National Assembly forms special committee to study disasters
Summary
The National Assembly has formed a nine-member special committee to study disaster damage along the Bhotekoshi and Kaligandaki corridors and recommend long-term risk reduction measures. The panel will examine rescue, relief, compensation, climate impacts, early warning systems and rehabilitation efforts, with a deadline of mid-January 2027.
Key Points
- The National Assembly formed a nine-member special committee to study disasters along the Bhotekoshi and Kaligandaki corridors.
- The panel will review disaster preparedness, loss of life and property, rescue, relief, compensation, treatment and rehabilitation efforts.
- It will also analyze climate change impacts and recommend improvements to early warning systems, infrastructure reconstruction and climate justice measures.
- The committee has until mid-January 2027 to complete its work.
