Quake-hit Nepal's reconstruction to cost over Rs 500 bn

May 15, 2015 21:17

The reconstruction of the quake-ravaged Nepal would cost over Rs 500 billion, the Finance Minister said today, as he sought long-term support for bringing the country back on track.

Chairing a meeting of donor agencies, Finance Minister Ram Sharan Mahat said that the preliminary estimated cost for the reconstruction is over Rs 500 billion and works have been started by setting up a fund of Rs 200 billion for the time being.

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