Parliamentary Committee Directs Ministry for Effective Coordination in Reconstruction of Flood and Landslide Affected Areas
Summary
The parliamentary Infrastructure Development Committee has directed the ministry to coordinate reconstruction efforts in flood- and landslide-affected areas and prepare an immediate action plan. It also asked for detailed damage assessments, budget arrangements, and full implementation of the e-GP system from Kartik 1.
Key Points
- The Infrastructure Development Committee told the ministry to coordinate effectively across federal, provincial, and local levels for reconstruction in disaster-hit areas.
- Chairman Ashish Gajurel said damage details for roads, bridges, drinking water, drainage, and other infrastructure should be collected and restoration work intensified.
- The committee urged the ministry to fully implement the e-GP system from Kartik 1 and address price adjustment issues to ensure timely and quality completion of projects.
- Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading were specifically mentioned among the flood- and landslide-affected districts that need reconstruction planning.
