KOHIMA, Feb. 21 -- Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has extended an official development assistance (ODA) loan of approximately Rs 564 crore (10,008 million Japanese Yen) to support the establishment of the medical college hospital (MCH) at Nagaland Institute of Medical Sciences and Research in Kohima.

The ODA loan agreement was signed by Vikas Sheel, additional secretary, department of economic affairs, ministry of finance, and SAITO Mitsunori, chief representative, JICA India, according to a release.

The loan was approved underscoring Japan's commitment to promoting healthcare infrastructure and medical education in India.

Speaking on this occasion, Mitsunori said, "This project holds immense significance in addressing t...