Saptari: Local representatives and stakeholders in Saptari have pledged their support for the operation and management of Madhesh Province's first Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant (FSTP), currently under construction at Bishal Chowk, Ward No. 4 of Agnisair Krishnaasawaran Rural Municipality. The commitment was expresse...
Nepal declared itself an Open Defecation Free (ODF) nation in 2019, marking a historic milestone in the country's sanitation journey. Millions of households gained access to toilets, open defecation significantly declined, and public awareness of sanitation improved remarkably. However, does the sanitation journey e...
With the onset of the monsoon season, rivers, streams, and drainage channels experience increased water flow. Taking advantage of this, some people have been found opening the outlet of nearly full septic tanks and allowing the sludge to wash away with the rainwater. This practice is particularly common in houses bu...
Although Nepal has made remarkable progress in declaring the country open defecation free (ODF), expanding access to basic sanitation services, and improving access to safe drinking water, the safe management of human waste remains a major challenge. This is particularly true in municipalities and rural areas that a...
Kathmandu: Smart Water Solutions held a meeting today to discuss plans for a practical manual on rainwater harvesting, designed for use in homes and institutions. The meeting brought together experts from engineering, agriculture, education and various other fields to share their views on what the guide should incl...
Salyan : The issue of safe fecal sludge management was raised during the 19th Village Assembly of Darma Rural Municipality in Salyan district. During deliberations on the municipality's policy and programme and the budget bill, assembly members emphasized the need to strengthen the safe containment and management of...
Kathmandu: The South Asia Grassroots Assembly 2026, centered on community leadership, inclusion, social justice, and local innovation in the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector, concluded successfully in Kathmandu. The second and final day of the two-day Assembly, organized by the Freshwater Action Network Sou...
Pokhara: A capacity development program has been organized to strengthen municipalities’ Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Information System capacity and institutional development at the local level. The training focused on enhancing municipal capacity for WASH plan preparation through the effective use of the WA...
Kathmandu: The South Asia Grassroots Assembly 2026 concluded in Kathmandu, placing community leadership, participation, and decision-making at the center of discussions on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH). Organized by the Freshwater Action Network South Asia (FANSA), the two-day assembly was held under ...
Sindhuli : Sokan Ghari, Jayamangal of Marin Rural Municipality–7 was officially declared a clean village on June 14, 2026, marking a major achievement in promoting community health, hygiene, sanitation, and a child-friendly environment. The milestone was realized through the successful implementation of the Clea...
