Embassy of India celebrates 75th Republic Day of India

Kathmandu: The Embassy of India in Kathmandu has celebrated the 75th Republic Day of India.

The celebrations began with the unfurling of India’s national flag by the Ambassador of India to Nepal Naveen Srivastava. The ambassador also conveyed his greetings on the occasion to the members of the Indian Diaspora in Nepal. This was followed by a video of the address to the nation from the President of India Droupadi Murmu.

President in her message highlighted India’s achievements in various fields since the last Independence Day, particularly the successful G20 Summit under India’s Presidency and the Chandrayaan-3 Mission. During the celebrations, the Ambassador felicitated widows and next of kin of deceased soldiers by disbursing their dues of Rs. 5.07 crore and blankets.

Reiterating its commitment to helping the retired soldiers, the Embassy unveiled the Bhu Puu-2024 magazine covering the welfare initiatives of the Government of India for ex-servicemen domiciled in Nepal. The ambassador also presented books to various institutions. The Embassy is gifting books worth Rs. 19 Lakh to 30 institutions on the occasion of the 75th Republic Day of India.

The celebrations witnessed cultural performances by students of Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre of the Embassy and Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kathmandu. The event was live-streamed on Mission’s social media platforms.