Jajarkot earthquake: 4,000 affected receive first installment of assistance
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Kathmandu: A total of 4,282 people, affected by the November 3 earthquake in Aathbiskot municipality of Rukum West, have received the first installment of government assistance meant for building temporary shelters.
Over 9,000 have been identified as eligible for receiving earthquake assistance. ‘Each received Rs. 25,000 and the amount has been deposited in their bank accounts,’ said Maniraj Shah, Aathbiskot municipality, the acting chief administrative officer.
The local government was provided Rs. 175 million from the District Disaster Management Fund to assist the disaster-affected in managing the temporary shelter. The amount for others affected will be deposited once their bank accounts come into operation, it is said.
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