Govt secys directed to make relief distribution effective

Govt secys directed to make relief distribution effective

KATHMANDU, JUN 25 - The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has directed the officials of concerned ministries to lay emphasis on the rehabilitation of the victims of floods and landslides.

Secretaries of various government ministries marked their presence in a meeting convened at the PM’s Office in Singha Durbar on Tuesday to review the distribution of relief package s to those affected by floods in Far and Mid-Western regions of the country.

Acting Chief Secretary Krishna Hari Baskota directed the secretaries to work responsibly to ensure effective supply of relief package s and rehabilitation of the flood victims .

Secretaries at the Home Minister, Finance Ministry, Urban Development, Physical Infrastructure and Transportation, Health and Irrigation have been given special direction during the meting.

Secretary Baskota urged the secretaries to work according to the Cabinet decision of June 21 and provide a financial relief of Rs 35,000 each to the families rendered homeless and expedite the work of reconstruction and rehabilitation.  

According to the PMO, at least 39 people have been killed, 17 gone missing and seven injured due to floods and landslides in Darchula, Baitadi, Dailekh, Doti, Humla, Kalikot, Palpa, Jumla, Achham, Kanchapur, Rupandehi, Bajhang, Mustang, Pyuthan, Surkhet, Kailali, Dolpa, Dadeldhura, Bardiya, Siraha and Salyan districts.

Likewise, around 578 houses have been completely damaged and 1057 houses have been partly damaged due to the rain-induced disaster. A total of 2194 families and 6879 people have been affected by the disaster.

The government has dispatched 20,000 chlorine tables and 2100 bottles of chlorine for purifying water to the flood-ravaged districts including Darchula, Baskota informed. He added that public toilets are being built in the areas.  Likewise, the government has dispatched 500 quintals of rice, 230 quintals of rice, 280 kg flattened-rice, 5 quintals of lentils and 500 litres of oil.