First Provincial General Assembly of DPNet Karnali Province Committee Concludes in Surkhet
The first provincial general assembly of the DPNet Karnali Province Committee successfully concluded in Surkhet on 16th March, 2025, bringing together DPNet member organizations working in disaster risk management and climate change adaptation. DPNet’s Central President Dr. Raju Thapa, Immediate Past President (IPP) Surya Bahadur Thapa, and Deputy General Secretary Harsaman Maharjan also attended the program.
Dr. Raju Thapa delivered a presentation on the Provincial Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (PPDRR), highlighting its objectives and key provisions. He emphasized the need for a well-coordinated mechanism to strengthen disaster preparedness, response, and resilience in Karnali Province. Dr. Thapa requsted DPNet Karnali to take steps in forming the PPDRR, stressing that provincial-level platforms are essential for decentralizing disaster risk management and implementing localized solutions. He discussed the importance of thematic groups within NPDRR and encouraged the engagement of diverse actors, including government agencies, civil society organizations, and the private sector. He called on participants to initiate discussions, mobilize resources, and develop strategies to implement effective disaster risk reduction measures at the provincial level.
The new DPNet Karnali Provincial Committee was announced during the assembly through a consensus-based selection process. The elected leadership team includes President Hira Singh Thapa, Vice President Kisan Kumar Kshetriyal, Secretary Tikaram Acharya, Deputy Secretary Mahesh Bhattarai, Treasurer Dinesh Shrestha, and members Ramchandra Jyoti, Nim Bahadur Wali, and Bishnu Budha. Newly elected President Hira Singh Thapa highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts in strengthening disaster preparedness and response mechanisms in Karnali Province. He expressed his commitment to making DPNet Karnali a hub for knowledge sharing and capacity building in disaster management establishing resource center.
Dr. Thapa extended his best wishes to the newly formed committee and assured continuous support from the central office and he handed over laptop from central office to DPNet Karnali Province Committee. He reiterated the necessity of stronger coordination among stakeholders to enhance disaster resilience in the region. The assembly concluded with a renewed commitment from all stakeholders to work together towards a proactive and effective disaster preparedness network in Karnali Province. Participants acknowledged the growing risks posed by natural disasters in the province and pledged to strengthen disaster risk reduction efforts through a coordinated and inclusive approach.
