KATHMANDU: The Thamel Tourism Development Council has contributed Rs. 1.64 million to the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund to support the reconstruction and rehabilitation of areas affected by the Bhotekoshi floods in Rasuwa on August 26.
The Council handed over the amount through Kathmandu Chief District Officer Ishwori Raj Poudel last evening. At a programme titled ‘Discussion and Interaction on Peace and Security in Thamel Area’, organised by the Council in Thamel on Friday evening, Council Chairman Rajuman Dangol handed over the cheque to Chief District Officer Poudel.
On the occasion, Poudel highly appreciated the support extended by homeowners and businesspeople in the Thamel area to disaster victims.
Council Treasurer Kinchu Lhamu Bhutia Shrestha said the contribution was made with the objective of supporting the reconstruction of disaster-affected areas, restoring damaged physical infrastructure and providing relief to affected communities.
The Council, which has been actively involved in the development and promotion of the tourism sector as well as social responsibility initiatives, said supporting communities affected by natural disasters is part of its commitment to society.
Council General Secretary Pashupati Kandel informed that the Council had earlier reached Rasuwa following the floods in the Bhotekoshi region and distributed food, household essentials and clothes worth Rs. 2.5 million to affected communities.
The floods had caused extensive damage to lives, property and physical infrastructure in the region.
The Council emphasised the need for cooperation and collective efforts among the government, private sector and various organisations to ensure the effective reconstruction and rehabilitation of disaster-affected areas.
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