International Training Programme on Urban Governance for Delegates from Nepal Commences at NIRDPR

A ten-day training programme on Urban Governance for delegates from Nepal commenced on 14th July 2025 at the National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR), Hyderabad, and will conclude on 23rd July 2025. Sponsored by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, this programme underscores the continuous bond of fraternity between India and Nepal. The participants include Mayors, Chairmen, and Chief Administrative Officers of municipalities from the districts of Darchula, Baitadi, and Dadeldhura in Sudurpaschim Province, Nepal.

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Welcome Address

Dr. G. Narendra Kumar, Director General of NIRDPR, welcomed the delegation and highlighted India’s historic ties with Nepal. He recalled the 1950 Treaty of Peace and Friendship as the foundation of bilateral cooperation and noted ongoing collaboration through forums such as BBIN and SAARC. Dr. Kumar also underlined NIRDPR’s pivotal role in facilitating capacity building across South Asia and stressed the importance of collaborative learning to address urban and rural development challenges effectively.

Inaugural Address