Sudurpaschim Province Government to Aid Rasuwa Flood Victims with 20 Million Rupees Despite Budget Shortfall
Summary
Sudurpaschim Province Government will provide 20 million rupees to Rasuwa flood victims from its Provincial Disaster Management Fund despite not having a budget for the current financial year. Chief Minister Khagraj Bhatta’s cabinet has also decided to deposit the chief minister and ministers’ one month salaries into the relief fund.
Key Points
- The Sudurpaschim Province Government will help Rasuwa flood victims with 20 million rupees from the Provincial Disaster Management Fund.
- The decision was made in a Provincial Council of Ministers meeting chaired by Chief Minister Khagraj Bhatta.
- Minister Prakash Rawal said there is no legal obstacle to using the disaster fund during emergencies.
- The chief minister and ministers will contribute one month’s salary to the relief fund amid the province’s budget shortage.
