PM’s Disaster Relief Fund receives Rs 13.23 billion
Summary
The Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund has received Rs 13.23 billion in donations to support relief and recovery for people affected by the Bhotekoshi floods. The government has already released Rs 1 billion from the fund for survivors through the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority.
Key Points
- The Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund has collected a total of Rs 13.23 billion in donations.
- Nine government-designated bank accounts held a combined balance of Rs 9.68 billion as of 5 pm Friday, while two dollar accounts had received US$23.28 million.
- The government released Rs 1 billion from the fund a few days ago for survivors of the Bhotekoshi floods.
- The money is being used for relief and recovery efforts for people affected by the disaster.
