Kathmandu, 22 September 2020 | Indian Ambassador Vinay M. Kwatra and CEO of National Reconstruction Authority, Mr. Sushil Gyewali, jointly launch CBRI project website on Post-Earthquake reconstruction initiatives in the education sector In a virtual launch ceremony today, Ambassador Vinay M. Kwatra and Mr. Sushil Gyewali, CEO of National Reconstruction Authority jointly unveiled a dedicated website on Government of India-assisted post-earthquake reconstruction projects in the education sector in Nepal.

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 is accessible at www.goicbrinepal.com It has been conceptualized and developed by the Central Building Research Institute (CBRI), Roorkee under India’s Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR). The CBRI, Roorkee, is the Design and Project Management Consultant for the project, and a premier National Laboratory under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR). It is a pioneer in India for research in the field of shelter planning, building materials, structures, foundations, and disaster mitigation.

In a virtual launch ceremony today, Amb. Kwatra and Mr. Sushil Gyewali, CEO NRA jointly unveiled a dedicated website on GOI assisted post-earthquake reconstruction projects in the education sector in Nepal. # Partners in development.@DrSJaishankar@MEAIndia@NRANepal@CSIR_CBRI pic.twitter.com/eOM1LuDh7U

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After their role in the education sector projects, the CBRI, Roorkee has also been appointed as the Design and Project Management Consultant for health sector projects under GoI’s post-earthquake reconstruction initiative. An Agreement for their role in the health sector was recently signed between the Indian Embassy, on behalf of the Government of India, and CBRI, Roorkee.

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, 1 library, 147 health facilities, and 28 cultural heritage sector projects are under implementation for reconstruction/retrofitting.

The government of India remains committed to continuing to support the socio-economic development of Nepal, including through post-earthquake reconstruction projects in Nepal.