Rural Infrastructure

Overview: SEBAC-Nepal focuses on design, construction, and feasibility assessment of essential rural infrastructure to improve connectivity, access to services and enhance livelihood in remote communities. SEBAC-Nepal believes that comprehensive approach to rural infrastructure development play a significant role in fostering economic growth, community resilience and sustainable development in rural area. 

The interventions contribute to multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a strong focus on infrastructure development, poverty reduction, and improving access to essential services. The construction of 400 irrigation schemes enhances agricultural productivity for 1 million people, aligning with SDG 2 (Zero Hunger). Housing projects and healthcare facilities improve living conditions and access to essential services, supporting SDG 1 (No Poverty) and SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being). The development of 1,615 trail bridges, 1,242 km of rural roads, and 536 km of foot trails strengthens connectivity and economic opportunities, supporting SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities). The 12 school buildings constructed has enhanced educational access, aligning with SDG 4 (Quality Education). These interventions also contribute to SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) by improving infrastructure and promoting sustainable rural development, while SDG 13 (Climate Action) is supported through resilient irrigation systems. 

SEBAC-Nepal has completed 13 projects improving rural connectivity and accessibility through construction & technical assistance for rural infrastructures.

Areas of Expertise
✅Feasibility study, survey, design, estimate and preparation of detailed project reports;
✅Design and construction of short span trail bridges up to 120m and long span trail bridges of over 120m; and other rural infrastructures such as WASH structures, irrigation canals, irrigation ponds, rural roads, foot trails, gravity ropeways, and community, individual, school and health post buildings, etc.
✅ Construction of disaster resilient infrastructures

Key Interventions and Achievements of SEBAC-Nepal
✅400 irrigation schemes constructed benefiting 1 million population
✅132 individual and 5 community housing
✅ 1615 Trail Bridges constructed benefitting 10 million population (technical support)
✅ 1,242 km of rural roads constructed
✅536 km Foot Trails constructed
✅12 School Buildings constructed
✅ 9 Healthcare Facilities constructed 

Key Projects in Rural Infrastructure (Total 13 Projects)

S.N.	Project Name	Funding Agency	Project Duration	Project districts
1	Services of Provincial Technical Assistance Provider for Trail Bridge Sub-Sector Program (PTAP-TB)	Ministry of Physical Infrastructure Development, Madhesh Province, Karnali Province and Sudurpashchim Province, TBSU/HELVETAS Swiss Interco-operation Nepal	December 2021 to June 2024	Western Rukum, Salyan, Dolpa, Humla, Jumla, Kalikot, Mugu, Surkhet
2	Trail Bridge Sub-Sector Programme (TBSSP)	TBSU/HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation Nepal	November 2014 to June 2021	10 districts of Karnali Province; and 12 districts of Lumbini Province; and 9 districts of Sudurpaschim Province
3	Trail Bridge Project	TBSU/HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation Nepal	May 2018 to November 2021	Jumla, Humla, Kalikot, Dolpa, Mugu, Dailekh, Jajarkot, Salyan, Surkhet and West Rukum
4	Rural Community Infrastructure Work (RCIW)	World Food Programme	November 2012 to June 2013	Achham
5	Rural Community Infrastructure Work (RCIW): Achham	World Food Programme/ MoFALD/ GoN	March to July 2012	Achham, Doti
6	Rural Community Infrastructure Work (RCIW): Achham	World Food Programme	March to July 2011	Achham
7	Rural Community Infrastructure Works: Achham	GTZ/RPN	June 2006 to December 2007	Achham
8	Rural Community Infrastructure Works: Doti	German Technical Cooperation (GTZ)	April 2006 to September 2007	Doti
9	Enhancing and Protecting Interventions; Daud- Patihalne District Road Section: Doti	Office of the District Development Committee/RAP/RCIW, Doti	February to August 2005	Doti
10	Enhancing and Protecting Interventions; Tikhatar-Chawara-Chautara District Road Section: Doti	Office of the District Development Committee/RAP/RCIW, Doti	October 2004 to June 2005	Doti
11	Enhancing and Protecting Interventions; Kamalbazar-Jungleghat and Mangalsen-Lodeghat District Road Section: Achham	Office of the District Development Committee/RAP/RCIW, Achham	January 2004 to May 2005	Achham
12	Enhancing and Protecting Interventions along Rajpur- Tikkhatar District Road: Doti	Office of the District Development Committee/RAP/RCIW,	May 2004 to June 2005	Doti
13	Construction of Small Irrigation Schemes: Achham	LLINK/ Helvetas	June to September 2003	Achham