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Groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a Healthcare Centre in Viengxay Village, Attapeu Province, Lao PDR
Posted on: December 01, 2022 | Back | PrintEmbassy of India
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Groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a Healthcare Centre in Viengxay Village, Attapeu Province, Lao PDR
On 30 November 2022, Governor of Attapeu province Mr. Leth Xayyaphone and Ambassador of India Mr. Dinkar Asthana attended a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a Healthcare Centre in Viengxay Village, Phouvong District, Attapeu Province, Lao PDR. Representatives of Attapeu provincial authorities were also present. The project was undertaken under grant assistance of US$ 50,000 from the Government of India under the Quick Impact Project (QIP) Scheme of Mekong-Ganga Cooperation (MGC).
2. Speaking at the occasion, the Ambassador noted that with this Healthcare Centre, the people in the remote Viengxay village and neighbouring areas will get better medical facilities. In particular, the Centre will provide better healthcare facilities for pregnant women as it will also have a child delivery room. He hoped that the project would be completed quickly.
3. India has taken up 11 Quick Impact Projects in Laos in the areas of health, education, drinking water facility, agriculture, etc. in remote far-flung areas across many provinces of Laos. Out of these, five projects have been completed and remaining six projects are at an advanced stage of implementation. The projects reach out to and benefit the grassroots.
4. Mr. Leth XAYYAPHONE, Governor of the Attapeu province in his remarks appreciated the grant assistance from India for the implementation of the project in the health sector which is an important sector for socioeconomic development of the Lao PDR.
5. India and Lao PDR are partners on the basis of equality, respect for national sovereignty, and mutual benefit in their pursuit of development of their peoples. Prime Minister H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi confirmed India’s commitment to continue its development partnership with Lao PDR in a telephonic conversation with the then Prime Minister Dr. Thongloun Sisoulith in June 2020.
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