Kapilvastu, Nepal – The Improved Food System Project (NPL-1083-22) has successfully initiated the construction of a deep boring over 500 feet in Suddhodhan Rural Municipality to provide a reliable water source for irrigation. Implemented by FORWARD Nepal and KSSC Nepal, with support from Welthungerhilfe (WHH) and BMZ, the intervention aims to ensure consistent water access for 70 households and over 9 hectares of farmland. By tapping into a more stable water source, the deep boring is expected to strengthen local agricultural resilience.
Under the project, two additional deep borings will soon begin in other rural municipalities, expanding irrigation support across the region. Local farmers have welcomed the initiative, expressing optimism about its potential to improve water security and agricultural productivity. The project team will continue to monitor and document the impact of this intervention to support long-term food system sustainability.