Vinayi Triveni Rural Municipality Trains 25 Community Disaster Volunteers

Nawalparasi. In Vinayi Triveni Rural Municipality of Nawalparasi (Bardaghat-Susta East), 25 community disaster volunteers have been trained to mitigate disaster risks. Recognizing that the community is the first responder during disasters, the rural municipality has prepared this specialized workforce to strengthen its response plan.

In collaboration with the Armed Police Force Nepal No. 31 Battalion Headquarters, East Nawalparasi, the rural municipality conducted an intensive 18-day disaster response training program. According to Rural Municipality Chairman Ghanshyam Giri, the training was organized as a preparedness measure, given that Vinayi Triveni is at risk of various types of disasters. In this fiscal year, the volunteer team was formed by including youths from 4 out of the 7 wards of the rural municipality.

Armed Police Deputy Superintendent Laxman Baral stated that the capacity of the locals has been enhanced, keeping in mind the sensitive geographical conditions connected to the Nepal-India border area. He expressed confidence that since security agencies alone are not sufficient, a trained community will play an effective role in minimizing disaster damage. During the 18-day training, participants were taught skills in primary rescue, first aid, and emergency alertness through both theoretical knowledge and practical exercises.

The trained volunteers are expected to provide immediate assistance to the community during disasters, facilitate rescue operations for security agencies, and assist in the formulation of disaster preparedness plans at the local level. Armed Police Inspector Gorakh Bhandari informed that the volunteers have been made proficient in skills to keep themselves safe while ensuring the safety of others during disasters.