Kathmandu [Nepal]: Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC), Embassy of India in Kathmandu, on Saturday celebrated 72nd Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Foundation Day.
According to an official statement, the event, held at Hotel Marriott in Kathmandu, was organized as part of the ongoing celebrations of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mohotsav’, commemorating 75 years of India’s independence, with an aim to deepen the bonds of friendship among ICCR alumni.
Deputy Chief of Mission Namgya Khampa inaugurated the event in the presence of noted politician Dr Shashank Koirala, actor Manisha Koirala and prominent ICCR alumni from Nepal.
On the occasion, two distinguished alumni of ICCR from Nepal- Dr Bhola Thapa, Vice-chancellor of Kathmandu University, and Neelesh Pradhan, CEO of Nepal Clearing House- shared their studying experiences in India.
Manisha Koirala also shared her experiences of childhood and early education in India. A video compilation of experiences of alumni of ICCR from across the globe was also played.
Students of the SVCC also performed a cultural program during the event. (ANI)
