Kathmandu- The foundation stone for the construction of the new building of Shree Gokuleshwor Secondary School in Shailyashikhar Municipality-9, Darchula, Sudurpaschim Province, was jointly laid on Monday by Mr. Basist Nandan, First Secretary at the Embassy of India in Kathmandu, and Mr. Bijay Singh Dhami, Mayor of Shailyashikhar Municipality.
The school building is being constructed with financial assistance of approximately NPR 75 million from the Government of India under the High Impact Community Development Project (HICDP) scheme. The project will be implemented through Shailyashikhar Municipality and is the 11th HICDP supported by India in Darchula district.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mayor Bijay Singh Dhami and other local stakeholders expressed appreciation for India’s continued development partnership with Nepal. They said the new school infrastructure would significantly improve the learning environment for students and teachers in the municipality.
The project is expected to provide modern educational facilities, contributing to quality education and supporting the overall development of the region.
India and Nepal continue to maintain close and longstanding bilateral ties, with cooperation spanning infrastructure, education, health, and community development. The implementation of High Impact Community Development Projects reflects India’s continued commitment to supporting Nepal’s development priorities and strengthening infrastructure in key sectors.
