Chaudhary Group has announced Rs 250 million as a long-term relief program for the quake-hit victims on Wednesday.

Organizing a press meet, Binod Chaudhary, Chairman of Chaudhary Group, said the company will use the allocated relief amount to construct as many as 10,000 buildings for the quake-hit victims within six months.

According to Chaudhary, first Nepali billionaire listed by Forbes, Chaudhary Foundation will build 1,000 transitional houses while for the construction of remaining 9,000 buildings, donor countries, and private companies in and outside the country will be encouraged.

Chaudhary said new constructions will also target schools, colleges and rehabilitation of the quake victims. “We want to be part of nation building and stand with the victims of earthquake,” said Chaudhary.

Along with the pledges for reconstruction, Chaudhary group has also been actively involve in the distribution of relief materials in various parts of Nepal.