The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with the Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration of the Government of Nepal on Thursday signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to implement seven High-Impact Community Development Projects (HICDPs) across Nepal.

The projects covering education, health and agriculture will be funded by the government of India at a total cost of Rs 473 million. 

Since 2003, the government of India has undertaken 598 HICDPs in Nepal, including the seven projects for which MoUs were signed today, reads a statement issued by the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu. 

Out of these, 506 projects have been completed in the areas of health, education, agriculture, drinking water, connectivity, sanitation and creation of public utilities. 

These projects are spread across all seven provinces of Nepal. 

The remaining projects are at various stages of implementation, according to the statement. 

As close neighbours, India and Nepal are engaged in wide-ranging and multi-sectoral cooperation. 

The implementation of HICDPs reflects the continued support of the Government of India in strengthening the efforts of the Government of Nepal in promoting growth and development, apart from augmenting infrastructure in priority sectors.