Sudurpaschim Province to provide Rs 10 mln to quake victims, send 20 health workers to quake-hit areas

The Sudurpaschim Province government has decided to provide Rs 10 million for the earthquake victims of Karnali Province.

An emergency meeting of the province government held on Saturday made the decision to this effect.

Speaking at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shahi said that the province government has decided to provide Rs 10 million to the earthquake victims of Karnali.

Similarly, he said the meeting has also decided to send 20 health workers to the quake affected areas.

The Chief Minister was of the opinion that a team with medicines, health equipment and other relief materials will head towards the affected areas today itself.

The provincial government also expressed condolences to bereaved families and wished for the speedy recovery of the injured.