The goal of this project was to assess communication technologies and information networks
before and after Nepal's 2015 earthquakes and look at how rural social barriers affected the spread of
relief information. We used reports from international organizations, surveys conducted in earthquake
displacement camps, local and international newspaper articles, and interviews from experts for our
research. We found that caste-based discrimination towards Dalits in rural Nepal after the 2015
earthquakes was exacerbated by poor emergency telecommunications. Existing discriminatory practices
persisting within many groups such as survivors, relief workers and rescue operators and the
government’s unpreparedness for disaster hindered relief information. We suggested better
educating Dalits and relief workers and reducing false reports in the media.