Nepal Earthquake Relief Dispute
Government criticized over slow earthquake victim support
What happened
Lawmakers and affected communities are criticizing the Nepali government for slow housing and relief provision to earthquake victims in Rukum West and Karnali, with many survivors still in temporary shelters more than two years after the disaster.
Timeline
Parliament Raises Earthquake Relief Concerns
May 21, 11:27Nepali parliamentarians raised concerns about slow support for earthquake victims in multiple districts along with other issues such as road safety and disaster preparedness ahead of monsoon. Calls included better coordination among government levels and increased resources for disaster response.
MP Criticizes Housing Delays
May 21, 08:27MP Gopal Sharma condemned the Nepali government for neglecting safe housing provision for earthquake victims in western districts including Rukum West. Despite 3 billion rupees deposited for reconstruction, grants have not been distributed and government offices lack staff deployment.
Survivors Remain in Shelters
May 11, 07:38More than two years after the 2023 Karnali earthquake, thousands of survivors remain trapped in temporary shelters due to stalled reconstruction. Delays stem from disputes over beneficiary lists and insufficient government grants, forcing some to rebuild using loans without technical support.
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Parliamentarians Raise Concerns on Road Safety, Disaster Preparedness, Fertilizer Shortage, and Earthquake Victim Support
May 21Parliamentarians in Nepal raised concerns over road safety, disaster preparedness for the upcoming monsoon, fertilizer shortage affecting farmers, inflation, and support for earthquake victims …
ratopati.com PoliticsMP Sharma Criticizes Government's Inaction on Earthquake Victim Housing
May 21CPN MP Gopal Sharma criticizes the Nepali government's inaction on providing safe housing to earthquake victims in Rukum West and surrounding districts, highlighting the …
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