A gravity goods ropeway operator, Bajura
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Authors
Kishor Sharma
Issue Date
2017-05
Type
Language
en
Keywords
Construction , Transport
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Abstract
Prem Saud of Badimalika Municipality, Bajura is the proud operator of gravity goods ropeway. Before the intervention of BICAS project, the produce of Bajura district used to go waste, only very few produce used to reach the market due to lack of transportation. However, after the installation of gravity goods ropeway the community is taking full benefits of the ropeway. The produce reach the market on time, likewise, the goods and basic amenities are easily transported back to the communities. Saud collects NRs 20 (15 pence) for every 10 kilograms of goods transported. The money collected is for the maintenance and sustainability of the ropeway. BICAS (Building Inclusive and Sustainable Growth Capacity of CSOs (civil society organisations) in Agriculture and Forest Sectors) project works with women, men and children living in the remote mid and far-western districts of Kalikot, Mugu, Jumla, Bajura and Bajhang. The project is supported by the European Union and focuses on building the capacity of 45 local organisations to promote inclusive and sustainable growth and increase the income of 7,000 households from agriculture and forest-based enterprises.