Muktikot, Bajura to get New Agriculture Promotion Centre; foundation stone laid
The foundation stone for the construction of an Agriculture Promotion Centre for Food Grains Collection and Distribution was laid on Wednesday at Muktikot in Swamikartik Khapar Rural Municipality, Bajura District, Nepal.
According to a statement from the Embassy of India in Kathmandu, the foundation was jointly laid by Bharat Bahadur Rokaya, Chairman of Swamikartik Khapar Rural Municipality, and Avinash Kumar Singh, Counsellor at the Embassy of India, marking another milestone in the enduring India-Nepal development partnership.
The Centre is being developed with financial assistance from the Government of India under the Nepal-India Development Cooperation programme, at a total project cost of NPR 31.41 million. It will include facilities for the collection, storage, and distribution of food grains, including a distribution desk, record room, and related infrastructure.
The project is classified as a High Impact Community Development Project (HICDP) and is being executed through the local rural municipality. Local leaders and community stakeholders welcomed the initiative, acknowledging the vital role it will play in addressing food security challenges in the mountainous region, where logistical and infrastructural constraints remain significant.
The infrastructure will allow for extended storage of food grains, reducing wastage and improving year-round availability for remote communities.
Strengthening Bilateral Ties
Since 2003, India has implemented over 573 HICDPs across Nepal, with 495 completed to date. Of these, 43 projects are located in Sudurpashchim Province, including two in Bajura.
The ongoing implementation of HICDPs reflects India’s strong and continued commitment to supporting Nepal’s development priorities, especially in enhancing infrastructure and public welfare in underserved areas.
