Prime Minister’s Relief Fund deposits exceed Rs 18 billion
Summary
Donations to the Prime Minister’s Natural Disaster Rescue Fund and Prime Minister’s Relief Fund have pushed total deposits to more than Rs 18 billion after the August 26 floods in the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli river system. The funds now hold billions of rupees and over USD 30 million across multiple bank accounts.
Key Points
- Donations from individuals and institutions continue to flow into the Prime Minister’s Natural Disaster Rescue Fund and the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund after the August 26 floods.
- Total deposits in the bank accounts operated under the two funds reached Rs 18 billion 93 million 236 thousand 852 as of 9 am today.
- The Prime Minister’s Natural Disaster Rescue Fund alone holds Rs 13 billion 480 million 429 thousand 64 in nine commercial bank accounts, along with USD 30 million 491 thousand 444 in Himalayan Bank and Laxmi Sunrise Bank.
