NSET Completes 20 Years of Action

“We need to scale up and institutionalize our programs and approaches. We have to collectively decide about the simplification of technology and scientific approaches and this requires the academia and the implementers to work together. We have to have a conducive policy that is comprehensive and there should be a common vision of the government and all the stakeholders.Hence, promoting Partnership among stakeholders, getting everybody engaged, with a focus on the private sector businesses who have so far been somehow left out – should be the strategy,”stressed Mr. Amod Mani Dixit, Executive Director, NSET.

NSET has completed 20 Years of Action towards enhancing the seismic safety of Nepal and the region. NSET celebrated the day as 'A day to reaffirm the commitments to earthquake safety' at its premises on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 amidst the gracious presence of distinguished personalities from various walks of life in Nepal and at large the representatives from various NSET partners: Government Agencies, NGOs, INGOs, Community Representatives, Academia, Professional Societies, Private Sectors Institutions, Media as well as NSET family members. The formal program started with the national anthem recited by NSET Cultural Group. Mr. Shree Ram Singh Basnet, Chief Editor of National News Agency of Nepal and Executive Committee Member of NSET welcomed all the guests and highlighted that the gathering was mainly to review the past and get guidance for future endeavors. He further mentioned that NSET has been able to achieve much in terms of initiating and institutionalizing earthquake risk management efforts but the need is huge, those efforts need to be strengthened and for that collective and collaborative efforts are the very much desired.

Mr. Amod Mani Dixit, Executive Director of NSET in his statement highlighted the progress and ongoing activities of NSET. He further urged that without the participation of all the stakeholders, including private sector, the overall disaster risk reduction process is not possible.

On the occasion "Safer Society", the Annual Report of NSET 2013 was revealed by Mr. Shiva Bahadur Pradhanang, President of NSET.

Further on the occasion, NSET honored the country's renowned Senior Musician Mr. Ambar Gurung for his precious contribution in composing music to the lyrics on Earthquake Resilience written by National Poet Mr. Madhav Prasad Ghimire upon request from NSET.

Mr. Amod Dixit, Executive Director of NSET felicitated him and handed over the 'Plaque of Appreciation'. The earthquake song recorded by his troupe has been instrumental in raising awareness on earthquake risk and need for preparedness in the schools as well as communities at large.

Later as an honor to the respected composer, NSET cultural group sang the song in front of the guests gathered in the NSET Day Celebrations. NSET troupe also performed an earthquake preparedness dance act as the theme performance.

Among from the distinguished guests, Mr. Umesh Dhakal, Executive Director of Nepal Red-Cross Society, Mr. Madhu Sudan Acharya, 1st Vice President of NATTA and Mr. Tulsi Diwas, Senior Poet Laureate of the country gave their remarks appreciating the collaborative works done by NSET and their respective organization towards earthquake risk reduction.

As a concluding remark of the formal program, Mr. Shiva B Pradhanang, President of NSET extended gratitude to all the national and international partners for their continuous support in the quest to make communities safer. The program was concluded with an appeal to everybody for their guidance and support towards NSET’s quest to serve the nation.

The formal program was facilitated by Mr. Surya Narayan Shrestha, Deputy Executive Director of NSET.

The 20th NSET Day program was then followed by informal gathering and reception dinner.

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