Deposits in Prime Minister’s Relief Fund Exceeds Rs 18 Billion

Kathmandu, Oct 26: Following the devastating floods that struck the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli river system on August 26, the Prime Minister’s Natural Disaster Rescue Fund and the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund continue to receive the financial contributions from the individual and institutional levels.

According to the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, the total deposits in bank accounts operated under these funds reached Rs 18 billion 93 million 236 thousand 852 as of 9:00 am today.

3The balances held in various nine commercial bank accounts under Prime Minister’s Natural Disaster Rescue Fund amount to Rs 13 billion 480 million 429 thousand 64, while an additional USD 30 million 491 thousand 444 is held in accounts at Himalayan Bank and Laxmi Sunrise Bank.