India handed over second consignment of relief materials for the families hit by recent floods and landslides in Nepal today.
Second Secretary at the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu Narayan Singh handed over the second consignment of relief materials — In continuation of India government’s support to the disaster-hit people — to Assistant Chief District Officer of Banke Mr Datta Raj Hamal on behalf of the Government of India.
“The consignment of 21.5 tonnes of humanitarian assistance comprising essential hygiene supplies, medicines, mosquito nets, life jackets, sleeping mats, food items, gum boot, inflatable rubber boat and motor was transported to Nepalgunj from India, today,” according to a press release issued by the Embassy of India in Kathmandu.
Further consignments of relief materials will arrive in coming days, added the press release.
Earlier, the Indian Embassy handed over the first consignment of relief materials worth Rs 11.85 million to CDO of Banke district Khagendra Prasad Rijal for flood survivors, on Tuesday.
The India government has remained in touch with the Nepal government is extending all supports and assistance to the flood victims in the aftermath of devastation caused by the recent floods and landslides in Nepal, the Embassy said.