Government moves to increase allowances for security personnel deployed in disaster response
Summary
The government has decided to revise allowances and daily snack expenses for security personnel deployed in frontline search, rescue and relief operations during disasters. The move is aimed at motivating responders from the Nepal Police, Armed Police Force and Army and making disaster management more effective.
Key Points
- The government will revise allowances and snack expenses for security personnel involved in disaster response during floods, landslides and fires.
- The decision was made at a Thursday meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority.
- The revision covers personnel from the Nepal Police, Armed Police Force and Army deployed in frontline search, rescue and relief operations.
- Security agencies must now send proposals to their respective line ministries for further approval and implementation.
