India celebrates 79th Independence Day in Kathmandu
Summary
India's Embassy in Kathmandu celebrated the 79th Independence Day by honoring Indian Armed Forces families and supporting Nepalese educational institutions with book grants.
Key Points
- The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu celebrated the 79th Independence Day of India.
- Ambassador Naveen Srivastava honored widows and next of kin of deceased Indian Armed Forces personnel with insurance cheques worth Rs64 million.
- A book grant was announced for 39 educational institutions and libraries across seven provinces and 21 districts in Nepal to improve access to educational resources.
- Cultural performances by students from Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre and Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kathmandu, were part of the celebrations.
