Grant delay leaves earthquake victims out in the cold

Distribution of housing grants remains stalled after data on losses submitted by local authorities in Jajarkot and West Rukum is found to be inaccurate.

Local authorities have restarted the data collection process and the headcount of survivors of the November 3 earthquake citing errors in the first attempt. Delays in finalising the data have deprived the displaced families of government grants meant for the construction of temporary housing.