Kageshwori Manohara Municipality to Support Children Orphaned by Bhote Koshi Flood
Summary
Kageshwori Manohara Municipality in Kathmandu has decided to take full responsibility for the protection and education of children orphaned by the Bhote Koshi flood. It will immediately set up a Child Protection Fund of Rs 25 lakh and coordinate support for affected children across several districts.
Key Points
- Kageshwori Manohara Municipality will cover the protection, upbringing and education of children who lost guardians in the Bhote Koshi flood.
- The municipality is creating a Child Protection Fund of Rs 25 lakh and a committee led by Mayor Upendra Karki.
- The committee will identify affected children in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading and Chitwan and coordinate with relevant bodies.
- The municipality has also pledged Rs 75,55,575 to the Prime Minister's Relief and Rescue Fund.
