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Nepal Accepts Grants from China and Switzerland for Highway and Revenue Projects

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The Nepali government has decided to accept two separate grant assistance packages, one from China and another from Switzerland. A Cabinet meeting approved accepting a grant of 6.116 million Swiss francs from Switzerland for the Municipal Revenue Enhancement Project and a grant of 79.36 million RMB from China for the repair and improvement of the Araniko Highway.

  • The decision was made during a Cabinet meeting held at Singha Durbar.
  • Government spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel announced the Cabinet's approval of the grant proposals.
  • The grant from Switzerland is specifically designated for the Municipal Revenue Enhancement Project.
  • The grant from China will be used for the repair and improvement of the Araniko Highway.

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