The Government of Japan decided to implement the Emergency Grant Aid amounting to 14 million US dollars to support the Government of Nepal, which was announced in light of the massive damage caused by the earthquake occurred on April 25, through 8 international organizations and others.

In this aid, humanitarian emergency assistance such as food, emergency medical care, shelter, health, and water and sanitation is to be provided to the most affected areas such as Sindhupalchowk, through World Food Program (WFP), International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), and United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and others. This aid will also include assistance for early recovery of Nepal through United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and others.

According to a press release issued by Japanese Embassy, the Government of Japan will implement this aid swiftly and intends to continue to provide effective assistance to the extent possible in a seamless manner including in the stage of recovery and reconstruction of Nepal.