Prof. Dr. Kanhaiya Jha, speaking with media team, answered questions about volunteer mobilization, problems faced during the process and the plan of Volunteer Mobilization Team. Shockingly, an earthquake of 5.1 Richter Scale disrupted the interview. Here follows the response of Prof. Jha:
1. How are the volunteers mobilized?
72 volunteers from the University who have been working under Volunteer Mobilization team are working in groups. Mainly stationed in Dhulikhel Hospital and Tundikhel of Dhulikhel, they are coordinated by Dr. Rajiv Shrestha and Mr. Chandra Yogal from Dhulikhel Hospital. Some groups are working in other places under the supervision of KU faculties. For example, around half a dozen volunteers are working under the supervision of Prof. Ramesh Kumar Maskey. We have five groups altogether working in different sectors. Our team meets volunteers every evening after dinner to discuss and form strategies to work for the next day.
2. What problems are you facing during volunteer mobilization?
Not many, actually. The volunteers in Dhulikhel Hospital were a bit confused in the first day about the directions for moving patients from one room to the designated room. Now, as the students are working in coordination with Dr. Rajiv Shrestha, they are working with ease. I have not received any complaint of problem from students; may be it is due to involvement of faculties. For instance, around a dozen volunteers are working along with faculties and staffs in TTC under the supervision of Dr. Bibek Baral.
3. What is the team planning for future?
Around 1000 volunteers from KU will be sent along with Nepal Army. This plan is in response to Nepal Government's request for volunteers from KU. We have thought of requesting 3rd and 4th year students from Science, Engineering and other Schools. Functional committee for Volunteer Mobilization has requested for 100 students from each departments. Our focus will be on building temporary residences in addition to helping the affected people in essential mechanical works.
The duration is likely to be of around fortnight. Final decision regarding this matter will be done in third review meeting on this Sunday.
4. Your message to the volunteers?
Your work so far is highly appreciable. Continue working in such a way that your work will inspire any willing person to volunteer. It is necessary to be morally strong and not to let your energy lessen. My request to you is please do not upload publicity photos related to your volunteering in facebook and twitter.
- Indira Fuyal & Nirjan Gautam
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