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On August 13, 2023, DPNet Province Level Committee formation meeting was organized by DPNet Nepal at Birendranagar, Surkhet of Karnali Province. The meeting was attended by DPNet members of Karnali Province including Social Awareness Center SAC, Surkhet, SOSEC Nepal, Dailekh, Sharada, RukumPaschim, Surya Social Service Society (4S), Jumla, Development Society Nepal, Salyan, Rukumeli Social Development Center (RSDC), Rukum Paschim, Panchtara Yuwa Samrakshak Manch (PTYSM), Jajarkot, Village Development and Save the Environment Forum (VDSEF) Nepal, Kalikot along with Dr. Raju Thapa, Acting Chair, Mr. Harshaman Maharjan, Deputy General Secretary and Mr. Sher Bahadur Karki, Member of DPNet Central Committee.

Dr. Raju Thapa explained the organizational structures along with the activities of DPNet to all participants. He further explained the role of DPNet as the secretariat of the National Platform for DRR at the federal level. Dr. Thapa further underscored the importance of fostering collaboration and cooperation among Karnali Province members to fortify disaster risk reduction and management within the province.

After a fruitful discussion and commitment of members to work together, DPNet Karnali Province Committee was formed with the ‘SOSEC Nepal’ as coordinator.

Dr. Raju Thapa extended congratulations to the newly appointed coordinator and all participants, emphasizing their dedication to collaborating closely with the provincial committee to effectively enhance disaster risk reduction efforts across Karnali province.