Finance Ministry recommended approval of Rs 5.59 billion for post-disaster bids
Summary
The government has recommended Rs 5.59 billion for reconstruction and rehabilitation in flood-affected areas, including those hit by the Bhotekoshi flood. Prime Minister Balendra Shah chaired the disaster risk reduction meeting in Kathmandu, where leaders backed coordinated recovery efforts.
Key Points
- The National Council for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management recommended that the Ministry of Finance approve Rs 5.59 billion for reconstruction and rehabilitation in flood-affected areas.
- The decision followed the council’s 21st meeting chaired by Prime Minister Balendra Shah at Singhadurbar.
- The government said disaster response and rebuilding will continue through coordination among federal, provincial, and local bodies.
- The meeting expressed condolences for deaths and damage caused by the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli flood and monsoon disaster and thanked responders and partners for their support.
