INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
GANDAKI, SEPTEMBER 14Chief Minister of Gandaki Province Surendra Raj Pandey and
Resident Representative for UNDP in Nepal, Ayshanie Madagangoda-Labe today held discussion on the reconstruction and rehabilitation of
flood-hit Kagbeni of Mustang.
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During the meeting, CM Pandey drew attention of UNDP for the support, stating that locals are still
facing difficulties due to the flood that occurred at Kagbeni on August 13
The devastating Kagbeni flood had damaged property worth over Rs 1 billion.Saying that it is not easy to complete all works related to
reconstruction immediately amidst limited means and resources of the province government, he stressed that donor agencies should support in
accordance with the government's plan
CM Pandey urged Labe to support production-oriented programmes to stop migration within the province.
Briefing the
programmes run by UNDP in Gandaki Province, Labe said the programmes connecting the youths with employment would be launched in the province
"UNDP is ready to work with Gandaki Province government in reconstruction and rehabilitation of Kagbeni."A version of this article appears
in the print on September 15, 2023, of The Himalayan Times.
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