LALITPUR: The Nepali Congress (NC) has praised the security agencies for their role and efforts in responding to the recent disasters.
A meeting of the party’s Central Works Execution Committee acknowledged the contributions of the security agencies to rescue and relief operations following the devastating flash floods in the Bhotekoshi River and subsequent flooding in the Trishuli River system on August 26.
The party also appreciated the assistance, humanitarian support, and solidarity demonstrated by the three tiers of government, political parties, social organizations, and the private sector during the crisis.
The meeting held on Tuesday emphasized the need to make rescue, relief, rehabilitation, and reconstruction efforts more systematic and effective, according to NC Spokesperson Devraj Chalise.
The Nepali Congress has previously contributed Rs 10 million to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund.
The meeting also decided to form a committee under the coordination of Prof. Dr. Govinda Raj Pokharel to assess post-flood search, rescue, relief, and rehabilitation efforts, as well as health and education needs, the socioeconomic situation, national security, and climate justice. The committee has been given seven days to prepare and submit its report.
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