Nahtai is becoming a shining example of smart and green villages in Gharbia Governorate in the Nile Delta.
The village owes this to projects implemented by the presidential Decent Life initiative in it.
These projects have completely changed the village, making it the first in the Delta and the second in Egypt to receive the Rationalization Certificate for meeting strict sustainable development standards.
This achievement highlights Egypt’s dedication to sustainable development in rural areas.
Gharbia Governor, Ashraf El Gendy, proudly described Nahtai as a model for other villages to follow.
“It has become a green and a smart village as part of the presidential Decent Life programme which aims to improve daily life in Egypt’s countryside,” the governor explained.
According to El Gendy, the village has undergone a major transformation in terms of infrastructure and services.
These services included the delivery of natural gas to the village’s homes and the construction of an advanced clinic, making Nahtai a place that offers more convenience and comfort to its residents.
The village has the first rural corniche along the Atf Canal, providing a scenic spot for locals to enjoy.
In Nahtai, a lot has been done to conserve energy and water and reduce waste. The village installed energy-efficient streetlights, lined its canals to improve irrigation, and used smart systems to control water management.
Wastewater is now treated and recycled to waterthe village’s green spaces, preserving valuable resources and improving the local environment.
The village also implemented a biogas project that uses organic waste to create energy, reducing its reliance on fossil fuels and lowering pollution.
El Gendy pointed out that this type of project, not only protects the environment, but also benefits villagers by making energy more affordable and eco-friendly.
Educational and health services in Nahtai have also improved significantly.
New schools have been built, reducing overcrowding and providing a better space for students to learn.
“These changes have greatly improved the quality of education for the children of the village,” Mohamed Al-Adhab, a local schoolteacher, said.
Healthcare has also seen positive changes with a new clinic and first aid point, making medical services more accessible to people living in the village.
Magdy Al-Ashry, a local farmer, said these health improvements have made life easier for residents who once had limited access to care.
The residents also benefit from a new complex that contains a post office, a civil registration office, and other state-affiliated offices that issue official papers and documents.
Sabry Abdel Salam, a village resident, said the new centre has saved people time and reduced crowding, making daily tasks more manageable.
The village has also launched programmes to create jobs, including the Village without Unemployment initiative which aims to provide work for young people.
Meanwhile, theEmployers’ initiative trains women in sewing and other crafts, fostering a culture of self-sufficiency and skill-building.
The Education is Life programme has introduced digital learning to the community, preparing young people for careers in the field of technology.
Nahtai has also made efforts to be an addiction-free community through the Addiction-Free Village project which is carried out in anti-drug addiction organizations to raise awareness among youth and families.
Additionally, the village has started a project for cultivating rooftops with crops, including vegetables.
El Gendy hopes Nahtai’s success can inspire similar changes in other villages across Egypt, showing that rural areas can also embrace modern, eco-friendly ways of living.
