KATHMANDU: As its CSR activity, Coca-Cola Beverages Nepal, with implementing team from Splash Nepal, has handed over the rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge and clean drinking water project to Narayani Model Secondary School in Chitwan.

The collaborative project which commenced in September was successfully concluded on October 5, with a handover event held at Narayani Model Secondary School in the presence of Parmeshwor Khanal, Ward No-10 chairperson, as per a media release.

Catering to over 3,800 students with both day-scholars and residential students, Narayani Model Secondary School is one of the largest model community schools in Chitwan where water is heavily required for day to day activities.

Through the project, 2 UF filter systems along with drinking water supply in 12 taps of bottle fillers and eight bubbler faucet taps attached with four water stations with dual spouts respectively have been installed in the facility. The system will benefit over 5,000 people including students and school members.

The expected volume of potential water recharge through the project is 1.8 million litres annually, the release adds.