The 79th Independence Day of India was celebrated at the Embassy of India in Kathmandu on Friday  with the participation of the Indian community and friends of India in Nepal.

The event commenced with the hoisting of the national flag by Ambassador of India to Nepal Naveen Srivastava, reads a statement issued by the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu.

This was followed by the broadcast of the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu’s address to the nation on the eve of the 79th Independence Day. 

In her remarks, the President reflected on the remarkable progress made by India over the past 78 years.

On the occasion, the Ambassador honoured the widows and next of kin of the deceased personnel of the Indian Armed Forces, and handed over AGIF (Army Group Insurance Funds) cheques with a total value of NPR 64 million, according to the statement.

The Embassy also announced a book grant for 39 educational institutions and libraries spread across seven  provinces and 21 districts of Nepal. This initiative is aimed at enhancing access to educational resources for students in remote areas.

The celebrations of the 79th Independence Day of India in Kathmandu witnessed enthusiastic participation from members of the Indian community in Nepal, friends of India, as well as Embassy officials and their families. 

The occasion also featured vibrant cultural performances on patriotic songs presented by students from the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Center of the Embassy and Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kathmandu, the statement further reads.