'Province government committed to mitigating disaster risk as per its capacity'

Biratnagar, May 23: Minister for Internal Affairs and Law of Koshi Province, Rewati Raman Bhandari, has pledged to undertake disaster-response efforts as per the capacity. 

Inaugurating a province-level seminar related to the 'disaster warning system' organized by the National Disaster Risk Reduction here today, he stated that the province government has identified disaster-prone areas across Koshi Province and is committed to implementing disaster risk reduction and damage mitigation measures according to available resources.

He added that preparations, based on existing resources and capabilities, are underway to prevent people from potential disasters. 

Stating that destruction has been a part of development, the Minister stressed the importance of early warning systems in reducing potential damage. He also called for increased civic awareness to prevent and minimize disaster-related losses.

At the event, Koshi Province Assembly members Amrit Aryal, Kishorchandra Dulal, and Geeta Timilsina urged the province government to implement long-term disaster mitigation measures. (RSS)