Construction of Emergency Block at Ilam Hospital Begins with Indian Aid

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Narendra Jijhontiya

Construction of Emergency Block at Ilam Hospital Begins with Indian Aid

Kathmandu, April 24: The construction of an emergency block at Ilam Hospital, located in the eastern region of Nepal, has commenced with financial assistance from the Indian government.

On Friday, Geetanjali Brandon, a counselor at the Indian Embassy in Nepal, and Mayor Kedar Thapa jointly inaugurated the project. This information was shared in a statement released by the Indian Embassy in Nepal.

According to the embassy, the Indian government is providing approximately 94 million Nepali Rupees for the construction of this emergency block.

During the event, Mayor Thapa and other local representatives praised India’s ongoing support for development projects in Nepal. They stated that the new emergency facility will provide better and more accessible healthcare services to the residents of Ilam Municipality and surrounding areas.

This project is being implemented under the High Impact Community Development Project, which will be executed by the local municipality.

The Indian Embassy noted that there is extensive cooperation between Nepal and India across various sectors as neighboring countries. Through High Impact Community Development Projects, India continues to support Nepal’s development efforts, particularly in essential areas such as health, education, and community services.

It was reported that following the formation of a new government led by Balendra Shah on March 27, the foundation stone for two health infrastructure projects, a school building, and a waste management center has already been laid with Indian assistance. Additionally, memorandums of understanding have been signed for seven local infrastructure projects under the High Impact Community Development Project.

The High Impact Community Development Project program has emerged as a vital pillar of India-Nepal development partnership, promoting grassroots development initiatives. This initiative began in 2003 and was previously known as Small Development Projects.

Under a new agreement signed in January 2024, the financial assistance limit from India has been increased from 5 million Nepali Rupees to 20 million Nepali Rupees per project, further strengthening this program.

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