This document outlines the central institutions and Ministry of Local Development (MoLD) initiatives involved in disaster risk reduction and preparedness in Nepal. It discusses Nepal's national strategy for disaster risk management, the functions and planning processes of local governments, and achievements and challenges in integrating disaster risk reduction at the local level. Key points include Nepal's focus on mainstreaming disaster risk reduction in development plans, MoLD's training and coordination efforts, the establishment of disaster management committees at the district level, and ongoing issues around capacity building, hazard mapping, and effective implementation of risk reduction plans by local bodies.

1. Binod Prakash Singh Under-Secretary Ministry of Local Development