Discussion on Tax Exemption for Search, Rescue and Relief Materials

Kathmandu : The Monsoon Response Command Post held a meeting on Thursday to discuss tax exemptions and the management of search, rescue and relief materials received from friendly countries, various agencies and organizations.

The meeting, held at the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), discussed ways to ensure the smooth supply of essential materials to disaster-affected areas and the effective management of materials received, said NDRRMA Chief Executive Officer Dr. Dharmaraj Upreti.

Similarly, a meeting of the task force formed to coordinate search, rescue and relief operations following the Rasuwa–Bhotekoshi floods was also held. The meeting reviewed the progress of relief distribution and efforts toward early recovery and rehabilitation.

The meeting also discussed measures to make relief and recovery efforts more effective in the flood-affected areas.