Rukum (West) district is located in Karnali Province. The district is divided into East and West under Nepal’s new federal structure. It was heavily impacted by the civil war, resulting in casualties and destruction, causing a setback in development. Musikot is the district headquarters, with a population of 38,067, mainly comprising Dalit, Janajati, Brahmin and Chhetri communities. Most residents rely on subsistence farming, facing food scarcity for several months. Many migrate for better opportunities due to limited livelihood options and lack of government support. The COVID-19 pandemic worsened the situation, leading to job losses and return migrations, especially affecting vulnerable households. The region also faces challenges related to safe drinking water, hygiene practices, and natural hazards like fire, landslides and floods. The NCRS Sustainable Community Development with WASH & DRR project aimed to address these issues, focusing on livelihood improvement, health, hygiene, and disaster resilience in the Musikot Municipality of Rukum West. The projects started in March, 2020 and ended in April 2023.
Project Period: 01 March, 2020 to April 2023
Location: Musikot, Rukum (West)
Partners: CWRD & SPC
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Installation of Child Friendly Water Tap:
Child-friendly water taps were installed in Ward nos. 1, 4, 7, 8, 11, and 12 during the years 2076-2078, 2078-2079, and 2079-2080, benefiting 7 community schools. -
Personal Hygiene Training with Hygiene Kits:
Personal hygiene training sessions, along with the distribution of hygiene kits, were conducted in Ward nos. 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, and 12 over the years 2076-2078, 2078-2079, and 2079-2080. A total of 1,097 students were benefited from this training. -
Modern and Commercial Vegetable Training with Inputs:
Modern and commercial vegetable farming training, along with necessary inputs, was provided in Ward nos. Sankh-7, Chaukhabang-9, Jumlabang-12, Kaulechaur-13, Machhmi-3, Bhandary Kada-6, and Kaulechaur-13 during the years 2076-2078, 2078-2079, and 2079-2080. A total of 253 individuals were participated. -
Livestock Rearing Training with Inputs:
Livestock rearing training with inputs was provided to residents of Ward nos. 10 and 11 in the year 2078-2079, benefiting 50 individuals in total (25 from SPC and 25 from CWRD). Additionally, a Boer goat training program was conducted in the same wards during 2078-2080, benefiting 2 individuals. -
Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR):
DRR programs were conducted in Ward nos. 1, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, and 14 over the years 2076-2078, 2078-2079, and 2079-2080. A total of 161 individuals participated in these programs. Furthermore, disaster awareness training was held for 260 individuals. DRR tools, materials, and safety/first-aid kits were also distributed in Musikot Municipality and the affected wards, benefiting 9 individuals. -
Women Awareness & Development Training:
Women’s awareness and development training was organized for residents of Ward nos. 1 to 13 over the years 2076-2078, 2078-2079, and 2079-2080, benefiting a total of 60 individuals. -
Business Entrepreneurship Training for Youths:
Business entrepreneurship training was provided to youth in Ward nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 during the years 2076-2078, 2078-2079, and 2079-2080. A total of 40 youths participated in the program.