Agriculture Sector's Disaster Losses Often Overlooked

Nepal faces significant loss of life and property every year due to natural disasters like floods, landslides, and inundation. Immediately following disasters, the state's entire focus and resources are directed towards human rescue, reconstruction of physical infrastructure, and immediate relief. However, the billions in losses incurred by the agriculture and livestock sectors, considered the backbone of Nepal's economy and directly linked to the livelihoods of millions, are consistently overshadowed.

Disasters wash away farmers' paddy fields and livestock sheds, yet the government lacks precise data on these losses. The agriculture sector also consistently falls to the bottom of the priority list in relief and rehabilitation programs.