Jumla, Jan. 13 -- Until a year ago, Karishma Rokaya of ward 2 of Hima Rural Municipality in Jumla constantly worried about managing drinking water for her family. With no nearby natural springs and only a public tap built for the entire settlement, queuing for hours was unavoidable. "The very thought of fetching water would grip me with anxiety," she recalled the ordeal.

That worry is now a thing of the past. Each household in her village, Koireli, has its own tap, supplying water round-the-clock. "There is water flowing all day. The time I once spent just collecting water is now used for other household chores. Water isn't just for drinking anymore; it has helped keep the household clean and kitchen gardening possible too," said Karishm...