Joint initiative between Coca-Cola Beverages Nepal and Splash Nepal
Coca-Cola Beverages Nepal with implementing team from Splash Nepal has handed over the Rainwater Harvesting, Groundwater Recharge and clean drinking water project to Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyala. The collaborative project which commenced on 23rd May 2023 has successfully concluded on 8th June 2023 with a handover event held at Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyala to commemorate World Environment month.
Catering to over 1200 students with both day-scholars and residential students, Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyala is one of the reputed Nepal army welfare run school where water is heavily required for day to day activities. Through the project, 2 UF Filter systems along with drinking water supply in 12 taps of bottle fillers and 8 Bubbler Faucet taps attached with 4 water stations with dual spouts respectively have been installed in the facility. The system will result to benefit over 2500 people. The expected volume of potential water recharge, through the project is 4,35,400 liters annually.
Alongside, a motivational and awareness session on Rainwater Harvesting and Groundwater recharge was conducted in the school. Likewise, a training session for maintenance of the filtration system by the school was also provided.
Major Babulal GC, Nepali Army of Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyala shared, “We have over 1200 students in our school and we depend heavily on water, specially for our hostels. Safe drinking water is a basic right for children and we are glad to be able to fulfill this. We are thankful to Coca-Cola Beverages Nepal and Splash Nepal for their support in installing a sustainable water solution in our premise.”
Mr. G. Deepak Senthil Nath, Managing Director of Coca-Cola Beverages Nepal shared, “We continue to protect & replenish water resources, promote responsible water use and help to ensure access to clean water for all, and we are very happy to collaborate with strong partners on the ground to provide safe drinking water for the students, teachers and the extended community of Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyala. Coca-Cola Beverages Nepal gives back more water than what we use in our production, but we continue to support projects that enables overall community resilience, especially in urban areas.”
Mr. Pradeep Khadka, Executive Director of Splash Nepal shared, “It is always great to see the happiness amongst the kids drinking clean safe drinking water with the easier access. We are 100% sure on the better maintenance and the sustainability of the project as can be visibly observed from the dedicated team of maintenance and the enthusiasm amongst the students.”
