KATHMANDU: The government has received over 150 million rupees in financial aid for rescue, relief, and rehabilitation efforts following the earthquake that struck Ramidanda in Jajarkot on the night of November 3.
As of November 17, a sum of Rs. 152.8 million has been amassed in the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund (PMDRF).
The earthquake caused significant property damage in Jajarkot and Rukumpaschim. Various pledges were made to support those affected by the earthquake through rescue, relief, and rehabilitation initiatives.
However, the government requested funds to be deposited into the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund. The Prime Minister and Council of Ministers disclosed the accumulated amount as of Thursday.
Contributions include Min Bahadur Gurung (Rs 11.1 million), Buddha Air (Rs 10 million), National Commercial Bank (Rs 10 million), Global IME Bank (Rs 10 million), Surya Nepal Pvt Ltd (Rs 10 million), Gorkha Brewery (Rs 10 million), and CAN Central Payment (Rs 10 million).
Nepali Congress and CPN-Maoist Center, in collaboration with the Agricultural Development Bank, have donated Rs. 5 million each.
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