India handovers emergency relief materials for families of Nepal

Kathmandu: A consignment of emergency relief materials, for families affected by the recent flood and landslides in Nepal, has been handed over by the Second Secretary Narayan Singh on behalf of the Government of India to the Chief District Officer of Banke Khagendra Prasad Rijal.

The consignment of 4.2 tonnes of humanitarian assistance comprising tarpaulins, sleeping bags, blankets, Chlorine tablets, and water bottles was transported to Nepalgunj from India. The government of India is also arranging other essential hygiene items and medicines as well as other relief materials, which will be delivered soon.

India continues to be a First Responder in crises in its neighborhood and beyond. Following the 2015 earthquake in Nepal, the Government of India was the first responder and carried out its largest disaster relief operation abroad – Operation Maitri. India had also assisted with relief materials in the aftermath of the Jajarkot earthquake in November 2023.

The government of India continues to remain steadfast in extending all possible support to the Government of Nepal in the aftermath of the devastation caused by the recent floods and landslides.