Cabinet Approves 13 Decisions, Declares Flood-Hit Areas Disaster Crisis Zones
Summary
The Cabinet has declared flood- and landslide-hit areas in Gorkha, Dhading and Baglung as disaster crisis zones for three months and approved temporary support for affected families. It also fixed the minimum support price of wheat at Rs 4,107 per quintal and endorsed several bills, regulations and foreign grant approvals.
Key Points
- The government declared several flood- and landslide-affected local levels in Gorkha, Dhading and Baglung as disaster crisis-hit areas for three months.
- Affected families that arrange private temporary shelter will receive monthly livelihood support for up to six months or until alternative housing is available.
- The Cabinet fixed the minimum support price of wheat at Rs 4,107 per quintal for fiscal year 2083/84.
- It also approved foreign grant assistance from Japan and Germany, along with several bills, regulations and international agreement submissions.
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