Kathmandu: National Assembly (NA) members have drawn the government’s attention towards preparedness for risk reduction of monsoon-induced incidents as well as for relief, rescue, and rehabilitation efforts. During the zero hour of the Upper House meeting today, Goma Devi Timilsina stated that the government’s preparation for disaster risk reduction was not adequate even after receiving prior information about potential disasters.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Rajendra Laxmi Gaire emphasized the need for the government to enhance rescue operations, highlighting that recent floods in the Bhotekoshi River had swept away individuals, the Miteri bridge linking Nepal and China, as well as vehicles and containers. Meanwhile, Bishnu Bahadur Biswokarma expressed concern over the violation of women’s rights in Afghanistan, suggesting that Nepal should actively raise this issue.
Additionally, Durga Kumari Gurung brought attention to the increasing risk of wild animal attacks in Bardiya, urging government intervention. Nara Bahadur Bista proposed that all political parties should unite on matters of disaster risk reduction and management. Natayan Dutta Mishra called on the government to address the shortage of chemical fertilizers, a critical issue for agriculture.
Furthermore, Yubaraj Sharma underscored the importance of the early enactment of the School Education Bill and urged the government to take the protest of doctors seriously, emphasizing the need for a prompt resolution of their grievances.