Venue: Airport Taxi Stand, Biratnagar

Inaugurated by: Hon’ble Bhim Parajuli, Minister for Tourism, Forests and Environment, Koshi Province

Special Guests:*

–  Airport Chief -Shri Subhash Jha,

–  AssistantGovernor – Rtn.Binod Agrawal

Speciality :

The project addresses the critical need for safe and clean drinking water at a high footfall public area. The installation provides free, filtered drinking water to travelers, taxi drivers, airport staff, and the general public.

support-

The project received support and encouragement from:

District Grant support through Rotary

Airport authorities and local stakeholders

Rotary Club members and volunteers

Community cooperation at the Airport Taxi Stand

Impact/Outcome

Rotary branding and project signage to increase visibility of Rotary’s service  impact in the community

Estimated 400-600 people per day using drinking water

* Reduces risk of water-borne diseases by providing safe drinking water in a public space.

* Saves daily water purchase costs for drivers and low-income travelers

Sustainability – MOU for uninterrupted water and electricity supply along with place and service

maintenance signed with Airport Authority .

Also taxi union agreed for basic care and safety of the equipments.

Budget: 241000 npr

Beneficiaries

Direct Beneficiaries

Airport staff

Taxi drivers

Travelers and visitors

Daily commuters

Indirect Beneficiaries

General public visiting the airport area

Local community members requiring access to safe drinking water

Hundreds of people are expected to benefit from the facility daily, especially during the summer season