Ambassador of India to Nepal H.E. Mr. Rakesh Sood handed over a cheque of NRs. 248.79 million to H.E. Mr. Bal Krishna Khand, Minister of Irrigation, Government of Nepal as India's contribution towards construction of embankments along Lalbakeya, Bagmati, Kamla and Bhakuwa rivers in Nepal. The work is being undertaken in accordance with the decisions made by the India-Nepal Joint Committee on Inundation and Flood Management.
India has been providing assistance to Nepal for strengthening and extension of embankments along Lalbakeya, Bagmati and Kamla rivers for flood protection in Nepal and India. With the present assistance, the total grant assistance already disbursed for embankment construction along these rivers, stands at NRs. 1,477.99 million, of which NRs. 531.5 million was released in 2009 and NRs. 599.78 million has been released till date in 2010.
India is also providing grant assistance for river training works along Gagan, Trijuga, Lakhandei, Sunsari and Kankai rivers in Nepal amounting to NRs. 195.21 million.
India remains committed to working closely with Nepal for further development of mutually beneficial cooperation in the filed of Water Resources, including flood management, so that it contributes to development and prosperity of the two close and friendly neighbouring countries.
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