THE HAYASTAN ALL-ARMENIAN FUND WITH INDIAN GOVERNMENT FINANCES RECONSTRUCTS THE SCHOOL OF ARTSNI

Noyan Tapan
Feb 3, 2010

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 4, NOYAN TAPAN-ARMENIANS TODAY. The Hayastan
All-Armenian Fund with Indian government finances begins school
program in the school of Artsni, a village in Armenia’s Lori Region.

The project entails the reconstruction of one of the two main buildings
of the two-story school, which was built in 1962 which will serve to
the community having totally 49 children.

According to the press report of the Fund, to date the building’s
roof as well as doors and windows have been replaced, and a boiler
room has been added. Currently construction crews are preparing to
install new hardwood floors and paint the walls.

"Education has always been a core aspect of Armenian life in India,
ever since the 17th century, and it is so wonderful to see that
it continues today. This wonderful program is also one step in
strengthening the friendship of the Indian and Armenian peoples", said
Ara Vardanyan, executive director of the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund.

According to the words of Achal Kumar Malhotra, an Ambassador of
India to Armenia, India’s contribution to the reconstruction of
the school of the Lori Region’s Artsni community is part of India’s
Development Assistance Programme for friendly states. It is once more
evidence that India is ready to be a reliable partner in Armenia’s
developmental efforts." We are confident that, once reconstructed, the
school premises will provide an ideal environment for education", Mr.
Malhotra concluded.