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India-Nepal MoUs: 8 High Impact Community Development Projects

17 August 20261 min read
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRSIndia-Nepal MoUs: 8High Impact CommunityDevelopment Projects17 August 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

India agreed to support a batch of small-scale development works in its neighbour, formalised through memoranda of understanding in August 2026.

Key facts

  • Scheme: High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDPs), 8 in this round.
  • Cost: about NPR 803 million.
  • Funding: grant assistance from India.
  • Spread: 7 districts in 4 provinces of Nepal.

Focus areas

  • Education
  • Health
  • Agriculture
  • Digital transformation

Exam angle

  • Abbreviation: HICDP.
  • Numbers to recall: 8 projects, 7 districts, 4 provinces, NPR 803 million.
  • Type of aid: grant.

Test yourself

1. How many High Impact Community Development Projects were covered by the India-Nepal MoUs?

MoUs were signed for 8 HICDPs.

2. What is the estimated total cost of the India-supported HICDPs signed with Nepal?

The estimated cost is NPR 803 million.

3. The India-Nepal HICDPs will be implemented in how many Nepali districts?

They span 7 districts in 4 provinces.