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Initial Report on IECRS Ready

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Initial Report on IECRS Ready
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December 15:  A single number can be dialled during any emergencies to call police, fire engine and ambulance.  The single emergency number is being set for all kinds of emergency situations in the backdrop of several emergency numbers being ineffective.

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has recognized 112 and 911 as emergency communication numbers. The two numbers are kept optional. Most of the European countries use 112 as emergency number whereas North American countries use 911 as emergency number.

Earlier, Nepal Telecommunication Authority appointed a consultant in order to established integrated emergency communication and response system (IECRS). A work Committee, stressing the need of establishment of IECRS for effective and organised relief and rescue operations, recently published the report prepared by the consultant. The work committee comprised representatives from related bodies including NEA, Nepal Police, Telecommunication Service Provider and Information and Communication Ministry. The report has recommended for establishing '112' as a single emergency number.

The number can be dialled during emergencies even when the mobile or landline phones are locked, have no network coverage or without SIM card. The number can be connected having no balance and validity as well.

Presently, Nepal uses various numbers for various emergency services. These numbers includes 100,101,102 and 103 for police, fire-engine, ambulance and Valley traffic respectively. Similarly, various short code helpline numbers of 3 digits are used for rescue, medical help and children's security.  

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