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Reconstruction work of dharmashala at Budhanilkantha begins in Kathmandu with Indian aid

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Reconstruction work of dharmashala at Budhanilkantha begins in Kathmandu with Indian aid

Reconstruction work of dharmashala at Budhanilkantha begins in Kathmandu with Indian aid

The reconstruction work of a dharmashala at Budhanilkantha began with Indian assistance in Kathmandu on Thursday, according to the Embassy of India in Nepal.

Deputy Chief of the Embassy of India to Nepal Namgya C Khampa and Sushil Gyawali, Chief Executive Officer of National Reconstruction Authority of Government of Nepal jointly laid the foundation stone for the reconstruction of dharmashala at Budhanilkantha Temple, Kathmandu.

Reconstruction of the dharmashala at Budhanilkantha is third of the 28 cultural heritage conservation and restoration projects being undertaken with a reconstruction of Nepali Rs 5800 million committed by the Indian government for the cultural heritage sector.

All the 28 sites were identified by the Nepal government and both India and Nepal signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in this regard in August 2017, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated.

The Central Level Project Implementation Unit (Building) of the National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) is the implementing agency.

The dharmashala at Budhanilkantha is expected to facilitate the visit of pilgrims and tourists visiting this sacred temple.

The event was attended by Swami Nigamananda, Mathadhish of Temple, Laxman Khadka, Chairman, Budhanilkantha Management Committee and others.

India has been working with Nepal for the restoration of cultural heritage projects in past too.

We have long cultural similarities, cultural heritage to preserve for the future generation.


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