Infrastructure Minister Calls for Powerful Disaster Management Body
Summary
Infrastructure Development Minister Sunil Lamsal has called for a powerful disaster management body similar to the former Nepal Reconstruction Authority. He said state mechanisms must be automatically activated for rescue, relief, and rehabilitation when disasters strike.
Key Points
- Sunil Lamsal said Nepal needs a high-authority body for disaster management and reconstruction similar to the former Nepal Reconstruction Authority.
- He questioned why ward, municipality, province and CDO offices were not automatically activated during recent disasters.
- Lamsal said the Planning Commission has been tasked with amending the law to speed up future disaster response.
- He directed officials to submit a concrete action plan within three days.
