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Over Rs 280 million collected in PM’s Disaster Relief Fund so far



KATHMANDU: The Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund has collected an impressive total of Rs 280 million, signaling a collective effort in supporting the November 3, 2023 earthquake victims.

The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers said that contributions from various individuals, institutions, and bodies have reached Rs 270,091,089,899 so far.

Min Bahadur Gurung, the proprietor of Bhatbhateni Supermarket, stands out as the leading contributor, having donated the highest amount.

Following closely are Rastriya Banijya Bank, Global IME Bank, Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Gorkha Brewery Pvt Ltd, Buddha Air, and Surya Nepal Pvt Ltd, each contributing a substantial one crore rupees.

In the third tier, Maoist Center, Nepali Congress, and Agricultural Development Bank have each contributed Rs 50 lakhs to the fund.

The Unified Socialist Party, Lumbini Development Fund, Nepal Reinsurance Company Limited, Everest Bank, Nepal Infrastructure Bank Limited, Yeti Brewery Limited have each donated Rs. 25 lakhs.

Other notable contributors include PADT Mandur Service (Rs 21,21,221), IGI Prudential Insurance Limited (Rs 12,50,000), Halesi Tuwachung Municipality of Khotang (Rs 11,51,100), and Air Dynasty (Rs 11,11,111).

Several corporations, including IME Limited, IME Life Insurance Company, Kailash Helicopters Service Limited, Prabhu Mahalakshmi Life Insurance Company, and Mahalakshmi Bikas Bank, have also made substantial contributions.

Moreover, Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City of Sunsari, Nepal SBI Bank Limited, Taragaon Regency Hotel, Vegas Recreation Nepal Pvt Ltd, Revachi International Pvt Ltd, GME Remit Pvt Ltd, Pride Entertainment & Recreation, Mahjong Entertainment Pvt Ltd, Imperial Entertainment Pvt Ltd, Atlantic Recreation Pvt Ltd, Belize Nepal Pvt Ltd, Altitude Air Pvt. Ltd., Muktinath Darshan Pvt. Ltd., and KNP Japan Pvt. Ltd. have deposited Rs five lakhs each in the fund.

Publish Date : 04 January 2024 07:33 AM

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