Impact of upallo kwang program in Magar women in Thulolumpek; A case study of ward no:4, Gulmi district, Nepal

Abstract

This study entitled “Impact of Upallo Kwang Program in Magar Women in Thulolumpek; A case study of ward No: 4, Gulmi district, Nepal” was carried out in Upallo Kwang Community of Gulmi district. The study had discussions with women beneficiaries of scheme and key stakeholders at scheme and community levels as whole households are taken as sampled. Quantitative Household Questionnaires and Qualitative Key Informant Interviews were used to collect the data. The study was established examine and analyze the impact of Community water supply scheme on women empowerment. . The specific objectives are as follows: a) Analyze changes in women's economic, political & social status after water supply. b) Explore problems facing by women related to water supply project. c) Assess women’s involvement in the project In conclusion, the thesis argues that abstract writing in English is essential but that Government, Donors, DDC and VDC should make best strategies and should properly implement and timely monitoring for participation women in training and awareness program. Make plan for sustainability of water supply and sanitation scheme from the beginning of the scheme. To sustain rural water supply scheme should give attention in operation and maintenance fund, linkage with income generating activities. And should promote female candidate in maintenance worker/ care taker. DDC and VDC should play a proactive role to fulfill remaining demand of the people in this village by mobilizing the community, developing own program and/or inviting donor in the village. Political parties should pay more attention to participate of women in politics. They should make programs or plans to attract maximum women in political parties which help to empower women. People should introduce high value product in terms of Income Generating Activities. Always traditional farming system couldn’t go ahead unless introduction of new locally adaptable high value feasible species. A household level awareness and concealing program on gender is essential to the whole villagers so that the women can equally in involved in the household decision making process.