Declared a “Green Village” by environmental organizations from Germany and Belgium, Mawtneng Village in Ri Bhoi is an exemplary model of an environmentally conscious community. From its immaculate cleanliness to the proactive nature of its residents,...
Over the years, there has been a global observation of a decline in traditional healing methods due to the preference for modern Western medicine or alternative medicine. However, traditional remedies still hold significant value in certain pockets where access to...
Nongbah Nongnah is located in the South West Khasi Hills District, approximately 40 kilometers from Mawkyrwat, which serves as the headquarters of the district. It is the oldest village in the Nongnah area, comprising a total of 45 households. The people of Nongbah...
A Community’s Journey to Water Sustainability: From Scarcity to Ownership ‘Um Dih Lang’ is the name chosen for this success story. It is a term in the local language that can be roughly translated to ‘the water we drink together’. The...
Kdoh Hati, a village located in the Umsning C&RD Block of the Ri-Bhoi District, was established in 1968 and has been in existence for nearly 51 years. It is situated at a distance of 107 km from Shillong, which serves as the capital of Meghalaya. The village...