Kathmandu:Deposits in the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund have exceeded Rs 18 billion following the recent floods that impacted the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli river system on August 26. These funds, contributed by both individuals and institutions, are part of ongoing efforts to support disaster relief operations.
According to National News Agency RSS, the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers reported that the total deposits in the bank accounts managed under these funds reached Rs 18 billion 93 million 236 thousand 852 as of 900 am today.
The funds are divided across several accounts, with nine commercial bank accounts under the Prime Minister’s Natural Disaster Rescue Fund holding Rs 13 billion 480 million 429 thousand 64. Additionally, an amount of USD 30 million 491 thousand 444 is maintained in accounts at Himalayan Bank and Laxmi Sunrise Bank.