India & Nepal Sign MoUs for 10 HICDPs in Nepal Under NRs. 625 Million Grant

Current Context: On April 1, 2025, India and Nepal signed 10 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) in Kathmandu, Nepal, for High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDPs).

• These projects, funded under a grant of NRs. 625 million, aim to enhance education, healthcare, and cultural infrastructure in Nepal.

Highlights:

• Projects include constructing schools, health posts, a hospital, and an e-library across various provinces in Nepal.
• The initiative reflects India's commitment to bolstering Nepal's grassroots development and bilateral cooperation.
• Since 2003, India has undertaken over 573 HICDPs in Nepal, with 495 projects successfully completed.

Question:

Q.1 India signed 10 MoUs with Nepal on April 1, 2025, for High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDPs). What is the total grant amount committed by India for these projects?
a. NRs. 500 million
b. NRs. 575 million
c. NRs. 625 million
d. NRs. 700 million

Answer: c) India committed a grant of Nepalese Rupees (NRs.) 625 million for the 10 projects under HICDPs, showcasing India’s support for Nepal’s grassroots development.