Save the victims affected by STORM Disaster

This reporting period November to January, 2026 is the winter season in Nepal. The victim families are vulnerable in the areas .They are in difficult situation for maintaining livelihood and day to day live The storm affected victim families have demanded and interest for long run income generation opportunities. For this baseline assessment have been carried out by MRC Nepal for the possible income generation opportunity. Based on finding, technical feasibility and interest of the farmer, off season winter vegetable production technology is the best option for increasing income and better livelihood of the victim families. There is no other better option as the vegetable gives good income in shortest period time. The areas are much favorable for vegetable production as there are fertile land and irrigation for vegetable production. In Nepal vegetable enterprises is the best option for lowest land holders and poor families.

Reviewing this situation, MRC Nepal supported seed of vegetable which are market potential. Along with this MRC Nepal supported production materials, domestic pesticide preparation technology for organic vegetable production, capacity building training and technical backstopping support. As a result the victim families are able to produce vegetable and sell in the market. They are very happy with this income. Not only selling vegetable but also they consumed organic fresh vegetable meeting kitchen requirement. They are able to improve health status by consuming protein and mineral rich vegetable. In Nepal the poorest of the poor families grow vegetable as they are rich sources of vitamin, protein and mineral. Also vegetable gives better productivity of land. Also they receive good income from the selling of surplus vegetable produces apart from consumption.

The victim families are able to produce enough vegetables and earn attractive average income of NRs.40,000 from the selling of the vegetables which ensure nutrition security, food security and better livelihood from the increasing income. These victim families are pleased of getting support and thanked to GlobalGiving Donor and MRC Nepal.