KATHMANDU, Sept 4: The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has decided to provide an additional Rs 67.5 million to local governments affected by the devastating Bhotekoshi flood for relief and disaster management.
A meeting of the NDRRMA on Wednesday decided to allocate an additional Rs 67.5 million on top of the Rs 67.5 million already provided to the affected local governments.
With the latest allocation, a total of Rs 135 million will be made available to local governments affected by the flood.
Local Governments: Responsibilities and Requirements
Under the decision, four local governments in Rasuwa will receive a total of Rs 45 million. Uttargaya Rural Municipality will receive Rs 15 million, Gosainkunda Rural Municipality Rs 20 million, Kalika Rural Municipality Rs 6 million and Aamachhodingmo Rural Municipality Rs 4 million.
Similarly, Rs 60 million has been allocated to four local governments in Nuwakot. Bidur Municipality will receive Rs 30 million, Belkotgadhi Municipality Rs 15 million, Kispang Rural Municipality Rs 5 million and Tarakeshwar Rural Municipality Rs 10 million.
Four local governments in Dhading have been allocated Rs 18 million. Galchhi Rural Municipality will receive Rs 6 million, Siddhalekh Rural Municipality Rs 4 million, Gajuri Rural Municipality Rs 4 million and Benighat Rorang Rural Municipality Rs 4 million.
Likewise, Gandaki Rural Municipality of Gorkha will receive Rs 4 million, while Devghat and Aanbukhaireni rural municipalities of Tanahun will receive Rs 4 million each.
The Bhotekoshi flood caused significant loss of life and property in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading and other districts. Relief, search and rescue, and rehabilitation efforts are continuing following the disaster.
