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CRT/N

Centre for Rural Technology, Nepal

Lalitpur, Bagmati, Nepal

Community developmentEnvironment & ClimateGender equalityWater & Sanitation
NGOFounded 1989National reach
Profile last updated: August 21, 2026

About

Founded in 1989, CRT/N is a non-governmental organisation based in Lalitpur, Nepal working on community development, environment & climate, gender equality +1 more.

CRT/N is a Nepali non-governmental organisation established in August 1989 under the Company Act and re-registered under the Social Organization Registration Act 1977 in October 1998. It develops, promotes and disseminates appropriate and environmentally sound rural technologies, including upgraded traditional technologies and energy-efficient solutions such as improved cook stoves and water mills. Its work aims to meet the basic needs of rural people and improve their livelihoods through local resource mobilisation. Activities include renewable energy projects, eco-village development, technical consulting, adaptive research, training, policy advocacy, women's empowerment and gender equality and social inclusion work. CRT/N operates from its head office in Manbhawan, Lalitpur, Bagmati, Nepal.

Location

Lalitpur, Nepal

Founded

1989

Organisation type

NGO

Legal form

Social Organization

Legal name

Centre for Rural Technology, Nepal

Focus areas

renewable energyappropriate technologyrural livelihoodseco-villageenergy efficiencyGESINepal

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

Community developmentEnvironment & ClimateGender equalityWater & Sanitation

Works for

CommunitiesWomen & Girls

How they work

ResearchCapacity buildingAwareness & educationAdvocacy & campaigning

Programmes

Eco-Village Development through Integration of Renewable Energy Solutions and Climate Friendly Activities

Environment & Climate · Nepal

Develops eco-villages by integrating renewable energy and climate-friendly activities to enhance rural livelihoods.

Improving Access to Drinking Water through Solar Water Lifting

Water & Sanitation · Nepal

Uses solar water lifting to improve access to drinking water in rural areas.

Solar Electrification of a Remote Village

Environment & Climate · Nepal

Provides solar electrification to a remote village and promotes energy planning based on reliable data collection.

Countries of operation

Nepal

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