Local Government Services

Local Government Services at Chandrakot Rural Municipality, Gulmi

The local government of Chandrakot Rural Municipality (Chandrakot Gaupalika), Gulmi, Lumbini Province, supports its community through the following services:

1. Agricultural Support

• Subsidized mechanization (up to 50%) for local farmers

• Formation of farmers’ groups and cooperatives

• Training in modern farming techniques and livestock care

2. Healthcare Services

• Regular health camps in remote wards

• Maternal and child health programs, including immunization

• Supply of basic medicines through health posts

• Collaboration with provincial health departments

• Hygiene and nutrition awareness campaigns

3. Educational Facilities

• Establishment of 15 new Early Childhood Development (ECD) centers

• KG classes are operational in 38 community schools

• Grants for understaffed and English-medium schools

• ICT labs, science labs, libraries, and toilet facilities in multiple schools

• Infrastructure development, including classrooms and sanitation facilities

• Support for teachers and school staff with enhanced remuneration

• Centralized management of exams and question paper distribution

4. Infrastructure and Public Works

• Formation of an Infrastructure Development Committee under local governance regulations

• Implementation of road construction, water supply networks, and electrification projects

• Hugdi Khola hydropower initiatives under development planning

5. Tourism and Cultural Promotion

• Maintenance and promotion of heritage temples (Chandrakot, Chakreshwar, Divrung, Siddhababa)

• Development of tourist sites such as Timure and Dah lakes, Arjewa waterfall, and picnic areas

• Organization of annual cultural and religious festivals to attract visitors

6. Social Mobilization and Community Welfare

• Support for mothers’ groups, youth clubs, and savings groups

• Community outreach through social mobilizers to raise awareness on health, education, and sanitation

• Collaboration with NGOs and INGOs on developmental and awareness campaigns

7. Industry and Trade Facilitation

• Encouragement of small-scale enterprises: furniture, bakery, grills, and noodle production

• Access to credit through local financial institutions and commercial banks

• Support for stone quarry operations in Bishukharka