LAITKSEHVILLAGE
VNRMC DISTRICT PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT (DPMU)
EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT
The Government of Meghalaya has launched its flagship program, the Integrated Basin Development Project (IBDLP) in 2012. IBLP is a citizen-centric and demand-driven program that focuses on the development of community participation and capacity building as the pathway to sustainable eco-systems development.
Nestled under IBDPL, the Community Led Landscape Management Programme of the Government of Meghalaya looks at natural resources management through a community-led landscape approach. The Community-Led Landscape Management Project (CLLMP), which receives support from the World Bank, is a part of the CLLM-Programme.
The project interventions will include preparation of community led natural resource management plans.
The CLLMP has the following three components:
Strengthening Knowledge and Capacity of Communities for Natural Resources Management
Community-Led Landscape Planning and Implementation
Project Management and Governance
Objective:
“To manage and conserve the natural resources, especially forests, soil and water sources, in a manner that supports the financial and physical well-being of communities in the state”
Scope:
The CLLM-Programme is focused on enhancing the capacities of communities and traditional institutions (TI) through the use of a landscape approach to manage their natural resources, such as soil, springs and other water sources, forests, and bio-diversity.
The project will be planned and implemented in about 400 villages across the state.
The CLLMP places a significant emphasis on establishing local institutions by providing systematic capacity-building in both technical and social skill areas.
The project will also provide such training to communities outside of the villages that are being targeted and will aid those communities in their attempts to obtain money from other rural and natural resources projects and programmes.
By creating and following efficient systems and procedures and utilizing the right technology, the programme will also make an investment in enhancing the delivery of the process and results.
Benefits:
Benefits for community (Skills and Capacity relating to technical and managerial areas like NRM and Conflict resolution.
Traditional institutions (village councils, traditional leaders, community-based organizations, SHGs, etc.) gain from knowledge sharing, the promotion of innovative approaches, access to technology, technical managerial support, and financial assistance.
The project is expected to have an impact on approximately 1 lakh partners, half of whom are women and rely on land, forests, and agroforestry.
A total of 400 communities will benefit from the project's efforts, which will ensure that the 55000 Ha of the targeted area has access to water, biological resources, and productive soil. The project's outcomes can be summed up as follows.
Implementation Agency:
The Project will be executed by the MBMA in collaboration with other partners particularly, SIRD (for training and capacity building), Department of Soil and Water Conservation, Water Resource Department, Forest Department, specifically with respect to technical inputs, safeguards management and Community NRM plan preparation.
Project Period:
2018-2023 (5 years)
AboutLaitkseh Village
Laitkseh is one of the villages which has been selected by Meghalaya Basin Development Agency for implementation of the various interventions of the CLLMP.
Laitkseh Village falls under Mawryngkneng C&RD Block of East Khasi Hills in the state of Meghalaya. The village lies at a distance of 25 kilometers from block headquarters and 19 kilometers from district and state capital Shillong with a total population of 739from 140 households. The traditional land tenure system falls under Hima Pomsangngut.
Village demography
| Age group (in years) | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 24 | 26 | 50 |
| 5-14 | 105 | 107 | 212 |
| 15-30 | 102 | 98 | 200 |
| 31-60 | 108 | 150 | 258 |
| Above 60 | 9 | 10 | 19 |
| Total | 348 | 391 | 739 |
The majority of the population’s line of work is farming, with a minority of the population working as teachers, business persons and government employees.
121 households are engaged in farming
9 members of the population are teachers
8 households are engaged in business
2households’ works in the government sector.
Important Dates and Events
The Sensitization Program was conducted on 6th February 2020
On 10th February 2020, the Citizens Green Charter was signed.
On 15th February 2020, the Village Grant Agreement was signed.
The Village Natural Resource Management Committee (VNRMC) was formed on 10th February 2020
On 11th March 2020, the Purchase Committee was formed.
The Community Natural Resource Management Plan (CNRMP) was formulated on the 11th March 2020
Village Functionary Members
| Sl. No. | Name | Gender | Age (in years) | Educational Qualification | Designation | Contact Numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Balajied Warlarpih | M | 51 | VIII | Headman | NA |
| 2. | Iainehskhem Suting | M | 27 | XII | President | 9366818371 |
| 3. | Banikson Kharsohnoh | M | 37 | X | Member | 8131830064 |
| 4. | Marchestar Kharumuid | M | 30 | B.COM | Member | 9615304740 |
Village Natural Resource Management Committee Members
| Sl. No. | Name | Gender | Age (in years) | Educational Qualification | Designation | Contact Numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Iainehskhem Suting | M | 27 | XII | President | 9366818371 |
| 2. | Matilda Kharumuid | F | 44 | XII | Secretary | 8131830064 |
| 3. | Balinmon Wankhar | F | 53 | VIII | Treasurer | 6009617098 |
| 4. | Marchestar Kharumuid | M | 30 | B.COM | Member | 9615304740 |
| 5. | Skenbor Kharumuid | M | 38 | V | Member | 8131830064 |
| 6. | Starwel Kharumuid | M | 52 | VI | Member | 8131830064 |
| 7. | Banikson Kharsohnoh | M | 37 | X | Member | NA |
| 8. | Iasuklang Suting | F | 36 | XII | Member | NA |
| 9. | Jina Kurkhalang | F | 40 | XII | Member | NA |
Village Community Facilitators Members
| Sl. No. | Name | Gender | Age (in years) | Educational Qualification | Area of Specialization | Contact Numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Balapynhunshisha Kharumnuid | F | 25 | BA | Social& KM | 8974900374 |
| 2. | Rivestor Kharumnuid | M | 23 | XII | Environment & GIS | 6009656636 |
| 3. | Motilda Kharumnuid | F | 45 | XII | M & E Procurement | 8131830064 |
Village Maps
Boundary Map of Laitkseh
Land Use Map of Mawtawar
Problem Analysis
Problem analysis involves identifying the overriding problem and establishing the cause and effects related to that problem. The FGD conducted with the participants to establish the problems faced by them reveals the following information.
Do people have sufficient access to supply of fodder, fuel wood, leaf litter?
No, most lands are under private ownership, so people usually acquire them from the adjacent area or from these land owners.
Has access to timber improved or reduced over the years? How is access for household use and commercial use managed?
Reduced over the year, even the forest owners have to buy from the market when needed.
Are the water bodies facing any threats?
Deforestation, the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticide might be the threats to water bodies.
Do all people in the village have access to drinking water? What are the challenges?
Yes they have access, but it is not sufficient. People are facing scarcity especially during the winter seasons. The PHE supply is not sufficient and the community has to fetch water from a water source which is far from their household. The community depends on springs for their needs
Are there degraded areas in the village (open/ degraded forests, mining affected, high soil erosion etc.)?
Yes, there are degraded areas in the village
What has caused this degradation? Are there practices causing threats to availability and access to natural resources?
Deforestation, Sand mining and stone quarrying practices.
What have been the changes in agricultural practices?
Using of chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
Are there any challenges in farming?
Soil infertility and water scarcity for irrigation are the challenges. The farmers are also facing challenges where they have to buy the seeds and manure and also have to rent the lands for cultivation. There is a decrease in farming land over the years where they have to repeat and use the same land for cultivation.
List of Interventions
The interventions implemented through CLLMP to combat problems faced by the residents of Laitkseh are:
Afforestation and Fireline at Mawshutwait
Bio-fencing at Liamthaw
RCC Check dam at Laitkseh
Community Nursery at Mawshutwait
Spring Chamber at Lhon U Hui
Loose Boulder Bund at Mawshutwait
Spring Chamber at Kharai
Spring Chamber at Lum Luwai
Protection Wall at Lhon U Hui
Loose Boulder at Kharai
Tree Plantation at Lemthaw
Protection Wall at Mawshutwait
Earth Bund at Mawshutwait
Filter Tank at Liamthaw
Filter Tank at Mawshutwait
Filter Tank at Kharai Wah
Filter Tank at Kharai Neng
Stone Masonry Channel at Kharai
Jalkund at Laitkseh
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bio Fencing | Liam Thaw | 12-Apr-22 | 22-Apr-22 | ₹16,722 |
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Chamber | Lhon u Hui | 13-Apr-22 | 29-Jun-22 | ₹91,451 |
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afforestation | Laitkseh | 6-Jun-22 | 10-Jul-22 | ₹ 1,01,840 |
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tree Plantation | Liam Thiaw | 06-Jun-22 | 28-Jun-22 | ₹30,000 |
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCC Check Dam | Mawshutwait | 27-Oct-22 | 12-Jan-23 | ₹ 3,00,775 |
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protection Wall | Lyon U Hui | 17-Jun-22 | 15-Jul-22 | ₹59,500 |
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protection Wall | Mawshutwait | 07-Nov-22 | 18-Feb-23 | ₹ 3,41,000 |
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filter Tank | Mawshutwait | 01-Nov-22 | 30-Nov-22 | ₹ 60,000 |
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earth Bund | Mawshutwait | 23-Nov-22 | 13-Jan-23 | ₹ 60,500 |
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filter Tank | Kharai Wah | 19-Dec-22 | 14-Jan-23 | ₹ 60,000 |
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filter Tank | Kharai Neng | 07-Nov-22 | 20-Dec-22 | ₹ 60,000 |
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filter Tank | Liam Thaw | 03-Oct-22 | 29-Oct-22 | ₹ 60,000 |
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Chamber | Lum Luwai | 14-Jan-23 | Ongoing | ₹81,200 |
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalkund | Laitkseh | 31-Jan-23 | Ongoing | ₹71,287 |
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loose Boulder | Kharai | 30-Sep-22 | 8-Nov-22 | ₹ 2,33,900 |
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Masonry Channel | Kharai | 28-Jan-23 | Ongoing | ₹ 2,40,846 |
