Nvidia CEO Huang pledges Rs 1.5bn to Nepal's Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund

KATHMANDU: Nvidia President and CEO Jensen Huang has pledged approximately Rs 1.5 billion ($10 million) to Nepal's Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund, according to Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle.

Nvidia is a leading American technology company known for its graphics processing units and artificial intelligence hardware.

Expressing gratitude to Huang on behalf of the Government of Nepal, Finance Minister Wagle said the donation would play an important role in relief and rescue efforts for people affected by the Rasuwa-Bhotekoshi floods.

“On behalf of the Government of Nepal, I express heartfelt gratitude to Jensen Huang — founder, CEO, and President of Nvidia — for his contribution of $10 million to the Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund for the victims of the Rasuwa-Bhotekoshi floods,” he said.

Dr Wagle said the contribution was significant from a philanthropic perspective and expressed confidence that it would encourage other individuals and organisations to support those affected by the disaster.

He added that the assistance would further strengthen ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts for citizens impacted by the floods.

(With inputs from RSS)