Watershed Management
Integrated planning and implementation of watershed conservation measures including check dams, bioengineering, and reforestation.
Rasuwa District, Bagmati Province
Conserving Soil.
Protecting Watersheds.
Sustaining Futures.
Serving the communities of Rasuwa through science-based soil and watershed management since 1975.
1,544km² District Area
7Local Governments Served
40+Active Conservation Projects
12,000+Households Benefited
Who We Are
A District Office Rooted in Land & Community
The District Soil Conservation Office (DSCO), Rasuwa operates under the Department of Soil Conservation and Watershed Management (DSCWM), Government of Nepal. Established to address land degradation, erosion, and watershed deterioration in the mountainous terrain of Rasuwa, DSCO has been a frontline institution for sustainable land management.
Rasuwa's fragile Himalayan ecosystem demands technically sound, community-led conservation. Our team of soil scientists, engineers, and extension workers collaborate with local governments and households to prevent landslides, manage gullies, and rehabilitate degraded land.
Mission
Protect and rehabilitate land and water resources through integrated watershed management for livelihoods and environment.
Objective
Reduce soil erosion, prevent landslides, restore degraded lands, and enhance water availability across Rasuwa District.
What We Do
Core Services & Support Areas
From technical consultations to field-level implementation, DSCO Rasuwa provides end-to-end support for soil and watershed conservation.
Soil Erosion Control
Technical assistance for gully control, slope stabilisation, and terrace improvement to prevent topsoil loss in agricultural lands.
Water Resource Conservation
Protection and rehabilitation of water sources including springs, streams, and small rivers critical to rural communities.
Land Capability & Use Planning
Soil surveys, land classification, and crop suitability mapping to guide farmers and local governments in optimal land use.
Bioengineering Structures
Design and construction of bio-engineering works—bamboo palisades, live crib walls, and grass waterways—for landslide prevention.
Technical Consultation & Training
Free technical advice, farmer training sessions, and capacity building for local governments and community groups.
Agroforestry & Nursery
Promotion of agroforestry systems and distribution of quality seedlings from district nurseries for farm and common lands.
Disaster Risk Reduction
Landslide hazard mapping, early warning support, and post-disaster rehabilitation works in high-risk micro-watersheds.
Active Initiatives
Key Programs & Projects
National Watershed Programme (NWP)
A flagship government initiative focusing on community-based watershed management across all seven local governments of Rasuwa, with emphasis on spring recharge and landslide risk reduction.
OngoingKarnali Integrated Rural Development & Poverty Alleviation (KIRDARPA)
Livelihood-linked conservation programme supporting smallholder farmers in adopting improved land management practices and soil health improvement techniques.
OngoingLangtang Watershed Rehabilitation
Post-earthquake and post-GLOF restoration programme rehabilitating stream banks, trail corridors, and degraded forests in the Langtang valley area.
OngoingCommunity Forestry Linkage Programme
Coordination with Community Forest User Groups (CFUGs) to integrate watershed management into community forest operational plans across Rasuwa.
Ongoing
Latest Updates
News & Announcements
12Falgun 2081
Announcement
Notice: Expression of Interest for Conservation Works FY 2081/82
DSCO Rasuwa invites qualified contractors and community organisations to submit expressions of interest for watershed conservation and bioengineering works scheduled for fiscal year 2081/82.
Read Notice →05Magh 2081
Event
Soil Health Awareness Training Held in Naukunda Nagarpalika
Over 80 farmers participated in a two-day training programme on soil health management and terracing techniques organised in collaboration with Naukunda Nagarpalika.
Read More →28Poush 2081
Report
Annual Progress Report FY 2080/81 Published
The Annual Progress Report for Fiscal Year 2080/81 detailing completed conservation works, expenditure, and outcomes is now available for public download.
Download Report →14Poush 2081
Notice
Vacancy Announcement: Technical Positions for Project Implementation
Applications are invited from qualified Nepali citizens for sub-overseer and junior technician positions under the National Watershed Programme in Rasuwa.
View Vacancy →