Laws should be formulated keeping disaster at centre: Law Minister Gautam
Summary
Law Minister Sobita Gautam has urged that disaster risk be placed at the center of lawmaking and state action, citing repeated floods and landslides across Nepal. Lawmakers also called for immediate relief, legal support for missing persons’ families, and disaster-resilient reconstruction after the Bhotekoshi floods.
Key Points
- Law Minister Sobita Gautam said disaster incidents must be the focus of laws and all state action.
- She said the ministry is discussing legal procedures with NDRRMA for declaring deaths and registering missing persons after the Bhotekoshi disaster.
- MPs called for victim-friendly relief, rehabilitation, and reconstruction that can withstand future disasters.
- Lawmakers also urged stronger early-warning systems, climate adaptation, and protection of local culture during recovery.
