Millions of rupees meant to save families from disasters go unspent
Summary
Displaced families in Sudurpaschim Province remain in temporary shelters due to stalled resettlement caused by lack of land and unspent disaster recovery funds. Despite budget allocations, millions remain unused, delaying aid and rehabilitation.
Key Points
- Families displaced by disasters in Sudurpaschim Province continue to live in temporary shelters due to lack of suitable land for resettlement.
- Over Rs164 million in disaster management funds allocated to Sudurpaschim Province have remained unspent over the past six fiscal years.
- Rehabilitation grants of up to Rs600,000 are available to affected households, but local governments must secure land and complete procedures to access funds.
- Provincial disaster preparedness programmes face delays, leading to unspent budgets despite ongoing disaster incidents and losses.
