President of Disaster Study Committee Poudel Takes Oath
Summary
Krishna Prasad Poudel took oath as chairperson of the special parliamentary committee studying disaster impacts in the Bhotekoshi and Kaligandaki corridors. He said the panel will prepare a fact-based, implementable report to help reduce future damage from such disasters.
Key Points
- National Assembly Chairman Narayan Prasad Dahal administered the oath to Krishna Prasad Poudel as chairperson of the disaster study committee.
- The special committee will study disasters in the Bhotekoshi and Kaligandaki corridors and prepare recommendations within three months.
- Poudel said the report will be based on facts, data, and national and international practices.
- He pledged that the committee would consider the suffering of affected citizens, including children, women, mothers, and people with disabilities.
