Tilathi Koiladi Rural Municipality in Saptari, a region prone to frequent flooding, has announced plans to implement Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) education in its schools. This initiative will be integrated as part of the local curriculum for students up to Grade 8 in both community and institutional schools.
Rural Municipality Chairman Arun Kumar Mandal revealed this during the 12th rural assembly while presenting the municipality's budget, policies, and programs for the fiscal year 2082/83 (2025/26). He confirmed that the budget would ensure the implementation of DRR education.
The proposed plans also include the installation of lightning protection systems in community schools, formulation of school safety strategies, and the introduction of DRR-focused programs for citizens returning from foreign employment. The budget also prioritizes agriculture, education, health, and disaster management. A youth mobilization campaign aimed at addressing climate change and disaster awareness will also be launched.
Chairman Mandal presented a total budget of Rs. 438.419 million for the upcoming fiscal year. Of this, Rs. 328.815 million has been allocated for operational (recurrent) expenses and Rs. 109.604 million for capital investments.
Chief Administrative Officer Saroj Kumar Karna stated that the rural municipality expects to raise Rs. 26.14 million in internal revenue. Additionally, it anticipates receiving Rs. 106.7 million through fiscal equalization grants from the federal government, Rs. 191 million in conditional grants, Rs. 89.079 million via federal revenue sharing, and Rs. 4.5 million from the provincial government.
Tilathi Koiladi Rural Municipality to Implement DRR Education in Schools
June 22, 2025
