Pace Up Reconstruction

One year has elapsed since a 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit Jajarkot, Rukum West and nearby districts. The devastating earthquake destroyed about 34,500 houses in Jajarkot and 16,900 in Rukum West. As per the Temporary Housing Construction Grant Procedure for Earthquake Affected Households - 2080, a displaced family whose house is completely or partially damaged and has become uninhabitable will receive Rs. 50,000 each in two installments. However, the inordinate delay in releasing the second installment of the relief assistance from the government, the victims have been left high and dry. This has also slowed down the pace of reconstruction works.