Surya Nepal Asha is a platform dedicated to livelihood generation, skill development, education and healthcare initiatives undertaken to empower communities to chart a path towards a brighter and more prosperous future.
Surya Nepal Asha is a platform dedicated to livelihood generation, skill development, education and healthcare initiatives undertaken to empower communities to chart a path towards a brighter and more prosperous future.
Nepal's Terai region, known for its fertile plains, has long relied on the symbiotic relationship between crop and livestock farming. In particular, cattle serve as the cornerstone of this economic synergy. Surya Nepal initiated projects related to dairy in 2070 B.S. with the establishment of Cattle Development Centres (CDC) in Santapur, Rautahat. The CDC provided essential services such as artificial insemination (AI) and veterinary care, while also offering training to both farmers and technicians.
.jpg)
Since 2013, Surya Nepal has launched and continued a project through which over 17,400 cattle have been artificially inseminated in Parsa and Rautahat districts. This is done to improve milk productivity of milch animals by way of breed improvement.
‘Subsoiling’—a technique involving deep ploughing with a single-tine cultivator (subsoiler). This method breaks the hardpan caused by continuous tractor use, improving soil quality and crop productivity. By showcasing how subsoiling can significantly improve crop quality, yield, and soil-water retention, the program launched by Surya Nepal encouraged farmers to adopt this technique independently in the future. Working in tandem with local governments, local farmers were selected, educated and supported.
Surya Nepal has been promoting vermicomposting, an ecofriendly process that utilizes earthworms and microorganisms to transform organic waste into valuable soil-enhancing resources. Vermicomposting is the natural alchemy of earthworms and microbes converting organic waste into nutrient-rich worm castings. Vermicompost enhances soil health, promotes organic farming, and provides several benefits for plant growth and disease resistance.
To broaden the income-generating capabilities of the community at Jeetpur-Simara Sub Metropolis, Surya Nepal continues to support various livelihood programs in the region. In this context, comprehensive and hands-on bakery training was provided to then-unemployed individuals.
.jpg)
Due to the abundance of natural flora and fauna and the availability of natural climatic conditions in Nepal, beekeeping has been identified as an effective source of livelihood generation in rural villages. Following the success of the pilot project on Beekeeping in Tanahun and Parsa district, a total of 270 farmers were identified in the respective municipalities for the beekeeping training program. This has emerged as a source of alternative income for farmers in these places.
Wheat is vital for global food demand, particularly in developing nations like Nepal. However, there is low government spending on agricultural research in Nepal. Furthermore, technical constraints such as low-quality seeds and limited access to chemical fertilizers contribute to low wheat productivity. Nepal's wheat cultivation areas include 'base areas' and 'incremental areas’ wherein the base areas (80% of the total areas) rely on seeds saved by farmers which are often of poor quality. Moreover, high temperature and rainfall add to suboptimal seed quality.
Goat farming accounts for 20% of the total livestock sector and is a crucial part of sustenance for small and marginal farmers. The Boer breed, developed in South Africa, is adaptable to various climates and has higher disease resistance. Boer goats exhibit rapid growth, reaching up to 100 kg in adulthood and have a 100% twin birth rate. Surya Nepal distributed 3 adult (75% pure) Boer bucks and 8 adult (75% pure) Boer does (female goat) to farmer groups.
.jpg)
Most households in Bara district depend on agriculture, with limited income sources. Free range locally bred poultry—colloquially known as local chicken—products are in high demand along the Pathalaiya-Birgunj Corridor and Mahendra Highway. However, there is a shortage of production and a high dependence on distant sources. The initiative under Surya Nepal Asha aimed to increase ‘local chicken’ production, meeting market demand wherein 15 hatchery machines were provided to four farmers groups in Bara and Parsa, benefiting 500 farmers.
Recognizing the critical role ambulances play in swiftly transporting the sick or injured to medical facilities, Surya Nepal collaborated with organizations such as Nepal Red Cross Society and Armed Police Force to facilitate the procurement of medical ambulances. As part of its commitment to improving health services, Surya Nepal donated one medical ambulance to Nepal Red Cross Society. Surya Nepal has donated a total of six ambulances across various regions of the country to date.
Surya Nepal recognizes the vital role of health camps in providing essential healthcare services, especially in regions where access to medical facilities is limitedThe company has supported health camps organized in Tanahun, Lalitpur and Myagdi districts to meet the healthcare needs of local residents. These health camps run checkups related to kidney diseases, diabetes, reproductive health, cervical cancer screening, eye checkups and dental services, along with medicinal distribution.
In response to the health challenges faced by the Madhesh Pradesh community, Surya Nepal supported the installation of five hemodialysis machines at Jeetpur-Simara Hospital. Hemodialysis, a crucial treatment for advanced kidney failure, ensures the effective removal of impurities from the blood.
Since April 2018, Surya Nepal has forged a partnership with Teach For Nepal (TFN), a collaboration that has significantly impacted education in Parsa and Tanahun districts. Over the years, this alliance has placed over 80 TFN fellows in various community schools, fostering positive changes in both students and institutions.
This website uses cookies to deliver a more relevant browsing experience. Read more