Electricity Regulatory Commission Donates One Crore Rupees to Prime Minister's Disaster Relief Fund

Summary

The Electricity Regulatory Commission has donated one crore rupees to the Prime Minister's Disaster Relief Fund for rescue and relief efforts after the Bhote Koshi flood. The flood in Rasuwa and nearby districts damaged roads, bridges, settlements, and several hydropower and electricity infrastructure projects.

Key Points
  • The Electricity Regulatory Commission handed over one crore rupees to the Prime Minister's Disaster Relief Fund through Energy Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha.
  • The money will support rescue, relief, rehabilitation, and assistance for citizens affected by the Bhote Koshi flood.
  • The flood caused major damage in Rasuwa, Gorkha, Nuwakot, and Dhading, including roads, bridges, settlements, hydropower projects, and transmission systems.
  • The commission expressed condolences and thanked government agencies, local bodies, the private sector, and others involved in relief work.
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