Home Minister Gurung Inspects Damaged BP Highway, Directs Strategic Disaster Preparedness
Summary
Home Minister Sudhan Gurung inspected damaged sections of the BP Highway in Kavrepalanchok, emphasizing strategic disaster preparedness and directing accelerated reconstruction efforts with a budget of Rs 8.50 billion to be completed within two years.
Key Points
- Home Minister Sudhan Gurung inspected the damaged BP Highway sections in Kavrepalanchok and emphasized the importance of proactive disaster management.
- He directed security officials to adopt strategic readiness, including aerial rescue operations using geo-location technology.
- Permanent reconstruction work has started on three damaged highway sections, aiming for completion within two years, with 25% progress reported.
- The government allocated Rs 8.50 billion for reconstruction, including projects supported by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
