What is the Nepal government’s ‘one-door policy’ for flood relief?
Summary
The Nepal government has introduced a ‘one-door system’ to manage relief for flood victims in Rasuwa’s Bhotekoshi area, aiming to prevent irregularities and speed up aid delivery. Donations must now be routed through designated government channels, with unauthorized collection drives declared illegal.
Key Points
- The government’s one-door policy channels all cash and in-kind relief for the Bhotekoshi flood disaster through designated state mechanisms.
- Officials say the system is meant to prevent financial irregularities and ensure aid reaches affected victims quickly and fairly.
- Three main collection hubs have been set up in Kathmandu, Nuwakot and Dhading for international and domestic relief materials.
- Unauthorized private fundraising or relief collection drives have been banned and ordered to stop immediately.
