India has donated ambulances and eight buses to various hospitals, non-profit charitable organisations and educational institutions in Nepal to strengthen the education and health services in the Himalayan nation. Since 1994, the Government of India has gifted 542 ambulances to various organisations across 73 districts in Nepal. “This has helped in bringing healthcare services to the doorstep of thousands of people who do not have access to healthcare services,” the Indian Embassy later said in a statement.

India has so far gifted 106 buses to various educational and welfare institutions across 25 districts in Nepal, making access to education easier for thousands of students.

n addition, books were donated to 52 libraries, and educational and training institutions located in different regions of Nepal, including the remote districts. Ambassador Rae also hosted a reception, attended by senior leaders, public personalities and representatives of various sections of the Nepalese society, as well as prominent Indian citizens.