Over Rs 12.43 billion in Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund

Summary

The Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund has crossed Rs 12.43 billion, with deposits in rupee and dollar accounts continuing to rise. Rs 1 billion was recently released to support people affected by floods in the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river systems.

Key Points
  • The Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund now holds a combined balance of over Rs 12.43 billion.
  • As of 9:00 am today, the fund’s nine bank accounts held over Rs 9.14 billion, while dollar accounts held US$21,637,691.
  • The fund received Rs 172.57 million and US$274,062 in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 am today.
  • Rs 1 billion was recently released through the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority for flood-affected people in the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river systems.
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