Kathmandu, Aug. 15:  The 79th Independence Day of India has been celebrated at the Embassy of India in Kathmandu, with the participation of Indian community and friends of India in Nepal.

 The event commenced with the hoisting of the national flag by the Ambassador of India to Nepal. This was followed by the broadcast of the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu’s address to the nation on the eve of the 79th Independence Day. In her remarks, the President Murmu reflected on the remarkable progress made by India over the past 78 years.

On the occasion, the Ambassador honoured the widows and next of kin of the deceased personnel of the Indian Armed Forces, and handed over AGIF (Army Group Insurance Funds) cheques with a total value of NPR 6.4 Crores. The Embassy also announced a book grant for 39 educational institutions and libraries spread across 7 provinces and 21 districts of Nepal.

The initiative is aimed at enhancing access to educational resources for students in remote areas. The celebrations of the 79th Independence Day of India in Kathmandu witnessed enthusiastic participation from members of the Indian community in Nepal, friends of India, as well as Embassy officials and their families.

The occasion also featured vibrant cultural performances on patriotic songs presented by students from the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Center of the Embassy and Kendriya Vidyalaya.