Kathmandu, Dec. 23: The foundation stone for the construction of a new building at Shree Ninyukharka Secondary School in Dhurkot Rural Municipality–3 of Gulmi district was laid on Tuesday under a High Impact Community Development Project.

The ceremony was jointly attended by Gitanjali Brandon, counsellor at the Embassy of India in Kathmandu and Bhupal Pokharel, chairperson of Dhurkot Rural Municipality.

The school building is being constructed with financial assistance of Rs 38 million from the Government of India. The project will include a two-storeyed building with classrooms and allied facilities, including furniture.

The project is being implemented as a High Impact Community Development Project through Dhurkot Rural Municipality.

Local representatives, members of the school management committee and other stakeholders appreciated the developmental support provided by the Government of India.

India and Nepal, as close neighbours and development partners, continue cooperation across multiple sectors. The implementation of High Impact Community Development Projects reflects India’s support for Nepal’s development efforts in coordination with the Government of Nepal.