The Indian embassy in Kathmandu has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration, Government of Nepal and Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality, Soulukhumbu for the construction of the Khumjung Khunde wastewater management project. The community development project will be built under India-Nepal Development Cooperation with the financial assistance of the Government of India at a total estimated cost of Nepali Rs 41.13 million. The project stands to improve the health and quality of life of the people living in the Khumjung village by providing them with safe water and improved sanitation. Since 2003, India has taken up over 523 High Impact Development Projects (HICDPs) in Nepal and has completed 467 projects in the areas of health, education, drinking water, connectivity, sanitation and creation of other public utilities across all seven provinces of Nepal at the grassroots level. Contact: Embassy of India Website: www.indembkathmandu.gov.in