Nepal Eye Program Announces Relief for Flood Victims

Summary

The Nepal Eye Program, Tilganga Eye Institute has announced financial relief, free eye treatment, and support for disaster response after floods in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, and Gorkha. It will deposit Rs 1,01,00,001 into the Prime Minister's Natural Disaster Relief Fund and asks employees to contribute one day’s salary.

Key Points
  • The Nepal Eye Program, Tilganga Eye Institute expressed sorrow over losses caused by floods in areas along the Trishuli River.
  • It will deposit one crore one lakh one rupee into the Prime Minister's Natural Disaster Relief Fund to support relief, rescue, and rehabilitation efforts.
  • Employees of the institute will also contribute one day's salary to the same fund.
  • The institute will provide free eye treatment to injured people in the flood-affected areas and coordinate with local disaster committees.
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