Nepal is one of the most vulnerable countries for disaster. In the disaster response and relief actions, different volunteers, government staffs, community rescue workers, NGOs and INGOs as well as local people is necessary. Among them the roles of security forces like Nepal Army, Nepal Police and Nepal APF are also one of the most important ones. They have been performing actions in co-ordination with government and different stakeholders. Their works has been documented to lesser extent due to lack of access to public or various other reasons. Although the works of Nepal Army and Nepal Police has been found studied and documented, Nepal APF as the youngest security organization of Nepal Government has not been studied. There is lack of literature regarding the topic. So this topic was chosen for the study.
This research has three research questions based on the objectives of the study. The first question was aimed to understand and analyze disaster management programs and relief practices of Nepal APF. The second question was aimed to examine the trends and ways how Nepal APF practices disaster preparedness. Similarly, third question was aimed to understand the process of rescue and relief practices of Nepal APF. The study had helped to find out the answers of following questions: What are the disaster preparedness and relief programs/practices of Nepal APF? In what ways Nepal APF is practicing post disaster rescue operations? How does Nepal APF operate relief programs after a disaster?
Contents
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background
1.2 Statement of problem
1.3 Objectives of the study
1.4 Significance of the study
1.5Organization of the study
CHAPTER TWO LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Understanding Disaster
2.2 Conceptualizing disaster preparedness
2.3 Rescue and relief during disaster
2.4 Theories on disaster preparedness
CHAPTER THREE RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Research design
3.2 Nature and sources of data
3.3 The universe, samples and Sampling Procedure
3.4 Procedures of data collection
3.5 Key informants
3.6 Methods of data collection
3.6.1 Key informants interview
3.6.2 Direct Observation
3.7 Data analysis procedure
3.8 Limitations of the study
3.9 Ethical considerations
CHAPTER FOUR Armed Police Force: Disaster Preparedness and Rescue Practices
4.1 Introduction of Armed Police force, Nepal
4.1.1 Ethos of APF, Nepal
4.1.2 Mission of APF, Nepal
4.1.3 Motto
4.2 Development of APF Nepal as an independent security organization of Nepal
4.3 Roles of Armed Police Force, Nepal
4.4 Institutional structure of Nepal APF
4.5 Brigades and Training Centers of Nepal APF
4.6 Role of APF in Disaster Management
4.7 Armed Police Force Nepal in Pre-disaster functions
4.7.1 Planning and Policy Formulation
4.7.1.1 Armed Police Force Disaster Management Plan
4.7.2 Training and Deployment
4.7.3 Information collection and dissemination
4.7.4 Coordination
4.7.5 Management of Rescue Equipments
4.7.6 Public Awareness
4.7.7 Identification of Risky Areas
4.7.8 Practice/Simulation
4.7.9 Storage of Relief Materials
4.8 Role of APF Nepal during the disaster
4.8.1 Search and Rescue
4.8.2 Security
4.8.3 Establishment of Command Post
4.8.4 Rescue of victims
4.8.5 Management of Debris
4.8.6 First Aid
4.8.7 Security of public and property
4.8.8 Information gathering/ Situation analysis
4.8.9 Coordination
4.8.10 Coordination between concerned authorities
4.8.11 Dead body management
4.8.12 Restoration of road and bridges
4.9 Role of APF Nepal in Post disaster activities
4.9.1 Rescue of victims
4.9.2 Patrolling/ Security
4.8.9 Coordination
4.9.3 Information collection
4.9.4 Assistance in rehabilitation and reconstruction
4.9.5 Security and relief distribution
4.9.6 Management of Collapsed Structure
4.9.7 Management of Risky physical structures
4.9.8 Camp management and coordination
4.10 Institutional development of APF Nepal for disaster management
4.11 Capacity of APF Nepal in disaster management
4.12 Details of Deep Tube Well for providing pure drinking water to the public
4.13 Details of Rescue Equipments available with Nepal APF
4.14 Disaster Management Training Center Kurintaar
4.15 Deep Divers of APF Nepal
4.16 Challenges faced
4.17 Future plans of APF Nepal in Disaster management
CHAPTER FIVE SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
5.1 Summary
5.2 Conclusion
Objectives and Research Themes
The primary objective of this thesis is to examine and analyze the disaster preparedness programs and rescue and relief practices implemented by the Armed Police Force (APF) in Nepal. The research aims to bridge the gap in academic literature regarding the role of this specific security organization, particularly from a sociological perspective, by documenting its operational history and institutional involvement in disaster response efforts.
- Sociological perspective on disaster preparedness and relief programs.
- Institutional structure and development of the Nepal Armed Police Force in disaster management.
- Methods and processes for post-disaster rescue and relief operations.
- Effectiveness of community-based disaster risk reduction programs.
- Challenges and future strategic planning for disaster management within the organization.
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1.1 Background
Nepal is a small country with typical landscape divided into Mountain, Hills and Terai. It is situated in the lap of Himalayas towards north and faces towards plain lands of India towards south. Due to its location, it is prone to high risk of various disasters like Earthquake, Flood, Landslides, Glacier Lake Outburst (GLOF), Storm, hurricane, avalanche, hailstone, epidemics, etc. The Home Ministry of Nepal published A report named "Disaster Risk Reduction in Nepal: Achievements, Challenges and Ways Forward" in the year 2016 stated that, "combined effect of high relief and rugged topography with steep slopes, high seismicity and highly concentrated monsoon rainfall has made Nepal’s fragile environment prone to varieties of hazards and disasters. Nepal stands at the top 20th most disaster prone countries in the world. The country ranks 4th, 11th and 30th in terms of climate change, earthquake and flood risk respectively" (MoHA, 2016). This statement supports the evidence that Nepal is highly prone to disaster. It means Nepal should be prepared to act during the emergency of disaster in order to save life and property of its citizens.
The United Nation International strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR, Terminology UNISDR, 2017) defines disaster as," A serious disruption of the functioning of a community or a society at any scale due to hazardous events interacting with conditions of exposure, vulnerability and capacity, leading to one or more of the following: human, material, economic and environmental losses and impacts." From the definition we can understand the disaster as any of the activities which occurs in the nature as a result of natural or human activities which cause heavy loss of life and property, deteriorates developmental activities, destroy infrastructures and leaves negative impacts on environment. Mainly there are two types of disasters; they are natural disasters and man – made disasters. Some of the disasters are caused due to natural causes and over exploitation of natural resources by humans which are called natural disasters and some are caused purely by human activities which are called man-made disasters. The disasters like Earthquake, flood, landslide, GLOF, etc fall under Natural disasters and Nuclear power plant blast, Biological weapons, harmful radiation, explosions, etc come under man-made disasters.
Summary of Chapters
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION: This chapter provides the background context of disaster proneness in Nepal, defines key concepts from a sociological perspective, and outlines the research objectives and significance.
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW: This section reviews existing theoretical and empirical literature related to the understanding of disaster, disaster preparedness concepts, and various academic theories regarding disaster management.
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY: This chapter explains the qualitative research design, data collection methods including key informant interviews and direct observation, and the study's limitations.
CHAPTER FOUR: Armed Police Force: Disaster Preparedness and Rescue Practices: This core chapter details the organizational structure of the APF, its mandate for disaster management, specific training programs, deployment strategies, and its practical role during and after disasters.
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION: This final chapter synthesizes the findings of the study, provides a summary of the APF's effectiveness, and concludes with recommendations for future disaster management improvements.
Keywords
Armed Police Force, Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Management, Nepal, Search and Rescue, Relief Operations, Sociology of Disaster, Institutional Development, Training Programs, Community-based Disaster Risk Reduction, Gorkha Earthquake, Crisis Response, Emergency Operations, Disaster Vulnerability, Humanitarian Assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this research?
The research focuses on the disaster preparedness status and the specific rescue and relief programs conducted by the Armed Police Force (APF) of Nepal, analyzing these activities from a sociological perspective.
What are the main thematic areas covered in the document?
The study covers institutional structures of the APF, training and deployment for disaster scenarios, public awareness programs, specific search and rescue methodologies, and the management of relief resources.
What is the primary goal of the study?
The primary goal is to assess and analyze the disaster preparedness policies and rescue practices of the Nepal APF to understand how the organization contributes to national disaster management efforts.
Which scientific methods are utilized in this work?
The research employs a qualitative approach using descriptive and explanatory methods, incorporating primary data from key informant interviews and direct observations, alongside secondary analysis of official reports and literature.
What is discussed in the main body of the work?
The main body details the historical development of the APF as a security organization, its legal mandate for disaster response, the internal institutional setup for disaster management, and extensive data on equipment, training, and operational activities during past disasters like the Gorkha Earthquake.
Which keywords best characterize this research?
Key terms include Armed Police Force, Nepal, Disaster Preparedness, Search and Rescue, Disaster Management, Sociology of Disaster, and Humanitarian Relief.
How is the APF structured for disaster response?
The APF maintains a hierarchy of command from the national headquarters down to provincial brigades, with dedicated Disaster Management Teams (DMTs) deployed at battalion and company levels to act as first responders.
What is the significance of the Disaster Management Training Center in Kurintaar?
It is the primary facility for the APF, serving as the central hub for providing specialized training in diverse rescue skills, including collapsed structure search and rescue, deep water diving, and medical first response.
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- Santosh Budhathoki (Autor:in), 2020, Disaster Preparedness, Rescue and Relief programs and Practices of Armed Police Force, Nepal, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/520095
