Kathmandu, Sept 22

A dedicated website on Government of India-assisted post-earthquake reconstruction projects in the education sector in Nepal was launched today.

The website, available in both English and Nepali versions, is a one stop, user friendly window for all information related to education projects under GOI-assisted post-earthquake reconstruction initiatives. The website www.goicbrinepal.com was jointly launched by Chief Executive Officer of National Reconstruction Authority Sushil Gyewali and Indian Ambassador to Nepal Vinay M. Kwatra at a function held virtually in the capital, according to a press statement issued by the Embassy of India in Kathmandu.

According to the statement, steady progress has been recorded under the Government of India’s commitment of US$ 1 billion for post-earthquake reconstruction projects in Nepal. In the housing sector, over 46,000 out of 50,000 houses have been completed for GoI supported beneficiaries in Nuwakot and Gorkha districts.

Education, health and cultural restoration projects including 70 schools, one library, 147 health facilities and 28 cultural heritage sector projects are under implementation for reconstruction and retrofitting.