India-Nepal
India-Nepal unveils website on post-earthquake reconstruction of education sector projects
Kathmandu: Indian Ambassador to Nepal Vinay M Kwatra and Sushil Gyewali, CEO of Nepal's National Reconstruction Authority, have unveiled a website on Government of India-assisted post-earthquake reconstruction projects in the education sector in Nepal.
In a virtual launch ceremony today, Ambassador Vinay M. Kwatra and Sushil Gyewali, CEO of National Reconstruction Authority jointly unveiled a dedicated website on Government of India-assisted post-earthquake reconstruction projects in the education sector in Nepal.
The website, available in both English and Nepali versions, is a one stop, user friendly window for all information related to education projects under GOI-assisted post-earthquake reconstruction initiatives, read an official statement.
The website is accessible at www.goicbrinepal.com. It has been conceptualized and developed by the Central Building Research Institute (CBRI), Roorkee under India's Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR). The CBRI, Roorkee, is the Design and Project Management Consultant for the project, and a premier National Laboratory under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR).
In a virtual launch ceremony today, Ambassador Kwatra and Mr. Sushil Gyewali, CEO of NRA jointly unveiled a dedicated website on Government of India-assisted post-earthquake reconstruction projects in the education sector in Nepal. Details at: https://t.co/vKunc7RKSO pic.twitter.com/wykgG8echB
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It is a pioneer in India for research in the field of shelter planning, building materials, structures, foundations and disaster mitigation.
After their role in the education sector projects, the CBRI, Roorkee has also been appointed as the Design and Project Management Consultant for health sector projects under GoI's post-earthquake reconstruction initiative. An Agreement for their role in the health sector was recently signed between the Indian Embassy, on behalf of the Government of India, and CBRI, Roorkee.
Steady progress has been recorded under the Government of India's commitment of US$ 1 billion for post-earthquake reconstruction projects in Nepal.
In the housing sector, over 46,000 out of 50,000 houses have been completed for GoI supported beneficiaries in Nuwakot and Gorkha districts. Education, health and cultural restoration projects including 70 schools, 1 library, 147 health facilities and 28 cultural heritage sector projects are under implementation for reconstruction/retrofitting.
Government of India remains committed to continue supporting the socio-economic development of Nepal, including through post-earthquake reconstruction projects in Nepal.
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