2026/1/11
Under a partnership between MOFA Japan and Good Neighbors International Nepal, and in coordination with Dipayal Silgadhi Municipality, EDC- Nepal, through the
Project for Advancing the Nutritional Status of school children, constructed child-friendly toilets, handwashing stations, Kitchen and safe drinking water infrastructure, and established kitchen gardens in the following schools of Dipayal Silgadhi Municipality: Dilpeshwor Secondary School, Dipayal; Durga Secondary School, Pakari; Sunadevi Secondary School, Ladagada; and Arunoday Basic School, Uditola. These facilities were formally handed over to the schools on 11th Jan, 2026.
Following a joint monitoring visit by the Japanese representative Miyoki, Program Manager Lok Bahadur Tharu, Rajendra Luhar, the Mayor of Dipayal Silgadhi Municipality Baji Singh Khadka, ward chairpersons, and the EDC's president, Secretary, Executive Director, committee members, and program staff of EDC- Nepal, the infrastructure was formally handed over in a ceremony to Mr. Dirgha Bahadur Kathayat, Principal of Dilpeshwor Secondary School.
During the handover program, students of the school presented cultural performances. Appreciation certificates were also presented to EDC from Dipayal Silgadhi Municipality and the school. Additionally, letters of recognition were handed over on behalf of the school and EDC to Good Neighbors International Japan and Good Neighbors International Nepal.