Around Rs 12 billion deposited in Prime Minister’s Relief Fund

Kathmandu. The Prime Minister’s Relief Fund, which was called for relief and rescue after the floods in the Bhotekoshi River in Rasuwa on August 26, has a total reserve of Rs 11.98 billion.

Out of the amount deposited in the fund, 9 commercial banks have deposits of Rs 8,78,82,58,304. Similarly, two commercial banks have deposits of $2,11,43,427.

According to the Office of the Prime Minister, Rs 1 billion has been released to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) for relief and rescue in flood-hit areas.

The amount has been collected from home and abroad following the government’s call to the public for relief and rehabilitation following the floods.