GRID Nepal
GRID Nepal
Group for Rural Infrastructure Development Nepal

The project "Bhujikot Solar Pumping W/S Scheme" is awarded by the World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development) to the Group for Rural Infrastructure Development Nepal (GRID Nepal). This grant (non commercial financing of the project) is issued as part of the Bank's 2005 Development Marketplace Program.

Project Highlights
Title: Bhujikot Solar Pumping W/S Scheme
Location: Bhujikot-Stanthok, Dulegauda-Khaireni VDC
Donor:World Bank, Kathmandu
Employer:GRID Nepal, Kathmandu
Consultant:GREAT Nepal / ITD Nepal, Kathmandu

Background

Despite many years of government's effort to meet WHO's norm for supply of drinking water to the people, little have been achieved. Only a meager fraction of population is able to reap the benefit. Our attempt is to utilize abundantly available sun at Bhujikot for pumping of water from the source up to the village. It will be developed as a model project so that people from elsewhere can learn from this project and make similar effort in their villages. The village is deprived of adequate capacity water supply system. People of the village (generally women and children of the family) have to walk down for several hours to collect few liters of water to fulfill their daily needs. The reason is that the village is situated on relatively higher elevation, whereas water sources are far down. Because of this, gravity water supply system, the easiest method of water distribution is not possible to the village.

Brief Description of Site

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Bhujikot is a village with a population of around 335 in 67 households with majority of ethnic minority and disadvantaged groups. This village is spread in two VDCs, Khairenitar and Dulegauda of Tanahu District. Located at the peak of hill with a historical royal palace, it is a beautiful place having a promising potential for tourism. There is plenty of abandoned fertile land due to lack of water. We looked for many alternatives to supply water in this village. But since the village is located on the hill peak, the only alternative to power water supply system is solar energy. Because there is not yet national grid electricity supplies.

Technical Specifications

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  • Average Sun hours at the site: 5 hrs/day
  • Net head: 153 meters
  • Pipe Length: 431 meters
  • Cable Length: 15 meters
  • Minimum Water requirement: 7000 litres/day
  • Distance from highway: 5 kilometers
  • Earthen Road: 2 kilometers
  • Walking Distance: 3 kilometers

Addressed Problems and Issues

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  • Villages, where not possibility of Gravity water supply
  • Impediment in execution of projects in conflict affected areas.
  • Poor condition of health and sanitation.
  • Lack of awareness (educational, social & political)
  • Lack of awareness about renewable energy
  • Social and cultural barriers; ethnic groups and minorities are underprivileged
  • Most villages are deprived of urban facilities

Role of Organization

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  • Conceptualization and implementation plan
  • Guide Local Users' Committee in fund raising
  • Survey, design, estimate
  • Guide and supervise suppliers/installer selection
  • Supervise construction works
  • Project management
  • Orientation, on-site training and awareness programs
  • Coordinate and cooperate related bodies for site visit, monitoring etc.

Major Output

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  • Savings of women's time for more productive work
  • Contribution to health and sanitation
  • Higher utilization of land
  • Improvement of income through improved farming and tourism
  • Unemployment & drudgery reduction

Major Beneficiaries

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Facility created by this project is at the disposal of everyone of Bhujikot, however, women, children (particularly girls) and farmers are the main beneficiaries. They save time in for their improvement of education, and women use their time in various income generating activities.

Relevant Experience of the Organization

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  • Detailed study, design & estimate for extension of Kotre Juwadi Water Supply Scheme at Dulegaunda, Tanahun.
  • Feasibility study of water pumping system development by Micro hydro Projects at VDCs of Kavre District
  • Detailed study for construction material site at Kotre/Seti Khola at Dulegaunda Tanahun.
  • Study of potentiality of appropriate renewable energy source at Remote area of Gorkha District.
  • Study of point source development and rainwater collection for water supply purposes.
  • Different social programs in behalf social empowerment and awareness at different rural areas.