Subordinated offices | FANSEP | PCU, Sindhupalchowk

Project Cluster Unit, Sindhupalchok Under the Food and Nutrition Security Enhancement Project, the Project Cluster Unit (PCU) office was established in Sindhupalchok in Jestha 2076 (May–June 2019) to oversee activities in two earthquake-affected districts — Dolakha and Sindhupalchok. To ensure smooth implementation, effective monitoring, and faster execution of project activities, an additional contact unit under the PCU was established in Dolakha District (Charikot) in Kartik 2076 (October–November 2019). Based on the findings of a joint field-level study report and the recommendation of the Project Technical Coordination Committee, the Project Steering Committee, in its meeting held on 2076/05/25 BS (September 2019), decided to implement the project activities in Indrawati Rural Municipality and Lisankhu Pakhar Rural Municipality of Sindhupalchok District, as well as Kalinchok Rural Municipality and Tamakoshi Rural Municipality of Dolakha District. Government staff members stationed at the Cluster Unit are responsible for monitoring programs and managing budgets. Similarly, three technical experts (Agriculture, Livestock, and Nutrition) from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) are assigned to provide subject-matter expertise within the Cluster Unit. In addition, local service provider organizations employ six technical personnel in each municipality (2 in agriculture, 2 in livestock, and 2 in nutrition) who work in coordination with respective municipal branches to implement field activities effectively. Project Implemented Districts Sindhupalchok 1. Connected by a paved road from Kathmandu and located about 2 hours and 45 minutes away from Koteshwor. 2. Regular bus and microbus services operate from the capital to major locations within the district. 3. The district borders Dolakha and parts of Tibet Autonomous Region of China in the east, Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Kathmandu in the west, Rasuwa and parts of Tibet (China) in the north, and Kavrepalanchok, Kathmandu, and Ramechhap in the south. 4. Prominent places and features of the district include Melamchi, Helambu, Tatopani border point, Bahrabise, Mudhe, Mudhe’s potatoes, Jugal Himal, Panchpokhari, Gaurati Mela, Tatopani hot springs, Bhotekoshi, Bungy Jumping, Sukute Beach, and Indrawati River, all of which highlight the district’s unique diversity. 5. The district’s geography supports the good production of paddy, maize, millet, lentils, milk, lapsi (hog plum), ginger, garlic, fresh vegetables, and goat farming. 6. The district also shares an international border point with the Tibet Autonomous Region of China (at Liping). Dolakha 1. Connected by a paved road from Kathmandu and located about 4 hours and 30 minutes away from Koteshwor. 2. From the district headquarters Charikot, one can reach the Terai region (Bardibas) within about 5 hours via Tamakoshi, Manthali, and Khurkot road networks. 3.Regular bus and microbus services operate from the capital to major parts of the district. 4. The district borders Solukhumbu and Ramechhap in the east, Sindhupalchok and parts of Tibet Autonomous Region (China) in the west, Tibet Autonomous Region (China) in the north, and Ramechhap and Sindhuli in the south. 5. Major landmarks of the district include Charikot, Sailung, Kharidhunga, Jiri, Upper Tamakoshi, Gaurishankar, Chho Rolpa, Kalinchok, Dolakha Bhimsen, Film City, Lamabagar border point, and Singti, reflecting its natural and cultural richness. 6. The district’s geographical features support high production of paddy, maize, millet, buckwheat, milk, ginger, garlic, citrus fruits, kiwi, cardamom, yak farming, and goat farming. 7. Dolakha also shares an international border point with the Tibet Autonomous Region of China (at Lamabagar).