NC announces Rs 100 million fund for martyr, conflict victim families

Summary

The Nepali Congress has proposed a Rs 100 million endowment fund to support families of martyrs, conflict victims and injured activists with education and health assistance. Party president Gagan Kumar Thapa presented the proposal at the ongoing 15th General Convention in Kathmandu.

Key Points
  • The Nepali Congress plans to create a Rs 100 million endowment fund for families of martyrs, conflict victims and injured people linked to the party's movements.
  • The fund is meant to provide educational and health support and will be run with transparent fundraising, operation and auditing.
  • Party president Gagan Kumar Thapa presented the political proposal at the party’s 15th General Convention in Kathmandu.
  • The party also outlined a campaign called Nepali Congress for National Concerns and vowed to work against caste discrimination, child marriage, gender-based violence, corruption and inequality.
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