Kathmandu: An amount nearly Rs 1.82 billion has been deposited to the Prime Minister Natural Disaster Relief Fund.
According to the details made public by the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, the amount was deposited to the fund for disaster survivors as of October 20. The fund has received contributions from different individuals, institutions, companies and agencies.
The government has been spending this amount for the relief and rehabilitation of the people affected by the floods and landslides following the incessant rains on September 27-28. It may be noted that the government has also declared the most affected and affected areas to categorically provide relief to the disaster-affected people in a smooth manner.