Tuesday, October 27th, 2026

Deposits in PM’s relief funds exceed Rs. 18.13 billion



KATHMANDU: Financial contributions from individuals and institutions continue to flow into the Prime Minister’s Natural Disaster Rescue Fund and the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund following the devastating floods that hit the Bhotekoshi–Trishuli river system on August 26.

According to the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, the total deposits in bank accounts operated under the two funds had reached Rs. 18,136,187,686 as of 9 a.m. on Tuesday.

The balance held in accounts of the Prime Minister’s Natural Disaster Rescue Fund across nine commercial banks stood at Rs. 13,494,689,957. An additional USD 30,536,169 was held in accounts at Himalayan Bank and Laxmi Sunrise Bank.

Publish Date : 27 October 2026 12:42 PM

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