kathamandu , three Contract Agreements for reconstruction and restoration of Government of India
funded Cultural Heritage projects were signed by National Reconstruction Authority and Contractors.
the three Gumbas are Chiri Ghyang Gumba, Tarkey Ghyang Gumba and Melamchi Ghyang Gumba of
Sindhupalchowk district.
The signing event was witnessed by Former State Minister of Finance Dr. Larkel
Lama, Member of Provincial Assembly Mr. Nima Lama, Second Secretary of Development Partnership &
Reconstruction Wing of Indian Embassy, Project Director of Cultural Projects of NRA, Chairpersons of
respective Gumbas, GoI Project Consultant INTACH and stake holders.
The three projects are part of 28 cultural heritage projects being taken up by the Government of
India for post-earthquake conservation and restoration under a Memorandum of Understanding signed
with the Government of Nepal.
The projects are being implemented under US $ 50 million grant
assistance committed by the Government of India for post-earthquake reconstruction of the Cultural
Heritage sites across 8 districts of Nepal.
The three Gumbas will also function as learning centers for Sherpas and Tamang community
mostly Hyolmo people inhabited in Sindhupalchowk district and also promote the tourism in the
Sindhupalchowk area.
