APF pledges Rs 2.5M aid, education support for flood-orphan families
Summary
The Armed Police Force has announced Rs 2.5 million compensation for each family of personnel killed in the Bhotekoshi flood, along with loan waivers and free education for their children up to Grade 10. The force will also contribute Rs 155 million to the Prime Minister's Natural Disaster Relief Fund.
Key Points
- Families of APF personnel killed in the Bhotekoshi flood will receive Rs 2.5 million each, plus loan waivers and free education up to Grade 10 for their children.
- The APF will provide Rs 100,000 to families of dependants of deceased personnel and Rs 50,000 to injured survivors or those whose houses were damaged.
- The force has decided to contribute Rs 155 million to the Prime Minister's Natural Disaster Relief Fund from money collected from its personnel.
- According to NDRRMA, 13 APF personnel remain unaccounted for after the disaster.
