India gives Rs 96-cr post-quake aid to Nepal

Kathmandu, September 24

India has provided Rs 96 crore to Nepal as part of its commitment towards assistance and rehabilitation after the 2015 earthquake which saw the death of over 9,000 persons in the country, the Indian Embassy said here on Thursday.

The financial support was provided as housing and school sector assistance and would further help in the renovation of educational institutions and houses for the people affected in the natural disaster.

“The Government of India has provided 1.54 billion Nepali Rupees to Nepal, fulfilling its commitment towards post-earthquake reconstruction assistance,” the Indian Embassy said in a statement.

Namgyal Khampa, the Deputy Chief of Mission at the Indian Embassy, handed over the cheque amounting to Nepali Rupees 1.54 billion to Sishir Kumar Dhungana, Secretary, Nepal’s Ministry of Finance.

India has expressed commitment to help rebuild 50,000 private houses in Gorkha and Nuwakot districts, which were destroyed due to the 2015 great earthquake. Of the 92 per cent construction works have already been completed, the statement said.

“India remains committed to continuing supporting the people and Government of Nepal in their post-earthquake recovery efforts,” it said. PTI