Disaster relief fund swells to Rs 13.58 billion after Bhotekoshi flood
Summary
The Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund has risen to more than Rs 13.58 billion after major contributions following the Bhotekoshi flood. The finance ministry said Rs 1 billion was also transferred to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority on August 26.
Key Points
- More than Rs 13.58 billion is now available in the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund after donations increased following the Bhotekoshi flood.
- The Ministry of Finance said Rs 8,92,20,07,759 and USD 22,856,475 were collected after the disaster.
- The fund’s total balance stood at Rs 13,58,15,24,783 as of 9 am Monday.
- Rs 1 billion was transferred from the fund to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority on August 26.
