Due to population increase and rising water demands for everyday household needs, the situation has gotten worse over time. In an effort to address the situation, Darla Gewog has looked into a number of options, including trying to link the hamlet to water sources as far away as Gedu. However, these efforts were unsustainable due to the distance, difficult terrain, and technical difficulties. At a nearby stream, a pump will be placed to raise water to a reservoir tank for distribution throughout the home. Gewog and the Home Affairs Ministry’s Department of Local Government are providing funding for the project. Over time, the situation has gotten worse due to the village’s growth and the drying up of water supplies. Drugay, another villager, claimed that greater knowledge of hygiene has led to an increase in the village’s water needs.
Gup Darta According to Rinchen Dorji, insufficient feasibility assessments may have contributed to the failure of previous water projects. The initiative was started by the locals themselves, with Phuentsholing Drungsnag providing technical support. Cattle rearing has decreased as a result of the water shortage’s effects on livestock production. The high number of water-transporting hinging trucks has put additional strain on low-income households, especially those that live far from the road. A few peasants have decided to handle things themselves. At a cost of more than Nu 20,000, one resident erected a private water pump, but it was worthwhile because Tam was able to fix my house with the water.
