Over Rs 12.43 billion in Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund
Summary
The Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund has a balance of over Rs 12.43 billion, according to the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers. Rs one billion was recently released through the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority to support people affected by floods in the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river systems.
Key Points
- The Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund currently holds over Rs 12.43 billion in total balance.
- The fund received Rs 172.57 million and US$274,062 in the 24-hour period ending 9:00 am today.
- Its deposits are spread across nine bank accounts and two dollar accounts.
- Rs one billion was recently disbursed for humanitarian assistance to flood-affected people in the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river systems.
