KATHMANDU, JANUARY 26
The Embassy of India celebrated the 73rd Republic Day of India inside its premises in Kathmandu.
During the occasion, Indian Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra hosted the Indian flag and read out the message of the Indian President. The Ambassador also felicitated war widows and next of kin of deceased soldiers by disbursing their dues of NRs. 6.35 crore and blankets.
The celebration was part of 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' which is an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate 75 years of India's independence and remarkable achievements by Indians in all spheres of human endeavour, states the statement issued by the embassy.
As part of the Mahotsav, many events will be held throughout the year and up till August 2023.
In order to mark India@75 milestone in Nepal, it is planned to inaugurate 75 development projects implemented with India's assistance across the provinces and districts of Nepal this year. The Embassy will also be gifting 75 ambulances and school buses to various organizations and local authorities across Nepal, the statement further reads.
The event was live streamed on Mission's social media handle.
