Kataho Digital Address System

SDG 3: Good Health and Well-BeingSDG 8: Decent work and economic growthSDG 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructureSDG 11: Sustainable Cities and CommunitiesSDG 13: Climate ActionSDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
  • Original Title: कताहो
  • Year: 2024
  • Award: World Summit Award
  • Category: Smart Settlements & Urbanization
  • Producer: Laxman Prasad Rimal, Ram Prasad Rimal
  • Country: Nepal
  • URL: https://kataho.app/

Kataho is a digital solution that provides precise, grid-based addresses for every location in Nepal, improving access to services, emergency response, and connectivity. By assigning easy-to-share Nepali codes for each 3.5m x 2.8m grid, it simplifies location sharing, reducing time from 20 seconds to just 3. The system works offline and integrates with emergency services, making it ideal for both urban and remote areas. Kataho enhances public safety, business logistics, and urban planning while bridging language barriers and ensuring faster rescues during crises.