Indian government reimburses Rs. 306 million
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The Government of India has provided Rs. 306 million as reimbursement of expenses on rebuilding schools.
Deputy Chief of Mission of the Indian Embassy Namgey Khampa handed over the checque to Chief Executive Officer of the National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) amidst a function held at the NRA today.
The Indian government is providing financial assistance of Rs. 5 billion (USD 50 million) to rebuild schools in various earthquake-affected districts. India had earlier reimbursed Rs. 500 million.
With the Indian government’s support, 70 schools in seven districts and a library in Kathmandu are being rebuilt. As per the agreement, schools will be rebuilt in Gorkha, Nuwakot, Ramechhap, Dolakha, Kavrepalanchowk, Dhading and Sindhupalchowk while the assistance also includes the reconstruction of the Central Library at the Tribhuvan University.