Kathmandu- The foundation stone for the construction of the Ngagyur Nyingma Palyul Dhongag Chholing Monastery in Likhu Pike Rural Municipality of Solukhumbu district, Koshi Province, was jointly laid on Tuesday by Mina Karki Basnet, Chairperson of Likhu Pike Rural Municipality, and Ajay Kumar Singh, Second Secretary at the Embassy of India in Kathmandu.

The monastery building is being constructed with financial assistance of approximately Rs 33 million from the Government of India. The project is being implemented as a High Impact Community Development Project (HICDP) through Likhu Pike Rural Municipality and is the sixth HICDP supported by India in Solukhumbu district.

Speaking at the ceremony, the Chairperson of Likhu Pike Rural Municipality and other local stakeholders appreciated the Government of India's continued developmental support. They expressed confidence that the new monastery infrastructure would help preserve the area's rich cultural and religious heritage while benefiting the local community.

As close neighbours, India and Nepal continue to cooperate across a wide range of sectors. The implementation of High Impact Community Development Projects reflects the Government of India's ongoing support for Nepal's development efforts, particularly in strengthening infrastructure and promoting sustainable growth in priority sectors.