Following the devastating floods in the Bhotekoshi river in Rasuwa, the Nepal government has implemented a ‘one-door system’ to streamline the collection and distribution of relief materials, prevent irregularities, and ensure swift delivery to victims.

What is the ‘one-door policy’ initiated by the government to support the Bhotekoshi disaster relief?

The government introduced the one-door policy to eliminate potential financial irregularities and ensure that relief reaches affected communities without delay. According to the Ministry of Finance, the system applies to individuals, the private sector, donor agencies, and international organisations wishing to contribute cash or in-kind assistance to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund.

Under this system, the Office of the Prime Minister has designated specific focal persons and locations to collect aid, which the government will then systematically distribute.

Can donors contribute materials instead of cash, and how can they do so?

Yes, individuals and organisations may contribute in-kind supplies instead of cash. Donors can either hand over materials to the government or coordinate to deliver relief directly to victims. To streamline collection, the government has established three main drop-off hubs:

International Relief (Air Cargo): Collected at the National Emergency Operation Centre Warehouse at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. (Contact: Shraddha Bhattarai, WFP Representative – +977 9841879222)

Domestic Relief (Nuwakot Area): Collected at the Nepali Army’s Maithali Barracks in Battar, Nuwakot. (Contact: Aabishkar, Nepali Army – +977 9851234324)

Domestic Relief (Dhading Area): Collected at the Baireni Barracks in Dhading. (Contact: Dilip Ghale – +977 9851154226)

Additionally, donors may coordinate directly with the Chief District Officer (CDO) of the respective district affected by the disaster.

Are private entities, groups, or individuals permitted to independently collect relief funds or materials?

No. The government has not granted permission to any private organisation, group, or individual to collect relief funds or materials independently. Senior officials at the Ministry of Finance confirmed that unauthorised collection drives—including those circulating on social media—are illegal. The Ministry of Home Affairs has been instructed to halt all unauthorised fundraising immediately.

How will the government distribute the collected aid to the victims?

The government has set up an integrated distribution mechanism utilising civil administration, the Nepali Army, the Nepal Police, and local and provincial governments to ensure equitable distribution so that no affected victim is left out.

Can donors transfer large amounts of money from abroad, and is there a limit?

There are no caps or ceilings on donations; donors may contribute any amount of cash or volume of materials. Overseas donors transferring funds to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund via international SWIFT bank transfers should take note of the following details:

SWIFT/BIC Instructions: Because Nepal does not use the International Bank Account Number (IBAN) format, donors must provide their bank with the beneficiary bank’s SWIFT code, account name (Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund), and the designated account number.

Payment Reference: Specify the payment details clearly as Rasuwa/Bhotekoshi flood relief, 26 AUG 2026.

Currency: Most fund accounts are maintained in Nepali Rupees (NPR), though foreign currencies sent via SWIFT will be converted automatically by receiving banks. (For direct US Dollar transfers, Himalayan Bank operates account 01905631210046 with SWIFT code HIMANPKA). If an 11-character BIC is required by your local bank, append XXX to the 8-character code (eg, RBBANPKAXXX).

Processing & Fees: International transfers typically process within 1-3 business days. Selecting the “OUR” fee option during the transfer ensures the full donation amount reaches the destination without deduction of correspondent banking fees.