Amidst COVID 19 pandemic, the project has been successfully being implemented by all the partners of the requesting members. The third wave of COVID-19 in Nepal led by the “Omicron” variant became the main challenge for smooth implementations of the planned activities on timeline. The first case of Omicron variant in Nepal was recorded on 6th December 2021 and the government enforced preventive measures including strict enforcement of the COVID safety measures including closure of schools and government offices.