Contributions to the Prime Minister's Relief Fund have been gradually increasing to help the post-disaster management works in the country. 

According to the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, the Fund currently holds a total balance of Rs 13.68 billion. 

Of the total amount collected, almost Rs 10 billion is held in accounts across nine commercial banks. Additionally, a balance of USD 23.6 million is held in two commercial banks.

It may be noted that Rs 1 billion was disbursed from the Fund to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority for carrying out relief support activities in the flood-affected areas.