Rs. 12.63 billion deposited to Relief Fund
Summary
The Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund has received Rs. 12.63 billion after the government appealed for donations following the Bhotekoshi flash flood. Companies, prisoners, and community groups have also contributed relief materials and cash to support flood-affected families.
Key Points
- The Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund has accumulated Rs. 12.63 billion, including donations from inside Nepal and abroad, after the Bhotekoshi flash flood.
- The government has already released Rs. 1 billion to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority for relief and rescue operations.
- InDrive, the Garment Association of Nepal, MPIA Nepal, and other groups have donated cash and relief supplies to support affected communities.
- Prisoners at Kathmandu’s Central Jail donated Rs. 551,000 for victims of the Rasuwa flash floods.
