China, Japan, America … How many countries are running in Nepal, who benefits?

Projects of many countries including China, America and India are running in Nepal.

The uproar in Nepal is not only harmful for this Himalayan country, but it is seen to be flaw to many countries of the world. Especially those countries who have invested in Nepal can suffer a lot. Work on many projects is going on here with his funds. These projects are also in the agitation because the entire Nepal has been stalled for the last one week. In such a situation, there is a possibility of delay in the projects.

Nepal is a land locked nation situated in the lap of the Himalayas, whose development journey is very dependent on internal resources as well as external cooperation. Many nations including neighboring countries, India, China, Japan and remote partners are investing in projects related to infrastructure, energy, health, education and socio-economic development of Nepal. Let us try to know which major countries including India are running and in which areas they are investing in Nepal.

India: Many projects from hydropower project to hospital-school

India is the oldest and closest development partner of Nepal. Language, culture, religion and geographical proximity connect both countries deeply. Nepal-India also has a relationship with bread and daughter. The two countries are deeply connected to each other. In such a situation, India has invested a lot.

• Road and bridge construction: India is running several roads and bridge projects in Nepal, such as the Projects of Terai roads. Their purpose is to make traffic easier in border areas and promote local economic activities.
• Railway Connectivity: Projects like Jayanagar-Bizalpur-Kurtha and Jayanagar-Jannagar-Jannagar-Bardibas rail links are connecting Nepal to the Indian Railway Network.
• energy sector: India has supported many hydroelectric projects in Nepal. Arun-3 Hydropower Project (900 MW) is a great example of this, which Indian companies are developing.
• Health and Education: Many hospitals, schools and training centers have been set up by India. India rebuilt more than 50 thousand houses under the earthquake rehabilitation scheme across Nepal.
• Benefit: Nepal gets infrastructure, energy and employment opportunities. India ensures political-communicable influence and access to energy resources.

China: Large projects related to road-rail

China is active in Nepal under Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and competitively wants the balance of India’s influence. Therefore, China has invested in many areas.

• Road and Rail Contacts: China is collaborating for a possible railway line connecting Tibet to Kathmandu and Pokhara. Although this is still at the level of possibility, the plan of big investment has been announced.
• Energy Projects: China has invested in small and big hydropower projects on the Trishuli and Sati river.
• Construction and Urban Development: China has collaborated in Ring Road extension, stadium construction and construction of several government buildings in Kathmandu.
• health sector : China gave Nepal vaccine assistance during hospitals, medicines and Corona period.
• Benefit: Nepal receives a large number of structure and investment. China achieves strategic appearance and new trade routes in South Asia.

Japan: Investment in Kathmandu Valley Water Supply Reform Project

Japan pays the most attention to Nepal’s human development, education and physical infrastructure.

• Water supply and sewerage system: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has invested in the Kathmandu Valley Water Supply Reform Project.
• transportation: Japan has helped in urban road reforms and vehicle traffic management system in Kathmandu Valley.
• Education and Technical Cooperation: Japanese scholarships, school construction and technical training are providing long -term benefits to the youth of Nepal.
• Health: Japan has supported the expansion of Tribhuvan University Education Hospital and many rural health centers.
• Benefit: Nepal gets concrete support in human resource development. Japan strengthens the image of its soft power and development aid.

America: Electricity line-roads are being made from $ 500 million

America is active in Nepal, especially for projects focused on governance, democracy, energy and economic development.

• MCC (Millennium Challenge Corporation) Agreement: This is the most popular project under which electricity broadcasting lines and roads are being built with the help of about 500 million dollars.
• Democracy and Good Governance: The US has conducted several programs for strengthening democratic institutions in Nepal, civil freedom, journalism and women empowerment.
• health sector: America’s help has been remarkable in HIV, fighting malaria and Corona crisis.
• Benefit: Nepal gets energy structures and cheap financial support. The US gets an opportunity to balance China’s growing influence in Asian geopolitics.

And how many countries projects?

• European Union (EU): Education is active on reform, disaster management and human rights protection.
• Switzerland: Rural roads and skill development are helpful in projects.
• Germany: Environment is active in renewable energy and forestry management.
• United Nations Agencies (UNDP, Unicef, WHO): They are making active contribution in the fields of health, education, child development and environment etc.

It is clear from these projects in Nepal that India and China want dominance in infrastructure and energy, while Japan focuses on education and health and is interested in the rule-system and strategic structure. Nepal tries to balance all these countries so that it gets maximum benefits and does not have excessive dependence on any one. However, according to the intention of leadership, many times inclined towards a country.

Projects of many countries including India, China, Japan and America are active in Nepal. Due to this, Nepal’s economic-social scenario is changing, employment opportunities are being created and the international reach of the country is increasing. However, the presence of so many countries also creates geopolitical competition, so Nepal will have to use all these projects in its national interest by adopting a strategy of vigil and balance.

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