Armed Police Force Shifts to 'Immediate Deployment' Strategy for Disaster Management
Summary
The Armed Police Force of Nepal is shifting its disaster response strategy to immediate deployment near high-risk areas, enhancing insurance coverage, and launching community training and a road safety project along Prithvi Highway.
Key Points
- The Armed Police Force (APF) will shift its disaster management strategy from preparedness to immediate deployment near high-risk zones.
- Insurance coverage for APF personnel engaged in hazardous duties has been increased, with families receiving up to 3.7 million rupees in case of accidents.
- A proposal to declare rescuers who lose their lives in operations as 'disaster martyrs' has been positively received by the government.
- New projects include collaboration with local hospitals and ambulance services along Prithvi Highway and citizen training programs to improve disaster response.
