Sauraha, Ratnanagar Municipality, Bagmati Province, Ratnanagar Municipality/NPP – Empowering Local Leaders for Inclusive Disaster Management Nepal’s diverse social context is characterized by ethnic plurality, historical social stratifications, gendered dynamics, linguistic variety, and geographical differences. This complexity not only shapes the nation’s identity but also calls for thoughtful, inclusive policies that respect and leverage its diversity for equitable development and social cohesion.