Post-disaster review meeting of KU office bearers led by Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Ram Kantha Makaju Shrestha and Registrar Prof. Dr. Bhola Thapa held on 1 April 2015 in KUSOM.
Prof. Shrestha stated that the University is working to save lives of affected people who have been rescued and brought to Dhulikhel Hospital KU Hospital. We are treating them, taking their care and catering to their basic needs in rehabilitation, said Prof. Shrestha. He also highlighted on the need to to work as major stakeholder for their settlement. Importantly, we have to resume academic activities.
Prof. Thapa briefed about the activities of different units in KU. Emphasizing on working collaboratively, he stated that KU has been doing these activities to accomplish social responsibility. Among others, he also provided example of KUTTC's work - he said that the Centre has been building toilets and beds. It has aimed to construct 100 shelters for the victims.
Prof. Dr. Ramesh Kumar Maskey and other members of Inspection and Reporting of Structural Damages presented initial findings of building inspection. The report stated that most of the buildings are safe. Final report of the study will be presented in the next review meeting. Prof. Dr. Kanhaiya Jha presented on how the Student Welfare Directorate manged students in Central Campus for 72 hrs. "The students who were in festive mood had to be managed in post-earthquake situation," he said and added, "it was really tough." The Welfare had to pay attention to their security, food, lodging and provide counseling.
The next review meeting will be held coming Sunday at KUSOA.
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