KATHMANDU, April 24 -- The Government of Japan has handed over a Community Center for Disaster Prevention to Indrawati Rural Municipality in Sindhupalchowk District. The handover ceremony, attended by Ambassador Kikuta, took place today.

Constructed under the Grant Assistance for Japanese NGO Projects scheme by Japanese NGO Japan Asian Association & Asian Friendship Society (JAFS), the new community center aims to enhance disaster prevention capabilities in the rural municipality. The project focuses on self and mutual help, establishing disaster prevention committees, activities, public broadcasting, warehouses, and conducting landslide prevention measures.

Ambassador Kikuta expressed hope that the new community center will serve as a ...