Nepal Electricity Authority offers relief to families of flood-missing workers
Summary
The Nepal Electricity Authority has announced emergency relief for families of employees and workers missing after devastating floods along the Bhotekoshi River damaged 13 hydropower projects. Families of missing workers will receive immediate cash support and, for permanent employees, a subsistence allowance for up to six months.
Key Points
- The Nepal Electricity Authority approved an emergency relief package for families of employees and workers missing in floods along the Bhotekoshi River.
- At least 47 NEA employees and workers remain unaccounted for after floods damaged 13 hydropower projects.
- Families of missing workers will receive Rs50,000, while families of permanent employees will also get 50 percent of the starting salary of the employee’s grade for up to six months.
- Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha chaired the board meeting that approved the assistance.
