Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle Pledges Swift Action on Bhote Koshi Disaster Recovery
Summary
Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle says the government will rapidly move ahead with rescue, relief, and reconstruction work after the Bhote Koshi disaster. He announced five task forces, a two-phase PDNA, and plans for a business recovery package while urging faster fund mobilization and stronger coordination with the Nepali Army and neighboring countries.
Key Points
- Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle pledged swift government action to address damage and reconstruction after the Bhote Koshi disaster.
- The government will form five task forces covering infrastructure, roads and bridges, WASH, and tunnels, while a special team will coordinate with the Nepali Army and Nepal Electricity Authority for tunnel rescue and risk response.
- A two-phase Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) will document damage and loss before shaping future development and rehabilitation strategy.
- Wagle said disaster funds must be mobilized without bureaucratic delay and that the government is preparing a Business Recovery Package, with climate-related disaster issues to be raised internationally.
