NRCS, Kaski extends helping hand to quake survivors

Kaski, Nov 6: The Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) Kaski has ensured a monetary assistance to the survivors of the recent earthquake in Jajarkot and Rukum West. According to the NRCS, Kaski, it has dispatched a sum of Rs 100,000 for each survivor in both districts.

The Society has urged all its bodies, members, staff and volunteers to join hands in assisting the survivors. Similarly, the Gandaki Province government and the Pokhara Metropolis have also extended financial aid to address the immediate needs of the survivors.

The province government had previously pledged Rs 10 million in aid and send a medical team led by Dr Bikash Gauchan to the affected area. The team has already started its works. Furthermore, the local government has announced financial aid amounting to Rs five million for the affected areas and has dispatched a medical team to provide assistance to those in need, it is said.---.