Deposits in Prime Minister’s Relief Fund cross Rs 18.13 billion

Summary

Deposits in the Prime Minister’s Natural Disaster Rescue Fund and Prime Minister’s Relief Fund have climbed to Rs 18.13 billion following the devastating Bhote Koshi-Trishuli floods on August 26. The funds also hold more than USD 30 million in bank accounts.

Key Points
  • Financial contributions to the Prime Minister’s Natural Disaster Rescue Fund and Relief Fund continue to pour in after the August 26 floods.
  • Total deposits in bank accounts operated under the funds reached Rs 18,136,187,686 as of 9:00 am today.
  • The Natural Disaster Rescue Fund alone holds Rs 13.49 billion across nine commercial bank accounts, plus USD 30,536,169 in accounts at Himalayan Bank and Laxmi Sunrise Bank.
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