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KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Detailed damage assessment (DDA) and reconstruction efforts begin in earthquake floods and landslides affected districts
- 29th NDRRMA Executive Committee approves key decisions for recovery and reconstruction
- Japan provides grant assistance to UNDP to support earthquake recovery in Jajarkot and Rukum West
KEY GOVERNMENTAL UPDATES
Detailed Damage Assessment (DDA) of multi-hazard affected private households and their recovery and reconstruction process The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), following the key decision of the 16th meeting of the National Council for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management chaired by Rt. Hon. Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, has launched the Detailed Damage Assessment (DDA) process for households affected by the Jajarkot earthquake. This initiative aligns with the Disaster-Affected Private Housing Retrofitting, Reconstruction, and Recovery Grant Distribution Guideline, aimed at ensuring a systematic and efficient assessment of affected households to determine their eligibility for financial and technical assistance.
On 16th February, a team of technical experts was deployed to Jajarkot and Rukum West to conduct training for local technical staff on the DDA process. The training sessions, facilitated by NDRRMA in technical support from NHSRP, were attended by engineers from local governments, the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD), the Institute of Engineering (IOE), and technical staff from national and international NGOs. A total of 124 personnel were trained during three separate training events held over three days in the affected regions. These trained personnel have now begun conducting field assessments across the affected areas. The DDA is a crucial step in the earthquake recovery process, allowing for a comprehensive evaluation of damaged private housing based on both socio-economic and technical factors. The damage is categorized into different grades, which will determine whether affected households are eligible for retrofitting, reconstruction, or resettlement support.
To enhance the effectiveness of the DDA process, NDRRMA has been collaborating with the Institute of Engineering, Center for Disaster Studies (IoE/CDS) and key development organizations including UNRCO, CRS Nepal, CARE Nepal, DCA, IOM, People in Need , CSRC, Save the Children, WFP and UNDP. A total of 98 technical personnel have been deployed from various organizations, that includes IOE (20), UNRCO (12), CRS Nepal (19), Save the Children (5), CARE Nepal (6), CSRC (2), UNDP (8), PIN (2), MoUD (13), DCA (2), Build Up Nepal (2), WFP (2) and IOM (5). However, NDRRMA estimates that 218 technical personnel are required to assess the 76,308 affected households across Jajarkot and affected districts, leaving a gap of 120 personnel that still needs to be filled through additional support. In addition to the Jajarkot initiative, NDRRMA has begun the enrollment process for households affected by the Doti earthquake, which was assessed two years ago. As part of strengthening recovery efforts, NDRRMA is planning to set up sub-offices in Jajarkot, Achham, and Bajhang districts to improve coordination and support on the ground.
NHSRP provides technical assistance in training, data management, MIS system , while also overseeing quality control and coordination with partner organizations to address staffing gaps. This collaborative effort marks a significant step toward rebuilding stronger, more resilient communities in the earthquake-affected regions, ensuring that affected households receive the timely and necessary support to rebuild their homes and livelihoods.