Indian Embassy in Nepal marks 75th Republic Day of India
Kathmandu: The Embassy of India here has marked the 75th Republic Day of India today.
At a programme organised at Kathmandu-based Indian Embassy, Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava inaugurated the programme by hoisting the national flag of India.
On the occasion, he extended best wishes to the members of the Indian diaspora in Nepal. A video clip of the address to the nation by Indian President Droupadi Murmu was also screened.
In the video message, the Indian President talked about the achievements gained by India in different sectors since the last Independence Day, including the G20 Summit chaired by India, and the Chandrayaan-3 mission.
Similarly, the Indian envoy distributed Rs 50.7 million and blankets to wives of deceased army and their close relatives, and honoured them.
Reiterating his commitment to support Ex-Indian Gurkha soldiers, he unveiled a magazine Ex-2024 which comprises the welfare efforts undertaken by the Indian government for the Ex-Indian Gurkha soldiers residing in Nepal.
The Indian Embassy also on the occasion gifted books worth Rs 1.9 million to 30 different organisations.
