Rs. 7 Arba 88 Lakhs Collected in PM Disaster Relief Fund, Balen Says
Summary
Rs. 7.88 billion has been collected in the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund so far, with several countries providing support for Nepal’s disaster response. The recent disasters have also damaged bridges and hydropower projects, and the government plans to install Bailey bridges to restore road connectivity.
Key Points
- Rs. 7 arba 88 lakhs 57 thousand 217 rupees has been collected in the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund.
- India, China, the United States, Japan, Bangladesh, the United Kingdom, Australia and South Korea have provided financial and material support for disaster response in Nepal.
- 48 suspension bridges have been affected, with 28 needing reconstruction and 20 requiring maintenance; 31 motorable bridges have been swept away.
- 12 hydropower projects were affected, including 8 operational projects and 4 under construction.
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