Japan International Cooperation Agency delegation reviewed progress of the Nagaland Institute of Medical Sciences and Research hospital project in Kohima.
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DIMAPUR — A delegation from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), comprising Arima, senior representative; Aditi Puri, additional chief development specialist; and Mahua Mukherjee, additional lead project officer, visited Nagaland from July 7 to 9.
The visit was to review the progress of the “Project for the Establishment of the Medical College Hospital at Nagaland Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (NIMSR), Kohima”, according to an update.
The project is being implemented by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, with financial assistance under the Official Development Assistance (ODA) Loan Agreement No. ID-P322, signed between JICA and the Government of India on February 20, 2024.
During their visit, the JICA team held detailed discussions with officials from the Department of Health and Family Welfare.
Representatives from the Project Management Consultant (PMC) were also present at the meeting. The delegation visited the proposed project construction site at NIMSR, Kohima, and reviewed preparatory activities for implementation, as construction work is yet to be initiated.
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