Khwopa College of Engineering (KhCE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Smartphones For Water Nepal (S4W-Nepal) to enhance research and capacity building in water resource management on Tuesday 5^th Chaitra, 2081.

S4W-Nepal, a non-profit research organization, focuses on hydro-meteorological data collection and sustainable water management. This collaboration will facilitate joint research, data sharing, training, and technological innovations to address Nepal’s water challenges.

At the signing ceremony, KhCE Principal Er. Sunil Duwal emphasized the benefits of research partnerships, student engagement, and community initiatives. He highlighted that students and faculty will work with S4W-Nepal on hydro-meteorological research, GIS mapping, and mobile-based data collection, gaining hands-on experience and contributing to real-world problem-solving. Additionally, S4W-Nepal’s open-source data will support final-year projects, climate studies, and simulations.

Dr. Sanjiv Neupane, CEO of S4W-Nepal, stressed that the partnership extends beyond academia, fostering community engagement in sustainable water use, rainwater harvesting, and disaster preparedness. KhCE students will participate in field surveys, water quality assessments, and citizen science projects, with opportunities for research grants and international collaborations.

Er. Aanand Kumar Mishra, Head of the Civil Engineering Department, highlighted that the partnership will significantly enhance KhCE’s research capacity, provide students with practical skills, and strengthen academic learning through real-world applications.

The MoU was signed by Er. Aanand Kumar Mishra on behalf of KhCE and Dr. Sanjiv Neupane for S4W-Nepal. The signing ceremony was attended by Er. Anil Kasula, Deputy Head of Department (DHoD), Er. Bibek Thapa, Senior Lecturer, Mr. Sanjaya Manandhar, Head of Administration, and Mr. Sudeep Duwal, Research Associate from S4W-Nepal.