Deposits in PM relief funds exceed Rs 18.13bn

KATHMANDU: Deposits in the Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund and the Prime Minister Relief Fund have surpassed Rs 18.13 billion 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 (OPMCM), total deposits in bank accounts operated under the two funds reached Rs 18,136,187,686 as of 9:00 am on Tuesday.

The office said balances held in nine commercial bank accounts under the Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund stood at Rs 13,494,689,957. In addition, $30,536,169 is held in accounts at Himalayan Bank and Laxmi Sunrise Bank.

The funds continue to receive financial contributions from individuals and institutions for disaster relief and recovery efforts.

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