A simple and cheaper means of river crossing system in Nepal

There are more than 6,000 rivers and streams in Nepal and in many places there are no means of crossing. Many people have lost their life or been injured during monsoon floods, attempting to cross by swimming or using grass ropes and wooden pulleys, simple boats or wooden rafts. Wire bridges (tuin) are an indigenous technology and one of the most common structures for river crossing in such rivers in rural Nepal. It has single wire rope, pulley and simple wooden trolley. These traditional tuins however, are dangerous. So Practical Action in Nepal conducted a study to improve the existing tuin technology. Ideas for improving the design came mainly from the local communities during discussions with Practical Action's technical experts.