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Myagdi local units receive disaster relief grants

The federal government has disbursed the initial tranche of funding through the disaster authority.

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  • The government disbursed grants to six local units in Myagdi.
  • Chief District Officer Ganesh Gaire confirmed the federal funding.
  • Relief distribution has started for families who lost their homes.

Six local levels in Myagdi have received financial grants in the initial phase from the government. Chief District Officer Ganesh Gaire stated that the federal government disbursed the funds through the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority. Gaire, who serves as the chairperson of the district disaster management committee, explained that the funds are intended for essential disaster management work. According to Gaire, the government has initiated grants to help disaster-affected municipalities carry out foundational work. Additional budget allocations for reconstruction projects requested by local authorities will be provided in line with official guidelines. Furthermore, officials have initiated the distribution process for a three-month relief package designated for households that lost their residences. Official figures indicate that one hundred eleven homes suffered complete destruction, displacing families across the district. The initial funding phase distributes forty lakh rupees to each of the six local units, amounting to a total of two crore forty lakh rupees distributed by the government.

From public sources and the WeNepal research team

https://wenepal.com/article/myagdi-local-units-receive-disaster-relief-grants-20261026

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