On this occasion the 71st Independence Day of India, India has gifted 30 ambulances and six buses were gifted to various hospitals, non-profit charitable organisations and educational institutions of different districts in Nepal.

The Indian government also gifted books to 61 libraries, educational and training institutions located in different regions of Nepal, including in remote districts.

At a special programme organised at the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu on Tuesday to mark the Independence Day, Ambassador of India to Nepal, Manjeev Singh Puri Ranjeet Rae handed over the gifts who then read out the message of the President of India.   

During the event, Ambassador Puri distributed cheques worth Rs.57 million and blankets to 15 widows, next of kins and two wards of deceased soldiers of Indian Armed Forces.  ,

 At the event, the students of Indian Culture Centre, KendriyaVidyalaya and Modern Indian School sang patriotic songs along with a musical performance by Indian Music Band Astitva and the ceremony concluded with a performance by the Nepal Army Band.