The project in Soulukhumbu district has a total estimated cost NRs. 41.13 million

The Indian Embassy in Nepal has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the construction of a Waste Water Management Project in Soulukhumbu district.

The MoU for construction of the Khumjung Khunde Waste Water Management Project was signed with the Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration, Government of Nepal and Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality, Soulukhumbu said a statement of the Indian Embassy.

This community development project shall be built under the India-Nepal Development Cooperation with the financial assistance of the Government of India at a total estimated cost NRs.41.13 million.

According to the Indian Embassy, the construction of this project will improve the health and quality life of the people living in Khumjung village, Solukbumbu providing them with safe water and improved sanitation, which are essential for improving the public health.

Since 2003, India has taken up over 523 High Impact Development Projects (HICDPs) in Nepal and has completed 467 projects in the areas of health, education, drinking water, connectivity, sanitation and creation of other public utilities across all 7 provinces of Nepal at the grassroots level.

Amongst these, 78 Projects have been undertaken in Provice-1 Nepal including 2 projects in Solukhumbu District.

As close neighbors, India and Nepal share wide-ranging and multi-sectoral cooperation.

The implementation of this project reflects the continued support of the Government of India in bolstering the efforts of the Government of Nepal in upliftment of its people.