Improvement of hygiene condition and supply of water to the monks community of Purundi

WHERE 

Nepal, Bagmati Province, Makwanpur District, Indrasarowar Rural Municipality, Phakel village.

CONTEXT

Following the 2015 earthquake, the water source used by Phakel Monastery had progressively dried up, worsening the hygiene conditions of the monastic community. The project addressed this critical issue through the construction of a safe and sustainable water system to ensure access to clean drinking water for the 50 resident monks and the local population. Activities included the construction of a 50,000-litre reserve tank, two collection and filtration chambers protected by wildlife fencing, and a 25,000-litre soil-cement tank for irrigation use, contributing to the community's food security. The project also engaged the community in the sustainable management of water resources through the creation of a local management committee.

OBJECTIVES

General objective
To provide adequate access to safe drinking water in Makwanpur District.

Specific objective
To guarantee safe drinking water to Phakel Monastery and promote food self-sufficiency through water collection and irrigation systems.

PROJECT ACTIVITIES

• Construction of a 50,000-litre reserve tank.
• Construction of two collection and filtration chambers with wildlife-proof fencing.
• Construction of a 25,000-litre soil-cement tank for irrigation use with safety fencing.
• Collaboration with New Dimension Engineering Consultancy for the review and optimisation of the water system.
• Establishment and activation of the Water Users Committee for community management of the water system.
• Completion of quality testing and official handover of infrastructure to the commun

RESULTS

• Continuous and safe access to drinking water ensured for the monastery and local community.
• Hygiene and sanitation conditions improved through the reduction of water contamination risks.
• Community capacity strengthened in water resource management.
• 50,000-litre reserve tank constructed.
• Two collection and filtration chambers with wildlife-proof fencing completed.
• Water Users Committee members established and trained for water system management.
• Quality testing completed and infrastructure officially handed over to the beneficiary community.
• Safe drinking water access secured for Phakel Monastery and the local community.

BENEFICIARIES

Direct: 50 monks of Phakel Monastery
Indirect: 2,534 people.

PARTNERS

Sengedag Service Society

PROJECT FUNDED BY

Private donors