::News4u:: » India provides Rs 82.4mn assistance for embankment works to Nepal

News4u-News Desk-Expressing its commitment to become a close partner in Nepal’s water resources development, India on Friday provided Rs 82.4 million for construction of three embankments in southern part of this country.

Indian Ambassador to Nepal Rakesh Sood on Friday handed over a cheque of Rs 82.4 million to Minister for Irrigation Bal Krishna Khand for construction of the embankments in Lal Bakaiya, Bagmati and Kamala rivers.

The assistance is being provided by government of India as per the decision of the Nepal-India Inundation and Flood Control Management Joint Team, Indian Embassy here said in a statement.

India is committed to become a close partner in Nepal’s water resources development, which will help in the economic prosperity and development of these two neighbouring countries, the statement added.

With the current assistance the total grant from India for the construction of embankments in these rivers will come around Rs 878.2 million.

Besides these, India has also expressed commitment to provide Rs 109.6 million for carrying out flood control works in Triyuga, Lakhandehi, Sunsari and Kankai rivers.