गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ IDA support of 8 billion rupees for Nepal Nepal IDA support of 8 billion rupees for Nepal KathmanduPati March 20, 2021 KATHMANDU – The World Bank has decided to provide Rs. 8 billion 625 million to Nepal to help its efforts to vaccinate more than 70 per cent of citizens against COVID-19. The funds are being provided through the International Development Association. The WB Executive Board decided to provide the funds to help Nepal consolidate its health and immunization system, and in protected, effective and equitable distribution of the vaccine, according to a statement issued by the WB headquarters in Washington DC, USA. The funds will be used to procure the vaccine, distribute and carry out necessary laboratory works, and for protection of Nepal’s economy and Nepalis’ health. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Memo handed to PM Oli demanding prompt grant amount to… Six police personnel rescuing pilot from danger awarded Drivers dead as two trucks collide head on NCB and Department of Passports sign MoU on crime control Road accidents in Karnali: 112 killed in a year Airplane accident has caused irreparable loss to nation: Chairman Dahal Top Headlines Nepal, India sign long-term agreement on electricity export, materializing MoU reached during PM’s visit1 NC, Maoist Centre discuss about NA election2 1.3 kilos of gold confiscated from TIA3 Dhakal recommended as SC chief registrar4 Govt. forms former-judge Poudel led probe commission to investigate Balkumari incident5 President expresses concern over ’emptying’ villages for lack of employment opportunities6 PM Dahal stresses on developing innovative agricultural system7 Manpower agency owner arrested for cheating more than Rs 1.9 million8 TRENDING Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? A phone call that paved the way for RAW Chief’s visit to Nepal What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? National Poet Madhav Prasad Ghimire no more Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society Why Are Boys Unexpressive?