India Supports Nepal with Steel Bridges and Aid
India has shown its support to Nepal by sending the first batch of parts for 10 prefabricated steel bridges. These bridges are meant to help fix roads that were damaged by recent floods and landslides. The handover was done by Devi Sahai Meena, the Consul General of India in Birgunj, to Dinesh Sagar Bhusal, the Chief District Officer of Parsa.
The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu stated that these bridges, which cost over NPR 38 crores, are a gift from India to help Nepal rebuild. More parts for the bridges will be sent soon. The Embassy also shared on social media that India is committed to helping Nepal as needed.
In addition to the bridges, India has sent over 25 tonnes of aid to Nepal in the last two days. This includes hygiene supplies, medicines, life jackets, sleeping mats, food, inflatable boats, motors, tarpaulins, sleeping bags, blankets, chlorine tablets, and bottled water. This aid is to help families affected by the floods and landslides.
The Government of India is dedicated to providing all necessary help to the Government and people of Nepal for their relief and rebuilding efforts.
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Prefabricated Steel Bridges -: These are bridges made from steel parts that are built in a factory and then transported to the site where they are assembled. This makes it quicker and easier to build bridges, especially in areas affected by disasters.
NPR 38 crores -: NPR stands for Nepalese Rupees, which is the currency used in Nepal. 38 crores is a way to say 380 million, so the bridges cost 380 million Nepalese Rupees.
Aid -: Aid refers to help or support given to people in need. In this case, India is providing things like hygiene supplies, medicines, and food to help people in Nepal who were affected by floods and landslides.
Floods and Landslides -: Floods happen when there is too much water, usually from heavy rain, and it covers land that is normally dry. Landslides occur when rocks and soil slide down a hill or mountain, often caused by rain making the ground unstable.
