Government to Allocate 10 Billion Rupees from Disaster Relief Fund for Reconstruction
Summary
The government plans to allocate about 10 billion rupees from the Prime Minister's Natural Disaster Relief Fund to rebuild flood- and landslide-damaged roads and bridges across the country. Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle said the fund has collected 18 billion rupees, including donations from citizens and major donors, and part of it will also support agriculture and housing relief.
Key Points
- The government is preparing to transfer around 10 billion rupees from the Prime Minister's Natural Disaster Relief Fund to the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport for reconstruction work.
- Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle said the fund has collected 18 billion rupees, with 1 billion rupees already spent on immediate relief and rescue.
- The planned allocation is meant to speed up repairs of roads and bridges damaged by recent floods and landslides without exceeding the current fiscal year's budget limit.
- A separate relief package of 50 crore to 1 billion rupees is being prepared for agriculture, while other demands may also be handled through the fund.
