Inauguration of Shree Napichandra Mahavihar in Lalitpur

Kathmandu: Ambassador of India to Nepal Naveen Srivastava and Mayor of Lalitpur Metropolitan City Chiri Babu Maharjan have jointly inaugurated the new building of Shree Napichandra Mahavihar, Lalitpur.

The building of Shree Napichandra Mahavihar was built at an approximate cost of NPR 3.5 cr under the Government of India (GoI)’s post-earthquake reconstruction Grant in the cultural heritage sector in Nepal. Buddhiraj Bajracharya, President of Lalitpur Development Society, representatives of the local community, representatives of INTACH the PMC for the project, officials from the Government of Nepal and the Embassy of India, Kathmandu were also present at the event.

The project was taken up under the post-earthquake reconstruction grant in the cultural heritage sector in Nepal. The Shree Napichandra Mahavihar, which got damaged during the 2015 Gorkha earthquake, has now been reconstructed with the Government of India’s Grant assistance of around NPR 3.5 crore.

The project of Shree Napichandra Mahavihar has been implemented by the Central Level Project Implementation Unit (CLPIU – Building & Housing) DUDBC, Government of Nepal. 3. In his remarks the Ambassador highlighted the various aspects of the robust ongoing development cooperation between India and Nepal and mentioned that it is a significant aspect of India-Nepal bilateral partnership.

Mayor Maharjan thanked the Government of India for its support to Lalitpur as well as Nepal in general in terms of asset creation. India and Nepal have historic cultural similarities and heritage to preserve for our future generations.

Therefore, it is our common endeavor to restore these heritage sites. India has been working with Nepal for the restoration of cultural heritage projects in the past too. It’s a reflection of our common culture which is the strength of our friendly relationship.

In line with this approach, the Government of India has committed to take up the conservation of 28 cultural heritage sites across seven districts of Nepal.

Besides these, under a post-earthquake reconstruction grant, the Government of India has also supported the reconstruction of 50,000 private houses in Gorkha and Nuwakot districts, the reconstruction of 71 educational institutions across 8 districts, and reconstruction of 132 health facilities across 10 districts of Nepal.

This project is a reflection of India’s development partnership with Nepal and complements the efforts of the Government of Nepal in post-earthquake reconstruction projects in Nepal.