Chief Minister Acharya Emphasizes Coordination for Disaster Risk Reduction

Butwal. Chief Minister of Lumbini Province, Chetanarayan Acharya, has stated that effective coordination and preparedness among all three tiers of government and concerned bodies are necessary for disaster risk reduction and management. He stressed that the government should invest as needed to reduce loss of life and property due to disasters and that concerned bodies must effectively fulfill their responsibilities.

Speaking at an interaction and learning exchange program with stakeholders on disaster risk reduction and management held in Arghakhanchi on Friday, Chief Minister Acharya said that legal, institutional, and practical aspects need to be improved to make disaster management effective. He mentioned that preparedness, coordination, and a sense of responsibility should be prioritized to reduce the damage caused by disaster incidents.