Government Decides to Deposit One Month's Salary of Prime Minister and Cabinet Members to Disaster Relief Fund
Summary
The government has decided to deposit one month’s salary and remuneration of the Prime Minister and all Council of Ministers members into the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund. It also plans a relief and rehabilitation package for flood-hit areas around Rasuwagadhi and the BhoteKoshi River, while approving G2G purchase of 25,000 metric tons of DAP fertilizer from India.
Key Points
- The cabinet decided to contribute one month’s salary and remuneration of the Prime Minister and all ministers to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund.
- The Finance Ministry has been instructed to prepare a concession and rehabilitation package for people and businesses affected by flooding in Rasuwagadhi, BhoteKoshi and lower riparian areas.
- Agricultural Materials Company Limited received in-principle approval to buy 25,000 metric tons of DAP fertilizer from India through a G2G process.
- Fifteen helicopters from the Nepali Army and private sector have been mobilized for search and rescue and relief delivery.
