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India Gazette
3 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
India to build agricultural promotion center in Bajura district of Nepal
Kathmandu [Nepal], May 29 (ANI): The Foundation stone for the construction of the Agriculture Promotion Centre for Food Grains Collection and Distribution Centre was laid on Wednesday at Muktikot of Bajura. As per a release from the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu, the foundation stone was laid jointly by Bharat Bhadur Rokaya, Swamikartik Khapar Rural Municipality, Bajura and Avinash Kumar Singh, Counsellor, Embassy of India, Kathmandu. 'Building of the Agriculture Promotion Centre is being built with the Government of India's financial assistance at a project cost of NRs. 31.41 million under 'Nepal-India Development Cooperation',' the Indian Embassy stated. The Government of India's grant under 'Nepal-India Development Cooperation' is being utilised for the construction of a building for storage and distribution of grains, comprising a distribution desk, record room, and other allied facilities. 'The project is being taken up as a High Impact Community Development Project (HICDP) and is being implemented through Swamikartik Khapar Rural Municipality, Bajura,' the release stated further. Chairman, Swamikartik Khapar Rural Municipality, Bajura; Political representatives and other stakeholders appreciated the developmental support being provided by the Government of India to the people of Nepal. They expressed confidence that the infrastructure being created would help ensure proper collection and storage of agricultural products in the mountainous region, where transportation and communication infrastructure are limited. Further, the new infrastructure would enable storage of food items for an extended period of time, thereby contributing to the food security of the region. Since 2003, the Government of India has taken up over 573 HICDPs in Nepal in various sectors and has completed 495 projects. Amongst these, 43 projects are in Sudurpashchim Province, including 2 projects in Bajura. In addition to these, the Government of India has gifted 1009 ambulances and 300 school buses to various hospitals, health posts and educational institutions in Nepal. Amongst these, 70 ambulances and 27 school buses have been gifted in Sudurpashchim Province. Out of these, three ambulances and one school bus were gifted in Bajura. 'As close neighbours, India and Nepal are engaged in wide-ranging and multi-sectoral cooperation. The implementation of HICDPs reflects the continued support of the Government of India in bolstering the efforts of the Government of Nepal in growth and development of its people by augmenting infrastructure in priority sectors,' the release stated. Political representatives, government officials, social workers and community members were also present on the occasion. (ANI)
Hans India
3 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
Covid-19 cases resurface in Patna with 6 new infections confirmed in last 24 hours
Patna: With fresh concerns over Covid-19 resurgence, six new Coronavirus infections have been confirmed in Bihar's capital Patna, including among healthcare workers at AIIMS-Patna. The latest spike has prompted hospitals across the state to go on high alert, with precautionary measures being swiftly reinstated. Among the newly-infected are a female doctor, a female nurse, and another employee of AIIMS-Patna, all currently undergoing treatment under the supervision of senior doctors. Two additional patients at Nalanda Medical College Hospital (NMCH) have tested positive, while another case involves a 42-year-old man from the RPS Mod area, whose test was conducted at a private lab in Raja Bazar. According to Civil Surgeon Dr. Avinash Kumar Singh, the city now has a total of nine active Covid-19 cases. Of these, three have been hospitalised, while the remaining six are in home isolation. In response to the spike, hospitals have started to gear up for a possible rise in cases. At IGIMS, Superintendent Dr. Manish Mandal confirmed that 12 oxygen-supported beds and 3 ICU beds have been reserved exclusively for Covid-19 patients. A Quick Response Team of doctors has also been deployed for immediate attention and care. Similarly, NMCH is preparing to launch a new 100-bed prefabricated Covid-19 ward, as informed by Superintendent Dr. Prof. Rashmi Prasad, to ensure timely treatment if infections continue to rise. Speaking on the matter, Health Minister Mangal Pandey reassured the public, stating that the new sub-variants of Covid-19 reported in India are not fatal, as per WHO guidelines. 'There is no need to panic. Testing and treatment systems are fully functional in state hospitals, and the Health Department is prepared to handle any emergency,' he told reporters. The Health Department has issued an advisory urging people to immediately get tested if they experience symptoms such as cold, cough, fever, or body aches, and to wear masks, especially in crowded public areas. Districts outside Patna have also been put on alert, with medical institutions instructed to increase vigilance and ensure readiness. As Bihar enters a potentially critical phase in the ongoing Covid-19 fight, authorities are urging civic responsibility and adherence to health guidelines to curb any further spread.
Times of Oman
09-02-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Health post building constructed in Nepal with India's aid
Kathmandu: A newly constructed health post building in Naugad Rural Municipality, Darchula, built under the High Impact Community Development Project (HICDP) with financial assistance from the Government of India, has been inaugurated. The Earcoat Health Post built with Government of India's financial assistance at project cost of Nepali Rupees (NRs) 25.36 million under 'Nepal-India Development Cooperation' was inaugurated jointly on Saturday, the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu announced. It was inaugurated by Daljeet Singh Dhami, Chairman, Naugad Rural Municipality, Darchula and Avinash Kumar Singh, Counsellor, Embassy of India, Kathmandu. "The Government of India's grant under 'Nepal-India Development Cooperation' was utilized for the construction of the health post building and other allied facilities. The project was taken up as a High Impact Community Development Project (HICDP) and was implemented through Naugad Rural Municipality, Darchula," the release states. Chairman, Naugad Rural Municipality, Darchula and other stakeholders appreciated the continued developmental support of the India in upliftment of the people of Nepal. "The infrastructure created would be useful in providing health care facilities to locals residing in remote areas. By helping improve the delivery of healthcare services, the Health Post Building will also contribute to the overall development of the health sector in the far-western region of Nepal. This project is expected to benefit over 15,000 people," the release added. As close neighbours, India and Nepal are engaged in wide-ranging and multi-sectoral cooperation. The implementation of HICDPs reflects the continued support of India in bolstering the efforts of Nepal in upliftment of its people by augmenting infrastructure in priority sectors. HICDPs, earlier known as Small Development Projects, were launched on 7th November 2003 through bilateral agreement between Government of Nepal and Government of India regarding India's Grant Assistance for Implementation of Small Development Projects through Nepali entities working at local level. There projects are an innovative and important segment of the Development Partnership with Nepal and are being implemented in the priority sectors of the Government of Nepal for creating infrastructure to enhance the quality of life at the grassroots level for the people of Nepal.
