Footwear Manufacturers Association Contributes Over 5 Million Rupees in Relief and Footwear Supplies
4th September 2026, Kathmandu
The Footwear Manufacturers Association of Nepal has provided over 5 million rupees worth of financial and material assistance to aid citizens affected by the Bhote Koshi flood in Rasuwa.
Footwear Manufacturers Association Contribution
Financial Mobilization and Material Assistance
Member Support Collection: Following an internal appeal to its members, the association collected over 5 million rupees in combined cash and in-kind contributions.
Immediate Footwear Supply: The association prioritized providing shoes and slippers to flood-impacted residents, delivering collected inventory directly to government authorities for distribution.
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Material Handover: General Secretary Nirmal Bhattarai confirmed that 15,000 pairs of shoes and slippers have already been handed over to designated government agencies.
Future Commitment and Disaster Response
Targeted Distribution Plan: The association announced readiness to dispatch additional footwear supplies as government authorities provide specific headcount and location requirements across affected regions.
Continued Assistance: The leadership pledged ongoing support and resource mobilization to assist with long-term relief and community rehabilitation efforts during the disaster period.
