Flood-hit children to get protection centre, nearly Rs 1 billion mobilised
Summary
Projects worth nearly Rs 1 billion have been mobilised under government coordination to protect children affected by the Bhotekoshi flood, with a temporary protection centre in Thecho nearing completion. International and national NGOs have also approved projects, relief supplies and cash support for disaster response and rehabilitation.
Key Points
- A temporary protection centre for flood-affected children in Thecho, Lalitpur, is in the final stage of preparation.
- Nearly Rs 981.608 million in new and amended projects has been approved through international NGOs for disaster response support.
- International and national NGOs have also mobilised relief materials and cash contributions to the Prime Minister's disaster and relief funds.
- Government, local bodies and development partners are coordinating to improve immediate protection, relief and rehabilitation for flood-affected children and citizens.
