𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆

In collaboration with the Local Government, the Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) has successfully implemented 15 Rural Water Supply Schemes (RWSS) across the White-bellied Heron (WBH) landscape.

To strengthen the long-term sustainability of these schemes, watercaretakers from Gubji, Lungkha, and Tsekha under Punakha District, and Matalungchu, Wangjokha, Thangoo, and Zawa-Jarogang under Wangduephodrang District participated in a week-long training on Water System Operation and Management.

The training focused on:

Proper system operation.

Preventive maintenance.

Safeguarding water quality.

Strengthening water resource management.

Improving record-keeping and reporting.

Enhancing community service and communication.

Ensuring long-term sustainability.

A total of 15 participants (10 male and 5 female), including water caretakers and community focal persons, attended the training. The sessions were facilitated by experts from the Water and Sanitation Division under the Department of Infrastructure Development (#DoID) and coordinated by RSPN.

Together, we are building stronger systems and empowering communities for safe and reliable water access.

This activity is part of the IKI Project, “Developing Ecosystem-based Solutions for Managing Biodiversity Landscapes in Bhutan,” funded by the BMUV and co-funded by the MAVA Foundation and RSPN.