Embassy of India in Vietnam and Binh Phuoc Provincial People's Committee signed a memorandum of understanding

(BP Portal) - On 9/2, the Embassy of India in Vietnam led by Mr.Subhash P. Gupta, Deputy Ambassador signed a Memorandum of Understanding with 9 provinces of Vietnam, including Binh Phuoc.

The Department of Foreign Affairs of Binh Phuoc province, authorized by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, signed a memorandum of understanding in the online form between the Embassy of the Republic of India and the People's Committee of Binh Phuoc province on the Government of India's sponsorship of the project "Building 2 new classrooms, toilets, fence gates around the campus for Son Tho retail point, Hoa Phuong kindergarten, Tho Son commune, Bu Dang district, Binh Phuoc province". The project, implemented in the fiscal year 2022-2023, was funded by the Government of India with a total of 50,000 USD in aid.

With 9 projects signed this round, the total QIP Rapid Impact projects of the Government of India in Vietnam to 46 in 39 provinces and cities. 

Rapid Impact projects are implemented within the framework of the Mekong Ganges Cooperation (MGC) Development Assistance Program. At the Virtual Summit between the Prime Minister of India and the Prime Minister of Vietnam held on 21-12-2020, the Government of India decided to increase the number of Rapid Impact projects for Vietnam annually from 5 to 10 projects on the basis of the benefits that these projects bring to the grassroots level.

In a statement at the signing ceremony, Subhash P. Gupta, the deputy ambassador suggested that the success of Vietnam's rapid impact Project (QIP) programme confirmed the program's contribution to bringing about rapid changes on the grassroots line. The ambassador also confirmed that co-operation between the embassies and local authorities in the timely implementation of projects demonstrating the strength of the comprehensive strategic partnership of India and Vietnam, and contributed to a joint effort in achieving the sustainable development goals.

Bu Dang is 1 of the 3 districts with the most difficult economic conditions of Binh Phuoc province, with a large number of ethnic people of S'tieng, Tay and Nung. Over the years, the district's school system has been gradually invested by the provincial government, but because Binh Phuoc is a province with many difficulties, it still does not meet the full demand for facilities for the education and training sector in the whole province. The project contributes to gradually improving school facilities, meeting the learning needs of children in the district, especially preschool children in ethnic minority areas.

The funding will be strictly implemented, ensuring the purpose and requirements of the Project Steering Committee. The project will be implemented as soon as the Memorandum of Understanding is signed./.

Translator: Ms.Thao