Government to provide risk allowances and Rs 1 million relief to rescue personnel

Nepal’s government has approved risk allowances and meal expenses for security personnel and government employees deployed in search and rescue operations after flooding from the Bhotekoshi River in Rasuwa.

Government spokesperson and Education Minister Sasmit Pokharel said the Cabinet made the decision at a meeting on Thursday afternoon, acting on a proposal from the Ministry of Home Affairs.

The government also approved free medical treatment for security personnel and government employees injured during the rescue work. Families of any security personnel or government employees who die during the operations will receive Rs 1 million in relief, Pokharel said.