Two New School Buildings Inaugurated in Sunsari with Indian Assistance

Two newly constructed school buildings in Sunsari district, built with financial assistance from the Government of India, were inaugurated on Wednesday. According to a press release from the Embassy of India in Kathmandu, the buildings are part of the ‘Nepal-India Development Cooperation’ initiative.

The new building of Shree Bhadgaun Sinuwari Secondary School in Ramdhuni Municipality, constructed at a total cost of Rs 26.30 million, was jointly inaugurated by Rajan Mehata, Chief of District Coordination Committee, Shankar Lal Chaudhary, Mayor of Ramdhuni Municipality, and Suman Shekhar, First Secretary at the Embassy of India, Kathmandu.

Similarly, a new building for Shree Bhagawati Secondary School in Inaruwa Municipality, constructed with the Government of India’s financial assistance at a total cost of Rs 30.50 million, was also inaugurated. The ceremony was attended by Rajan Mehata, Kedar Bhandari, Mayor of Inaruwa Municipality, and Suman Shekhar.

Political representatives, government officials, social workers, representatives of the school management, teachers, parents, and students were present at both events.

The Government of India grant under the ‘Nepal-India Development Cooperation’ was utilized for the construction of the school buildings, which include additional facilities. These projects were undertaken as High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDP) under an agreement between the Governments of India and Nepal, implemented through the District Coordination Committee, Sunsari.

The Chief of the District Coordination Committee, the Mayors of Ramdhuni and Inaruwa Municipalities, and the Chairpersons of the School Management Committees expressed gratitude for the continued developmental support from the Government of India in priority sectors. The new facilities are expected to enhance the educational environment for students, contributing significantly to the region’s educational development.

Since 2003, the Government of India has undertaken over 551 HICDPs in Nepal across various sectors, completing 490 projects. Among these, 85 projects are in Koshi Province, including 12 in Sunsari. Additionally, the Government of India has gifted 1009 ambulances and 300 school buses to various institutions in Nepal, with 146 ambulances and 48 school buses provided in Koshi Province, including 24 ambulances and 11 school buses in Sunsari District.

India and Nepal share extensive and multi-sectoral cooperation. The implementation of HICDPs reflects the Government of India’s continued support in bolstering Nepal’s efforts to uplift its people and enhance infrastructure, particularly in the education sector.