Chaudandigadhi:The Chaudandigadhi Municipality in Udaypur district has extended financial aid to the impoverished Sada community ahead of the Dashain festival. Each family received Rs 3,000 to help cover festival expenses, targeting the Musahar community, which struggles with severe poverty.
According to National News Agency Nepal, a total of 228 Musahar families benefited from this initiative under the social security schemes. This marks the first time such a program has been implemented specifically for the Musahar community by the municipality.
The funds were distributed to 100 Sada families in Chaudandigadhi Municipality Ward No. 5, 44 families in Ward No. 9, and 23 families in Ward No. 10. Additionally, the municipality plans to assist 61 Musahar families in Ward No. 2.
Mayor Kaluman Lama expressed that the program was designed to support the Musahar community, acknowledging their challenging economic situation. Although the assistance is modest, Lama hopes it will bring some joy to the families.
Beneficiaries like Shyam Kumari Sada expressed happiness with the municipality’s support, while Sarita Sada mentioned her intention to use the funds to purchase new clothes for her children.