Students, employees and management of the International School of Tourism and Hotel Management (IST) College in Kathmandu have donated Rs 505,000 to citizens affected by floods in the Bhote Koshi, Kali Gandaki and Budhi Gandaki rivers. The contribution was handed over on Monday through Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha.
Contribution from students and staff
The donation brought together contributions from students of the college's Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM) and Bachelor of Travel and Tourism Management (BTTM) faculties, along with employees and the management team. The combined amount was Rs 505,000.
The contribution was directed to citizens affected by flooding in the three river areas named by the college. The information provided on the donation did not specify how the funds will be distributed among affected communities or which relief activities they will support.
Handover through the minister
The money was handed over on Monday through Biraj Bhakta Shrestha, the minister responsible for energy, water resources and irrigation. No further details were provided about the handover or the next steps for delivering assistance to flood-affected citizens.
The college community's donation included participation from both academic programmes as well as employees and management. The amount represents their collective contribution to people affected by floods in the Bhote Koshi, Kali Gandaki and Budhi Gandaki rivers.
