HoR meeting: Minister Badi informs about implementation of long-term care plan for flood-affected children
Summary
Minister Sita Badi told the House of Representatives that the government has launched a long-term care plan for children affected by the Bhotekoshi flood, including rescue, family tracing, shelter, education, and medical support. She also said air rescues, safe spaces, and temporary shelters are being arranged for women, elderly citizens, and people with disabilities in flood-hit areas.
Key Points
- Minister Sita Badi said a long-term care plan has been introduced for children affected by the Bhotekoshi flood who need special protection.
- Child protection coordination mechanisms have been formed in 15 affected local levels, and 40 child-friendly centres are operating for needy children.
- The government has set up temporary protection services in Godawari Municipality-12, Thecho, Lalitpur, and has airlifted 11 women in complicated labor and newborns to Paropakar Maternity and Women's Hospital.
- Safe spaces and temporary shelters are being arranged for women, girls, elderly citizens, and people with disabilities in flood-affected areas.
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