Ambassador Kikuta: Speech at the Handover Ceremony of the reconstructed Patan Secondary School, Lalitpur (April 19, 2021)
2021/4/19
April 19, 2021, the Handover Ceremony of the reconstructed Patan Secondary School took place in Patandhoka, Lalitpur District. The school was severely damaged by the 2015 Gorkha earthquake but completely reconstructed under the Emergency School Reconstruction Project (ESRP). The Government of Japan, which has been supporting ESRP, is pleased with the completion of the reconstructed school, one of many schools reconstructed under the project.
Ambassador KIKUTA sent his congratulatory message and Rt. Hon. Prime Minister Mr. KP Sharma Oli repeatedly expressed his appreciation for the Japanese assistance at the ceremony.
The Government of Japan has been supporting the post-earthquake recovery and reconstruction in Nepal ever since the devastation occurred in April 2015. ESRP, which was originally aimed at the reconstruction of 236 schools affected by the earthquake, is now aiming for 274 schools by November next year, mobilizing 15 billion Nepalese Rupees. We hope it contributes to the improvement of education services and earthquake resilience for sustainable socio-economic growth of Nepal for future generations.
Ambassador KIKUTA sent his congratulatory message and Rt. Hon. Prime Minister Mr. KP Sharma Oli repeatedly expressed his appreciation for the Japanese assistance at the ceremony.
The Government of Japan has been supporting the post-earthquake recovery and reconstruction in Nepal ever since the devastation occurred in April 2015. ESRP, which was originally aimed at the reconstruction of 236 schools affected by the earthquake, is now aiming for 274 schools by November next year, mobilizing 15 billion Nepalese Rupees. We hope it contributes to the improvement of education services and earthquake resilience for sustainable socio-economic growth of Nepal for future generations.
Ambassador Kikuta: Speech at the Handover Ceremony of the reconstructed Patan Secondary School, Lalitpur (April 19, 2021)
Rt. Hon. Prime Minister Mr. KP Sharma Oli,
Honorable Mr. Krishna Gopal Shrestha, Minister for Education, Science and Technology,
Mr. Chiri Babu Maharjan, Mayor, Lalitpur Metropolitan City,
Mr. Sushil Gyewali, CEO, National Reconstruction Authority,
Mr. Ram saran Sapkota, Project Director, Central Level Project Implementation Unit (CLPIU),
School Management Committee Chairman,
Distinguished Guests,
Ladies and Gentleman,
On behalf of the Government of Japan, I would like to congratulate the completion of reconstruction work of Patan Secondary School, Patandhoka in Lalitpur district. It is the result of joint efforts of the Government of Nepal, proceeding the Emergency School Reconstruction Project (ESRP) and all the people who have worked so hard to make this happen.
Everybody, including me, remember what happened on April 25th 2015. The Government of Japan has been supporting the post-earthquake recovery and reconstruction in Nepal ever since the devastation. Right after the earthquake, the Government of Japan dispatched the Japan Disaster Relief teams for rescue and medical services. At “The International Conference on Nepal’s Reconstruction” held in Kathmandu on June 25th, 2015, the Government of Japan pledged Japan's assistance of 32 billion Japanese Yen (equivalent to approximately 35 billion Nepalese Rupees). The Emergency School Reconstruction Project (ESRP), which aimed at the reconstruction of 236 schools affected by the earthquake, mobilizing 15 billion Nepalese Rupees, was a part of it.
By the end of March this year, the reconstruction of 215 schools were completed in the most affected 6 districts, namely, Lalitpur, Dhading, Nuwakot, Rasuwa, Gorkha, and Makwanpur. Patan Secondary School is one of those completed schools. As you all know, Japan is a country which keeps her word. In addition to the originally targeted 236 schools, 38 more schools were included. Therefore, under this project, 274 schools in total will be reconstructed by November 2022. ESRP aims not only to rebuild and retrofit schools but also to build back even better under the Build Back Better concept. It contributes to the improvement of education services and earthquake resilience for sustainable socio-economic growth.
Japan, too, is a natural disaster-prone country. We understand the effects, the consequences and difficulties associated with the recovery process. Sharing empathy and solidarity with the people of Nepal, based on Japan’s experiences and lessons learnt, the Government of Japan has been working together with the Government of Nepal and its people for the recovery of Nepal from this disaster.
Last but not the least, I would like to say that I admire the patience and the passion of the head teacher, School Management Committee, teachers and the students which has lead to the success of the reconstruction of this school. Patan Secondary School is the second oldest school in Nepal. It is our honor to have assisted with the reconstruction of such a historical and important school. The new school building inherits a beautiful design from its historical motif - as you can see today. Moreover, it was reconstructed with the concept of both “Build Back Better” and “Child, Gender and Disabled (CGD) friendly”. Necessary facilities such as classrooms, laboratories specializing in physics, chemistry and biology, a library, computer rooms and even toilets will help students obtain quality education. The memory of our school days last a lifetime. Thus, we hope that this new school building will make the students feel safer during their school years and enable them to focus on their studies without any fear. The school may also serve as an evacuation shelter in the community during any future natural disaster.
Finally, I wish that the ESRP project further strengthens the relationship between Japan and Nepal, and the friendship between the peoples of the two countries.
Thank you and Dhanyabad.
Ambassador
KIKUTA Yutaka
Honorable Mr. Krishna Gopal Shrestha, Minister for Education, Science and Technology,
Mr. Chiri Babu Maharjan, Mayor, Lalitpur Metropolitan City,
Mr. Sushil Gyewali, CEO, National Reconstruction Authority,
Mr. Ram saran Sapkota, Project Director, Central Level Project Implementation Unit (CLPIU),
School Management Committee Chairman,
Distinguished Guests,
Ladies and Gentleman,
On behalf of the Government of Japan, I would like to congratulate the completion of reconstruction work of Patan Secondary School, Patandhoka in Lalitpur district. It is the result of joint efforts of the Government of Nepal, proceeding the Emergency School Reconstruction Project (ESRP) and all the people who have worked so hard to make this happen.
Everybody, including me, remember what happened on April 25th 2015. The Government of Japan has been supporting the post-earthquake recovery and reconstruction in Nepal ever since the devastation. Right after the earthquake, the Government of Japan dispatched the Japan Disaster Relief teams for rescue and medical services. At “The International Conference on Nepal’s Reconstruction” held in Kathmandu on June 25th, 2015, the Government of Japan pledged Japan's assistance of 32 billion Japanese Yen (equivalent to approximately 35 billion Nepalese Rupees). The Emergency School Reconstruction Project (ESRP), which aimed at the reconstruction of 236 schools affected by the earthquake, mobilizing 15 billion Nepalese Rupees, was a part of it.
By the end of March this year, the reconstruction of 215 schools were completed in the most affected 6 districts, namely, Lalitpur, Dhading, Nuwakot, Rasuwa, Gorkha, and Makwanpur. Patan Secondary School is one of those completed schools. As you all know, Japan is a country which keeps her word. In addition to the originally targeted 236 schools, 38 more schools were included. Therefore, under this project, 274 schools in total will be reconstructed by November 2022. ESRP aims not only to rebuild and retrofit schools but also to build back even better under the Build Back Better concept. It contributes to the improvement of education services and earthquake resilience for sustainable socio-economic growth.
Japan, too, is a natural disaster-prone country. We understand the effects, the consequences and difficulties associated with the recovery process. Sharing empathy and solidarity with the people of Nepal, based on Japan’s experiences and lessons learnt, the Government of Japan has been working together with the Government of Nepal and its people for the recovery of Nepal from this disaster.
Last but not the least, I would like to say that I admire the patience and the passion of the head teacher, School Management Committee, teachers and the students which has lead to the success of the reconstruction of this school. Patan Secondary School is the second oldest school in Nepal. It is our honor to have assisted with the reconstruction of such a historical and important school. The new school building inherits a beautiful design from its historical motif - as you can see today. Moreover, it was reconstructed with the concept of both “Build Back Better” and “Child, Gender and Disabled (CGD) friendly”. Necessary facilities such as classrooms, laboratories specializing in physics, chemistry and biology, a library, computer rooms and even toilets will help students obtain quality education. The memory of our school days last a lifetime. Thus, we hope that this new school building will make the students feel safer during their school years and enable them to focus on their studies without any fear. The school may also serve as an evacuation shelter in the community during any future natural disaster.
Finally, I wish that the ESRP project further strengthens the relationship between Japan and Nepal, and the friendship between the peoples of the two countries.
Thank you and Dhanyabad.
Ambassador
KIKUTA Yutaka
PRESS RELEASE
Embassy of Japan
P.O. Box 264, Kathmandu
Embassy of Japan
P.O. Box 264, Kathmandu
JEINF No. 20-2021 April 19, 2021
Japan Keeps her Word:
Reconstruction of Patan Secondary School Completed
Reconstruction of Patan Secondary School Completed
The Handover Ceremony of the reconstructed Patan Secondary School took place in Patandhoka, Lalitpur District on April 19th. The school was severely damaged by the 2015 Gorkha earthquake but completely reconstructed under the Emergency School Reconstruction Project (ESRP). The Government of Japan, which has been supporting ESRP, is pleased with the completion of the reconstructed school, one of many schools reconstructed under the project.
The Handover Ceremony of the newly reconstructed school building to the School Management Committee was held in the presence of Rt. Hon. Prime Minister Mr. KP Sharma Oli; Hon. Mr. Krishna Gopal Shrestha, Minister for Education, Science and Technology; Mr. Chiri Babu Maharjan, Mayor, Lalitpur Metropolitan City; Mr. Sushil Gyewali, CEO, National Reconstruction Authority, and Ms. Yumiko Asakuma, Chief Representative of JICA.
On the occasion, H.E. Ambassador of Japan to Nepal, Mr. KIKUTA Yutaka sent his congratulatory message to the Government of Nepal and all the people who are working so hard in ESRP, as well as the people related to Patan Secondary School.
The Government of Japan has been supporting the post-earthquake recovery and reconstruction in Nepal ever since the devastation occurred in April 2015. Right after the earthquake, the Government of Japan dispatched Japan Disaster Relief teams for rescue and medical services. At “The International Conference on Nepal’s Reconstruction” held in Kathmandu on June 25th, 2015, the Government of Japan pledged Japan's assistance of 32 billion Japanese Yen (equivalent to approximately 35 billion Nepalese Rupees). The Emergency School Reconstruction Project (ESRP), which aimed at the reconstruction of 236 schools affected by the earthquake, mobilizing 15 billion Nepalese Rupees, was a part of it. By the end of March this year, the reconstruction of 215 schools were completed in the most affected 6 districts, namely, Lalitpur, Dhading, Nuwakot, Rasuwa, Gorkha, and Makwanpur. Patan Secondary School is one of those completed schools. Japan is a country which keeps her word. In addition to the originally targeted 236 schools, 38 more schools were included. Therefore, under this project, 274 schools in total will be reconstructed by November 2022. ESRP aims not only to rebuild and retrofit schools but also to build back even better under the Build Back Better concept. It contributes to the improvement of education services and earthquake resilience for sustainable socio-economic growth.
Patan Secondary School is the second oldest school in Nepal. The new school building inherits a beautiful design from its historical motif. It was reconstructed with the concept of “Build Back Better” and “Child, Gender and Disabled (CGD) Friendly.” Necessary facilities such as classrooms, laboratories specializing in physics, chemistry and biology, a library, computer rooms and even toilets, will help students obtain quality education.
As memories of school days last a lifetime, the Embassy of Japan in Nepal hopes that this new school building will make the students feel safer during their school time and focus on their studies without any fear. It may also serve as an evacuation shelter in the community during any future natural disaster.
The Embassy of Japan in Nepal hopes ESRP will further strengthen the relationship between Japan and Nepal, and deepen the people-to-people friendship in the two countries.
Embassy of Japan in Nepal
Tel: 4426680 Fax: 4414101
E-mail: cultural-emb@km.mofa.go.jp
http://www.np.emb-japan.go.jp
Tel: 4426680 Fax: 4414101
E-mail: cultural-emb@km.mofa.go.jp
http://www.np.emb-japan.go.jp