Foundation Laid for New School in Kalikot: A Symbol of Indo-Nepali Cooperation

The foundation stone for Shree Janajyoti Secondary School, assisted by India, was laid in Kalikot, Nepal. The project receives Indian financial support of approximately NPR 93 million, marking the first High Impact Community Development Project in the district. India reaffirms its commitment to bilateral growth and development.

Foundation Laid for New School in Kalikot: A Symbol of Indo-Nepali Cooperation
Officials and local residents attend the foundation stone-laying ceremony for a new school building in Kalikot, Nepal, supported by Indian assistance. (Image Source: Indian Embassy in Kathmandu). Image Credit: ANI

The foundation stone for a new educational facility, Shree Janajyoti Secondary School, was ceremoniously laid in the Kalikot District of Karnali Province, Nepal. The project garners financial backing from the Government of India, amounting to approximately Nepali Rupees 93 million, according to a release from the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu.

Identified as a High Impact Community Development Project (HICDP), this initiative marks the first of its kind in the district. The construction will be executed via Sannitriveni Rural Municipality. Local authorities, including the Chairman of Sannitriveni Rural Municipality, voiced their gratitude for India's developmental aid, confident it will significantly enhance educational opportunities in the area.

In a video address, Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava conveyed his best wishes, reaffirming India's unwavering commitment to fostering collaborative growth with Nepal. The widespread implementation of HICDPs underscores India's ongoing efforts to support Nepal's development agenda, with nearly 600 projects launched across all provinces, enhancing infrastructure in key sectors.

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