World Bank Approves Nearly NPR 12 Billion Loan for Greater Lumbini Project

Butwal. The World Bank has decided to provide a loan equivalent to approximately NPR 12 billion for the implementation of the 'Greater Lumbini' project, which is proposed to center around the birthplace of the Buddha and encompass Kapilvastu, Rupandehi, and West Nawalparasi.The Government of Nepal had advanced the project with the goal of developing a broader Lumbini area, focusing on Lumbini and including Devdaha in Rupandehi, Tilaurakot in Kapilvastu, and Ramgram in West Nawalparasi.Gyanin Rai, Senior Director of the Lumbini Development Trust, informed Ratopati that the World Bank's board meeting decided to provide a loan of 85 million US dollars,...