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Kathmandu : In a significant step towards addressing the growing water crisis and climate change challenges in Kathmandu Valley, Coca-Cola Beverages Nepal (CCBN) and the Centre for Integrated Urban Development (CIUD) have successfully implemented an artificial groundwater recharge project in wards 22 and 25 of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC). The initiative, implemented under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model during 2024–25, aims to revive depleting groundwater levels in the valley’s core and open spaces.
Groundwater has historically been a vital source of drinking water for the valley’s residents, evident in the widespread presence of stone spouts, wells, and kuwas. However, unregulated groundwater extraction, rapid urbanization, and erratic rainfall patterns over the past two decades have significantly reduced the groundwater table.
To counteract this decline, the project installed a total of 11 recharge systems-six in ward 25 and five in ward 22. Each system includes a 20-foot-deep recharge well and a filter chamber. The initiative aims to demonstrate low-cost, scalable groundwater recharge technologies, and to encourage local governments and communities to replicate the model.
Following the successful completion of the installations, the systems were formally handed over to the ward chairpersons during a ceremony attended by Kathmandu Metropolitan City Deputy Mayor Ms. Sunita Dangol. On the occasion, both wards honored CIUD and CCBN for their community-focused contributions.
Deputy Mayor Dangol commended the partnership, stating, “We highly appreciate CIUD and Coca-Cola Beverages Nepal for their continued efforts in groundwater recharge. Such public-private collaborations are essential for sustainable urban water management.”
Ward 25 Chairperson Mr. Rajesh Dangol reflected on the learning journey, saying, “Initially, we were unsure about the concept of groundwater recharge. But after its implementation, we understood how it works and realized its potential to reduce annual urban flooding in our inner-city areas. We look forward to expanding this initiative further.”
The recharge systems are estimated to replenish approximately 8,624 kiloliters of groundwater annually, contributing to the stabilization of the local water table. The project was financially supported by Bottlers Nepal Terai Limited (BNTL).
This initiative is a continuation of the successful tripartite partnership between The Coca-Cola Foundation (including BNTL and CCBN), CIUD, and WaterAid Nepal. Previous projects under this collaboration have been implemented in Ranibari (Ward 3, KMC), UCEP in Thimi Municipality, Rajdal Army Barracks in Lalitpur, and Balaju Park (Ward 16, KMC). Collectively, these systems are replenishing an estimated 1.56 million kiloliters of groundwater each year.
