Bangsurang WaSH Project
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The project, implemented in the rural community of Kalika Municipality – 9, Bangsurang in Chitwan district, focused on enhancing access to clean drinking water and addressing broader community needs. It facilitated access to clean drinking water through the construction of a gravity flow drinking water system with taps and reservoirs.
Additionally, the project featured software programs related to health, women’s empowerment, and technical know-how. These programs promoted kitchen gardening, improved health and hygiene practices through training and awareness campaigns, and empowered women in the community. It helped to improve community health by enhancing food security and promoting better health, hygiene and sanitation practices.
59 household families from the Chepang community, comprising 354 people in Bangsurang village and nearby settlements (Jainabar, Sano Supar, Sukedanda, Matar, Wasitar, and Dashek), were directly benefited. The improvements in water access, food security, and health practices have significantly benefited these communities.
Project Activity
Infrastructure Development
The project implemented a gravity flow water system to supply clean drinking water. This included intake chamber and collection chamber at the Maulakhop water source, ferrocement reservoir tank and stone masonry water taps in the villages. HDPE and GI pipes were used for the distribution of water.
Total eight ferrocement reservoirs were built (four DT/RVT and four RVT ) fenced with heavy galvanized gabion nets and metal gates in the villages of Supar, Mathillo Sano Supar, Tallo Sano Supar, Jainabar, Mathilo Bangsurang, Tallo Bangsurang, Dasek, and Sukedanda. One existing reservoir in Mathillo Bangsurang was repaired. Additionally, one crossing was constructed over the watercourse. A total of fifty taps were installed, each fenced with local wood and bamboo to ensure protection and accessibility.
Community Capacity Enhancement
Shanti Griha Nepal enhanced sustainable community capacity through a variety of community awareness programs. The Health and Sanitation Awareness Program educated the community on hygiene practices to improve overall health. The Promotion of Kitchen Gardens encouraged families to grow their own vegetables, contributing to better nutrition and food security. Plumbing training was also provided to enable the community to maintain and repair the water systems, ensuring continued access to clean drinking water.
The project has led to significant improvement in the community’s access to drinking water and overall well-being. Adequate access to drinking water has increased to 60 liters per person, addressing the acute shortages previously faced due to the lack of nearby water systems or the dysfunction of existing ones. The time spent fetching water has decreased from an average of 46.53 minutes, reducing the daily burden on community members. Increased knowledge in kitchen gardening has fostered hopes for regular access to nutritious vegetables and enhanced food security. The improved access to safe drinking water has contributed to better personal hygiene, health, and sanitation, while also saving time. Overall, the project has secured improved access to clean drinking water for the Bangsurang community.
