Kathmandu, Bhadra 16 - Authorities in have tightened rules for collecting monetary assistance for survivors of the Bhotekoshi flash floods, directing that financial donations be deposited only into authorised government accounts.
The decision is designed to improve the management of relief funds and avoid potential misuse in the current disaster response efforts. It was decided during an all-stakeholder meeting convened at the District Administration Office, Myagdi, in the presence of representatives of political parties, security agencies and other stakeholders. The meeting concluded that flood rescue money should only be given to the official account announced by the government.
Assistant Chief District Officer Kulraj Acharya appealed to the public to not transfer relief funds into any account or QR code other than the official one provided by the government. The measure aims to guarantee that financial aid will be effectively reported and distributed to people impacted. There have also been some changes to assist measures for in-kind humanitarian assistance. Instead of taking supplies without coordinating, officials will draw up a list of the relief supplies needed and receive the help accordingly.
The administration said, the method is designed to facilitate the provision of monetary and material relief and limit the potential for duplication or misuse. The move follows ongoing efforts by people, NGOs and local authorities in Nepal to mobilize support to the communities impacted by the devastating floods. There is a greater push towards official channels, accountability and coordinated humanitarian assistance distribution, particularly in the wake of the many millions of dollars and relief materials being collected.
The Myagdi administration also said two people from the disctrict are still missing after the disaster while three who had lost contact with their family members have re-established communication with them. The individuals had been working at the Trishuli A Hydropower Project in Rasuwa when the floods struck.
Source: Nepal News
