Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava handed over the complete set of a 70-metre modular bridge and specialised launching tools to Minister of Physical Infrastructure and Transport Kulman Ghishing on Thursday in Hetauda.

“The government of India is committed to delivering a total of ten such 70-meter and higher span bridges requested by the government of Nepal after the devastating rains in October 2025, which affected eastern Nepal,” said the Indian Embassy in a statement.

The ten Bailey bridges worth more than Rs730 million are being provided on grant basis by India, stated the embassy.

The modular or prefabricated bridge handed over on Thursday will be sent immediately for installation to Ramechhap, where road connectivity has been affected after the heavy rains in October 2025. In the aftermath of the floods and landslides of September 2024, the government of India supplied 10 prefabricated steel bridges worth Rs410 million, of which four have already been installed, added the embassy.

Minister Ghising expressed gratitude for India’s sustained and substantial assistance. He also noted that the quick-to-assemble nature of these bridges and the provision of launching tools are crucial for fast-tracking emergency reconstruction. He also assured that the bridge would be quickly operationalised.

During the event, Srivastava said that the supply of the modular bridges is a powerful testament to the enduring bonds of friendship that define the India-Nepal relationship and a reaffirmation of the government of India’s policy of extending all possible support for Nepal’s infrastructure development and post-disaster reconstruction efforts.