DPNet Team Congratulates Dinesh Bhatta on Appointment as Executive Chief of NDRRMA
The DPNet team extended warm congratulations and best wishes to Dinesh Bhatta on his appointment as the Chief Executive of the NDRRMA. The DPNet team, including Immediate Past President (IPP) Surya Bahadur Thapa, General Secretary Suraj Gautam, executive committee members, advisors, and technical advisors, visited the NDRRMA office on March 21, 2025, to formally convey their regards. On behalf of the team, DPNet Chairperson Dr. Raju Thapa presented a bouquet and khada to Mr. Bhatta, followed by the entire team offering khadas as a gesture of admiration and good wishes. In his brief remarks, Dr. Thapa congratulated Mr. Bhatta and expressed the team’s confidence in his leadership, wishing him a successful and impactful tenure ahead.
While the visit was primarily a congratulatory one, Dr. Thapa suggested organizing a dedicated meeting with the broader DPNet team in the near future to provide in-depth suggestions and recommendations that could support Mr. Bhatta’s leadership in advancing disaster risk reduction and management in Nepal. During an informal discussion, the DPNet team shared a few preliminary suggestions, emphasizing the importance of taking timely and strategic steps. One of the key suggestions was the immediate facilitation for the provisions related to Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council on the appointment of three expert members. Additionally, the team highlighted the urgent need to fulfill the mandate of the National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, which requires five expert members, including at least two women, to ensure inclusive representation and functionality.
The team also encouraged Mr. Bhatta to begin preparations for Nepal’s participation in the upcoming Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction. Suggestions included initiating the GPDRR basket fund, starting discussions on developing a national position paper, and drafting the official statement to represent Nepal at the global forum. Furthermore, DPNet recommended that NDRRMA convene regular multi-stakeholder consultations involving UN agencies, donors, INGOs, NGOs, academia, media, the private sector, and disaster-affected communities at least once every two months. Such inclusive dialogues, the team emphasized, would enhance collective understanding and cooperation in disaster governance.
In response, Mr. Bhatta expressed his sincere gratitude for the warm wishes and thoughtful suggestions. He appreciated DPNet's commitment and acknowledged the importance of collaborative engagement. He affirmed his positive attitude toward working with all stakeholders and expressed hope that DPNet would serve as his right hand in achieving effective disaster risk management throughout his tenure.
