Billionaire businessman Upendra Mahato has announced Rs 150 million in assistance for the relief and rehabilitation of the Great Earthquake victims. Organizing a press meet in the Capital today, he said Rs 30 million will be spent on relief and the remaining Rs 120 million will be spent for the construction of earthquake-resistant buildings in the highly affected region."Rs 30 million will be spent on immediate relief package such as tents, food stuff and clothing," said Mahato in the press meet. More than 15000 people are reported to have been injured and are receiving treatment on the streets as most hospitals have been inundated with casualties. He said Rs 120 million will be spent for the construction of quake-resistant school buildings in the highly affected region. Mahato expressed grief at the loss of lives in the quake and appealed Nepali people not to lose hope and stay united in rescue, relief and reconstruction of the country. 'Nepali people are known for their strong will power, confidence and dedication and with this strength we will be able to bounce back and rebuild our nation' he said.Upendra Mahato was awarded the title 'Manager of the Year-2007' in Russia, organised by Free Economic Society of Russia and International Academy of Management under the support of the Council of Federation of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation since 1997. Mahato is the first foreign national to receive this Russian award.
