Deposits in govt-run relief funds reach near Rs 15 billion

Summary

Contributions to the Prime Minister Natural Disaster Relief Fund and the Prime Minister Relief Fund have reached nearly Rs 15 billion after the floods in the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli river system. The government has already released Rs 1 billion to support people in the flood-affected areas.

Key Points
  • Contributions to the Prime Minister Natural Disaster Relief Fund and the Prime Minister Relief Fund have continued after the August 26 floods in the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli river system.
  • The combined balance in the two government-run funds has reached Rs 14 billion 889 million 38 thousand and 871.
  • The government has already disbursed Rs 1 billion to support people from flood-affected areas.
  • The funds include deposits in nine commercial banks as well as dollar accounts at Himalayan Bank and Laxmi Sunrise Bank.
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