New Delhi, August 24
India is keen on announcing support for a mega project during the Nepali Prime Minister Sher Bhadur Deuba’s visit to New Delhi, sources say ahead of formal talks between the heads of government of the two countries.
Deuba and Modi are to hold one-on-one talks for around 30 minutes at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, and then co-chair a delegation-level meeting at the same venue.
According to sources, the two countries are expected to sign seven agreements, out of which four are expected to be related to post-quake reconstruction in Nepal. According to NRA CEO Govinda Pokhrel, India is expected to pledge Rs 250 billion support for building houses, improving health and education infrastructure and efforts to restore cultural heritage in Nepal.
Both government are in negotiations over the ‘mega’ project India wants to assist Nepal in implementing. “We are in talks with the Indian side on this,” a member of the Nepali delegation told Onlinekhabar.
The ‘mega’ projects being discussed include the Second International Airport and setting up of railway networks in areas near the border with Nepal. The Pancheswor Dam is also on the agenda.
