Nepal and India Sign Agreement for 10 New Development Projects

Nepal and India have entered into an agreement to launch 10 new community development projects aimed at enhancing education, healthcare, and cultural preservation. These initiatives, funded through Indian financial assistance, are estimated to cost over 620 million Nepali rupees.

The agreement was signed between the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal’s Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration, and relevant implementing agencies. The projects will be executed through local bodies such as rural municipalities, municipalities, and metropolitan cities across Nepal.

These initiatives are expected to significantly improve access to quality education, healthcare services, and cultural preservation efforts for Nepali communities. According to the Indian Embassy, such projects are designed to directly benefit local populations.

Since 2003, India has supported over 570 similar small-scale yet impactful projects in Nepal, with the majority already completed. These efforts have contributed to development in areas such as roads, bridges, drinking water, irrigation, electrification, and social welfare. The latest agreement is seen as a step to further deepen this collaborative partnership.