KATHMANDU, Sept 12: The Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund has received a total of Rs 13.23 billion in donations, according to the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers.
As of 5 pm Friday, nine bank accounts designated by the government to collect relief contributions had a combined balance of Rs 9.68 billion, the OPMCM said.
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Similarly, two dollar accounts opened for relief contributions had received US$23.28 million.
The government had released Rs 1 billion from the fund through the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority a few days ago for survivors of the Bhotekoshi floods.
The funds have been collected to support relief and recovery efforts for people affected by the disaster.
