'Seed money' handed over to flood-affected pharmaceutical entrepreneurs

In the first phase, assistance of Rs 55,000 per person was provided to six affected businessmen through the ward chair of Bidur Municipality, Nilam Babu Dhungel, in coordination with the Kathmandu District Branch of the Association and in collaboration with the Nuwakot District Branch. A total of Rs 471,897 was collected through the campaign.It is reported that 300,000 rupees were handed over to the affected businessmen from the collected amount. Stating that even though the disaster has caused damage to businesses, the unity and human spirit among businessmen cannot be weakened, it has been stated that this support from the association is a symbol of encouragement and self-strength along with financial support for the resumption of business operations.Shubhaman Shrestha 'Suman', general secretary of the Kathmandu district branch Chemists & Druggists Association, said, "We are one, we are together. Therefore, we will rise again after every disaster, we will definitely rise." The association has stated that it will continue to provide necessary support and cooperation in the coming days for the rehabilitation of flood-affected professionals.