India, Switzerland celebrate 75 yrs of friendship at Kumaon village

India and Switzerland celebrated 75 years of friendship and collaboration in a three-day event called ‘Swiss Himalayan Bounty’ in Uttarakhand. The event featured various NGOs, stakeholders, and beneficiaries of the partnership between the two nations. The achievements of rural women in Champawat district, who have benefited from projects supported by Swiss Himalayan Amity, were showcased. The event also highlighted efforts to improve healthcare and education in Uttarakhand, as well as promote the use of smokeless ‘chulhas’ in the region. Attendees included filmmaker Kamal Musale and historian Shekhar Pathak.