Visiting Indian leader Dr. Karan Singh, who is also president of Indian Council for Cultural Relations, New Delhi inaugurated the renovated site of Lok Kirti Mahabihar Saturday, which is one of nine sites being restored/re-constructed with Indian assistance in and around Lalitpur District.

Indian Ambassador to Nepal Jayant Prasad was also present on the occasion.

Lok Kirti Mahabihar, which is nearly 700 years old, is one of the hundreds of big and small ancient Buddhist Monasteries (Baha, Bahis and Gumbas) and Stupas built in the Kathmandu Valley. The upgraded facility, which has been built with Indian assistance of NRs. 7.3 million, would not only provide additional space for meditation but would also facilitate the convenient stay of training staff and teachers at the Mahabihar, according to a statement issued by the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu.

The project has been implemented by the Department of Urban Development and Building Construction, as part of the construction/restoration work of nine places of historical and cultural importance in Lalitpur District at an estimated cost of NRs. 32.60 million. The project includes the Restoration of Napi Chandra Mahabihar, construction and restoration of a Crematorium, Renovation of Daubhal Gate, Reconstruction of Farmers’ Society House, Restoration of Indrayani Park, Construction of Paties and Gates at Machhindra Bahal, Development of a Garden at Machhindra Bahal and Construction of Flower Pots at Nabhal. These segments of the project are almost complete and are likely to be commissioned early next year.

In addition to this project, work is ongoing in respect of four other projects at a cost of NRs. 92.2 million in Lalitpur District. India has also gifted nine ambulances and five school buses in the District. Nepalnews.com

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