Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle Emphasizes Public Trust in Disaster Relief Efforts
Summary
Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle says the government will speed up disaster relief fund releases and prepare a long-term rehabilitation plan for affected areas. He also says Nepal should raise the issue of climate-driven disasters on the global stage and is preparing a business revival package to cushion economic losses.
Key Points
- Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle said public contributions to disaster relief should be released quickly to affected areas without bureaucratic delay.
- He stressed that reconstruction must consider livelihoods and social conditions, citing vacant houses built after the Gorkha earthquake in Laprak.
- The government plans to complete a rapid post-disaster damage assessment by Thursday evening and prepare a long-term master plan for rehabilitation and settlement development.
- Wagle said Nepal should present its climate-related disaster losses at the UN General Assembly to help mobilize international assistance.
