The Budhanilkantha Dharamshala (Atithi Griha) built with Government of India's grant assistance of around NRs. 5 crore was inaugurated today by the Vice President of Nepal, Rt. Hon'ble Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav at Budhanilkantha Municipality in Kathmandu Valley.<br />'' <br />''The project was taken up under the post-earthquake reconstruction grant in the cultural heritage sector in Nepal. The Dharmashala building, which was damaged during the 2015 Gorkha earthquake, has now been reconstructed. The new three-and-a-half-storied Dharmashala will serve thousands of pilgrims visiting Budhanilkantha Temple, which holds great significance as one of the most revered cultural and religious sites of Nepal.<br />'' <br />''The Vice President of Nepal, in his remarks, appreciated the support by Government of India for post-earthquake reconstruction.<br />''<b> </b><br />''The Government of India has committed to take up the conservation of 28 cultural heritage sites across seven districts of Nepal. Besides these, under a post-earthquake reconstruction grant, Government of India has supported the reconstruction of 50000 private houses in Gorkha and Nuwakot districts, the reconstruction of 71 educational institutions across 8 districts, and the reconstruction of 132 health facilities across 10 districts of Nepal.<br />''<b> </b><br />''<span style="color: #222222;">This project is a reflection of India's long-standing development partnership with Nepal and complements the effort of the Government of Nepal in post-earthquake reconstruction in Nepal.</span><br />