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Summary

The Jhapa Village Assembly, under Article 221(1) of the Nepal Constitution, has enacted a law for effective disaster risk reduction and management to protect lives, property, heritage, and structures in the Jhapa Rural Municipality. The act involves the formation of disaster management committees at both the village and ward levels, each responsible for specific duties and granted certain rights to effectively manage and respond to disasters. Additionally, it includes the mobilization of security agencies and other relevant organizations to support disaster management efforts. A Disaster Management Fund will be established to finance these activities. The initiative also outlines crime and punishment measures to enforce compliance and ensure the effectiveness of disaster management protocols.