Rural Energy and Technology Service Centre (RETSC), Centre for Rural Technology, Nepal

Background Centre for Rural Technology, Nepal (CRT/N) is a professional non-governmental organization involved in developing and promoting appropriate/rural technologies effective in improving livelihood of the rural mass. It was established in August 1989 under the Company Act. CRT/N has now been registered with the Government of Nepal (GoN) under the Social Organisation Registration Act since October 1998. Vision Communities living with commendable quality of life through adoption of environmentally sound rural/appropriate technologies that emphasize optimal use of locally available skills and resources. Mission Develop, promote and disseminate environmentally sound rural/appropriate technologies and strengthen capability of rural communities in creating better opportunities through use of local resources to improve their livelihood conditions. Objectives •Promote and disseminate appropriate technologies to meet the basic needs of the people and improve their socio economi