the Japanese Government and involves grant assistance of approximately NRs 38.5 million.
A statement issued by the Embassy said that the project aims to reduce poverty, improve quality of life and sustainable income generation for women in both the Sangachowkgadi Municipality and Sunkoshi Rural Municipality in Sindhupalchowk.
“By focusing on women, farmers and youth, Ambassador Saigo believes that 840 people will directly benefit and 3,000 indirectly benefit from this project,” the statement said.
Ambassador Saigo said he hoped that this project will contribute to the on-going cordial friendship between the people of Nepal and Japan.
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