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Welcome to Water Filter Entrepreneur's Association of Nepal

Fostering safe drinking water solutions, manufacturing standards, and collaboration across water filtration entrepreneurs in Nepal.

Water Filter Entrepreneurs Association of Nepal (WAFEAN) is a non-governmental, non-profit making professional business association representing water filter industries, safe drinking water initiatives, and water entrepreneurs in Nepal. It acts as an umbrella body to foster clean water alternatives and industry standards.

Water Filter Entrepreneur’s Association Of Nepal (WAFEAN) is a non profit organization established on 2075 under company act 2006 Nepal, by different companies working on water industry to nourish the industry goals to improve water quality and to enhance quality of life for everyone through right water treatment technologies and services. It is governed by 13 executive members.

Our Core Commitments

Driving high standards, innovation, and unity across the water industry in Nepal.

To increase the knowledge & the skill of the people working on water industry
To set the Quality standard for the water related products sold in Nepal
To provide a forum for collaboration and the interchange of ideas and knowledge among members
To organize the Exhibitions & Seminars relating water industry
To create business opportunities for the members
To work as a Bridge Between government bodies, NGOs, INGOs working on water and entrepreneurs
Biraj Acharya

Biraj Acharya

President
Water Filter Entrepreneur's Association of Nepal

President's Message

To our valued members, partners, citizens of Nepal, and well-wishers,

Warm greetings from the Water Filter Entrepreneurs Association of Nepal (WAFEAN).

Water is life. Yet, access to clean, safe, and potable water remains a profound challenge for millions of our fellow citizens across this beautiful nation. As entrepreneurs at the forefront of this critical sector, we do not just see a market opportunity; we see a national mission. WAFEAN was born from this shared vision: to harness innovation, entrepreneurship, and collective action to empower every Nepali household with the fundamental right to safe water.

Our association stands as a united platform for manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and service providers dedicated to water purification technologies. We are committed to a multi-faceted agenda:

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Elevating Standards: We advocate for and promote the highest standards of product quality, performance, and after-sales service. Trust is our currency, and we are dedicated to ensuring that the "WAFEAN member" seal becomes synonymous with reliability and consumer confidence.
2
Driving Innovation & Sustainability: We foster a culture of innovation that adapts global technologies to Nepal's unique geographical and socio-economic context. We are equally committed to promoting environmentally sustainable solutions and responsible practices for filter waste management.
3
Building Capacity & Advocacy: We empower our members through training, knowledge sharing, and networking to build robust businesses. Concurrently, we engage with government bodies and development partners to advocate for supportive policies, fair regulations, and initiatives that make water filters more accessible, especially in rural and underserved communities.
4
Public Awareness: A key pillar of our work is to continuously educate the public on the critical importance of water-borne disease prevention and the role of appropriate point-of-use water treatment solutions in safeguarding family health.

The journey ahead is both challenging and inspiring. From the urban centers to the remote villages, the need is vast. But so is our resolve. I am deeply encouraged by the passion and dedication of our member entrepreneurs who work tirelessly, often in difficult conditions, to deliver health and hope door-to-door.

I extend my sincere gratitude to our partners in government, NGOs, international agencies, and the media for their continued collaboration. To the people of Nepal, we pledge our unwavering commitment to serve you better.

I invite all stakeholders to join us in this essential endeavor.

Sincerely,
Biraj Acharya
President
Water Filter Entrepreneur's Association of Nepal (WAFEAN)

Executive Committee

Tenure Year 2026 • Active officials and delegates steering the association's vision.

Current Governance • 2026 - Present
Vice President
Mr. Bhupendra Man Pradhan
Mr. Bhupendra Man Pradhan
Vice President
Raj Shyamaji Enterprises
Vice President
Mr. Deepak Raj Ghimire
Mr. Deepak Raj Ghimire
Vice President
Annapurna Trading
Vice President
Mr. Tikaram Lamichhane
Mr. Tikaram Lamichhane
Vice President
Global Water Treatment Pvt. Ltd.
Executive Officer
Ram Bahadur Karki
Ram Bahadur Karki
General Secreatry
Smart Solar Pvt. Ltd.
Executive Officer
Mr. Govinda Chaulagain
Mr. Govinda Chaulagain
Secretary
Pathivara Solar and Water Treatment Pvt. Ltd.
Executive Officer
Mr. Binod Baruwal
Mr. Binod Baruwal
Vice Secretary
Baruwal Water Solution and Solar House
Executive Officer
Mr. Kanhaiya Ghiraiya
Mr. Kanhaiya Ghiraiya
Treasurer
Neo International Pvt Ltd.
Mr. Ashok Kumar Pandey
Mr. Ashok Kumar Pandey
Member
Clean Pure Health Water Treatment & Solar Water Heater Works
Mr. Sabin Pokhrel
Mr. Sabin Pokhrel
Member
Aryan Technology Pvt Ltd
Mr. Nima Dorje Lama
Mr. Nima Dorje Lama
Member
The Modular Kitchen Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Binod Nepal
Mr. Binod Nepal
Member
Jalapadevi Water Solution Center
Mr. Sunil Kumar Gautam
Mr. Sunil Kumar Gautam
Member
SK Trading and Filter House
Mr. Niraj Thapa
Mr. Niraj Thapa
Member
Solar Heater And Water Filter Traders
Mr. Shyam Gopal Lageju
Mr. Shyam Gopal Lageju
Member
Mr. Prakash Sharma
Mr. Prakash Sharma
Member
Mr. Arjun Rijal
Mr. Arjun Rijal
Member
Best Rizal Trading
1st Elected Board (2075 B.S.)

1st Elected Executive Committee

Founding executive leaders who laid the foundation of WAFEAN.

Vice President
Mr. Bhupendra Man Pradhan
Mr. Bhupendra Man Pradhan
Vice President (1st Tenure)
Raj Shyamaji Enterprises
Vice President
Mr. Deepak Raj Ghimire
Mr. Deepak Raj Ghimire
Vice President (1st Tenure)
Annapurna Trading
Executive Officer
Mr. Biraj Acharya
Mr. Biraj Acharya
General Secreatry
Supreme Associates Traders
Executive Officer
Mr. Ram Bahadur Karki
Mr. Ram Bahadur Karki
Secretary
Shikhar Appliances Traders
Executive Officer
Mr Paras Lamichhane
Mr Paras Lamichhane
Treasurer
Global Water Treatment Pvt Ltd
Mr. Kanhaiya Ghiraiya
Mr. Kanhaiya Ghiraiya
Member
Neo International Pvt Ltd.
Mr. Binod Baruwal
Mr. Binod Baruwal
Member
Baruwal Water Solution and Solar House
Mr. Ashok Kumar Pandey
Mr. Ashok Kumar Pandey
Member
Clean Pure Health Water Treatment & Solar Water Heater Works
Mr. Atik Salmani
Mr. Atik Salmani
Member
Green Suppliers
Ms. Namita Thapaliya
Ms. Namita Thapaliya
Member
Gauri Shankar Home Appliances Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Umesh Choudhary
Mr. Umesh Choudhary
Member
Pure International
Mr. Givinda Chaulagain
Mr. Givinda Chaulagain
Member
Pathivara Solar and Water Treatment Pvt. Ltd.
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Glorious Years
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Patron & Advisors
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