Thriving Beekeepers in Meghalaya: Innovation, Sustainability, and Empowerment
The many beekeepers of Meghalaya often employ traditional methods, allowing them to maintain a harmonious relationship with the environment while promoting pollination and honey production. Although the favourable conditions and floral resources support successful...
The Nongstoin Social Service Society – Innovative Low-Cost Cold Storage Facilities to Empower Farmers
Post-harvest cooling is crucial for preserving the quality of fruits and vegetables after harvest. It serves to remove field heat, slow down microorganism growth, and reduce ethylene production. More importantly, cooling facilities offer farmers flexibility in...
Hejew Klien – Innovating Farm Mechanization
In Meghalaya, small and marginal farmers have not yet leveraged farm mechanization and remain heavily reliant on traditional agricultural methods. This can be attributed to a lack of awareness regarding the benefits of using agricultural tools to enhance...
Kyrsiew Ryngkhlem – Reclaiming Mine Spoiled Lands
Like many farmers across the East Jaintia Hills district, Kyrsiew Ryngkhlem from Wapung Skur Village struggled to sustain livelihood activities and support her family due to farmlands becoming infertile because of coal mining. Across the region, previously green...
Innovative Clean Farming: Jorsing Syngkli’s Organic Pest Management Journey
70-year-old Jorsing Syngkli has been cultivating paddy for decades. However, it was only in recent years that this activity became less stressful for him, thanks to his own innovative clean farming method that enabled him to effectively manage pests. Throughout...
Mawtneng Village: A Model of Governance Innovation for Sustainable NRM and Green Living
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, Mawtneng is...
The Ri Bhoi Traditional Healer Association – Preserving a Rich Tradition
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...
Shri Dharmen G Momin – An Innovator Through CLLMP and His Best Practices
Sasatgre Village lies at the foothill of Nokrek peak, under Rongram Block in Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills district and is 32 kilometres away from Tura. Shri Dharmen Momin is an entrepreneur, and tourists know him for his warm welcoming nature. As a sole earner and...
For A Better Tomorrow Nongbah Nongnah
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...
UM DIH LANG
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 inspiration for this name comes...