♦ India signed 12 Memorandam of Understanding (MoUs) for High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDPs) in Nepal on  28 September 2024.

♦ These projects, supported by a grant from the Government of India, span across sectors such as education, health, agriculture, drinking water, and culture.

♦ The total estimated cost for these initiatives is NRs. 474 million (Rs.29.6 crores).

♦ The 12 projects include the construction of school buildings in Okhaldhunga, Dailekh, Saptari, Morang, Chitwan, and Sunsari. Additionally, they involve the construction of the Arun Multipurpose Foundation Building in Bhojpur, a water supply project in Solukhumbu, a building for the Agriculture Promotion Centre in Bajura, a health post-birthing centre in Dhading, and an operation theatre building for the Rapti Eye Hospital in Dang. 

♦ Since 2003, India has undertaken over 563 High Impact Development Projects in Nepal, with 490 already completed.