COVID19 Emergency Fund
In order to combat COVID-19 in the region, Prime Minister of India proposed creation of a COVID-19 Emergency Fund based on voluntary contributions from all the SAARC member countries. The fund can be used by any of the partner countries to meet the cost of immediate actions.
Announcement of COVID19 Emergency Fund
Contributions by Member Countries (As on date 23-03-2020)
| Sr. No. | Country | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afghanistan | USD 1,000,000 |
| 2 | Bangladesh | USD 1,500,000 |
| 3 | Bhutan | USD 100,000 |
| 4 | India | USD 10,000,000 |
| 5 | Maldives | USD 200,000 |
| 6 | Nepal | NPR 100,000,000 (USD 831,393.45) |
| 7 | Sri Lanka | USD 5,000,000 |