Nepal-India Friendship Council distributes aid to flood and landslide victims

The Council's Chairman, Samim Miyan Ansari led the distribution on Wednesday. As part of the aid program, 100 households received essential food items, corrugated sheets, bedding, and other necessary materials.

The House of Representatives member Uday Shumsher Jabara, Bagmati Province's Sports Minister Min Krishna Maharjan, Mayor of Godawari Municipality Gajendra Maharjan, local representatives, and community leaders attended the event.

In his address, Chairman Miyan, who also heads the Muslim Commission, stated that assisting those in distress is one of the most beautiful aspects of humanity. He called upon the government to intensify rescue and relief efforts for the flood and landslide victims.

Bagmati Province's Sports Minister Min Krishna Maharjan praised the Council for its humanitarian and social contributions. During the disaster events of September 28 and 29, 2024 (Asoj 11 and 12, 2081) five people lost their lives in Godawari Municipality, and over a hundred families were displaced due to floods and landslides.

The Nepal-India Friendship Council has consistently supported poor and affected communities during previous disasters such as the major earthquake, the COVID-19 pandemic, floods, landslides, and fires. The Council also provides relief to impoverished families during festivals such as Ramadan, positively impacting local communities.