Machhapuchhre Rural Municipality Pledges Over NPR 2 Million for Flood Victims

Summary

Machhapuchhre Rural Municipality in Kaski has pledged more than NPR 2.05 million for people affected by floods in the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers. The funds will be collected from representatives, employees, teachers, and health volunteers and deposited into the Prime Minister's Disaster Relief Fund.

Key Points
  • Machhapuchhre Rural Municipality will deposit NPR 2,052,000 into the Prime Minister's Disaster Relief Fund for flood victims.
  • The money will come from contributions by municipal representatives, employees, community school teachers and staff, and the Women Health Volunteers Network.
  • Representatives will give 10% of their monthly service allowance, while employees and teachers will contribute 10% of their salaries.
  • Municipal chairman Min Bahadur Gurung announced the decision.
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