MAWBER VILLAGE
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)
About Mawber Village
Mawber is one of the villages which has been selected by Meghalaya Basin Development Agency for implementation of the various interventions of the CLLMP.
Mawber Village falls under Mawryngkneng C&RD Block of East Khasi Hills in the state of Meghalaya. The village lies at a distance of 50 kilometers from block headquarters and 35 kilometers from district and state capital Shillong with a total population of 2781 from 452 households. There is government water supply but it is insufficient for all households.
Village demography
| Age group (in years) | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 350 | 351 | 701 |
| 5-14 | 310 | 360 | 670 |
| 15-30 | 290 | 310 | 600 |
| 31-60 | 260 | 290 | 550 |
| Above 60 | 110 | 150 | 260 |
| Total | 1320 | 1461 | 2781 |
The majority of the population’s line of work is farming, followed by teaching and in the government sector.
436 households are engaged in farming
15 households are engaged in teaching
1 household work in the government sector
Important Dates and Events
The Sensitization Program was conducted on 6th October 2020
On 22nd October 2020 the Citizens Green Charter was signed.
On 22nd October 2020, the Village Grant Agreement was signed.
The Village Natural Resource Management Committee (VNRMC) was formed on 22nd October 2020
The Purchase Committee was formed on 22nd October 2020
The Community Natural Resource Management Plan (CNRMP) was formulated on 26th October 2020
Village Institutional Functionaries
| Sl. No. | Name | Gender | Age (in years) | Educational Qualification | Designation | Contact Numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Wanboklang Kharsati | M | 35 | BA | Headman | 9612274011 |
| 2. | Nebastar Kharsati | M | 28 | XII | Secretary | 7628072791 |
| 3. | Marbor Lawai | M | 48 | VIII | Treasurer | 9612759685 |
| 4. | Roketsing Kharsati | M | 36 | VIII | Member | 8731800991 |
Village Natural Resource Management Committee Members
| Sl. No. | Name | Gender | Age (in years) | Educational Qualification | Designation | Contact Numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Wanboklang K. Sati | M | 35 | BA | Chairman | 9612274011 |
| 2. | Alisha Kharsati | F | 30 | XII | Secretary | 7085865348 |
| 3. | Risken Kharsati | M | 42 | IV | Member | 8414089130 |
| 4. | Marbor Lawai | M | 48 | VIII | Member | 9612759685 |
| 5. | Ibashisha Kharsati | F | 21 | BA | Member | 7085816548 |
| 6. | Roketsing K.Sati | M | 36 | VIII | Member | 8731800991 |
| 7. | Elbin K.Sati | M | 45 | II | Member | 7630083118 |
| 8. | Jenisha K.Sati | F | 41 | IX | Member | 8414865015 |
| 9. | Wantishisha K.Sati | F | 22 | BA | Member | 7085922005 |
Village Community Facilitators Members
| Sl. No. | Name | Gender | Age (in years) | Educational Qualification | Area of Specialization | Contact Numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Latiewhun Lawai | F | 26 | BA | Social | 8731096782 |
| 2. | Raynie Lyngdoh | M | 30 | BA | Monitoring | 8731844724 |
| 3. | Ridamon Lawai | F | 30 | BA | Environment | 8974984928 |
Village Maps
Illustration: Boundary Map of Mawber Village
Illustration: Land Use Land Cover Map of Mawber Village
Problem Analysis
Problem analysis involves identifying the overriding problem and establishing the causes 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?
-Yes, people have sufficient access to supply of fodder and fuel wood. But there has been a decline over the few years, people have to collect fuel wood quite far from the village.
Has access to timber improved or reduced over the years? How is access for household use and commercial use managed?
-The use of timber has reduced over the years. Most of the people get access from the market for their commercial use.
Are the water bodies facing any threats?
-Yes, there are threats regarding water bodies from Deforestation and pesticide
Do all people in the village have access to drinking water? What are the challenges?
-Yes, but there is water scarcity particularly during winter seasons since PHE water supply is not sufficient for all household needs. They have to fetch it from the pond or well and have to walk for a long distance from their households.
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, erosion and natural disasters such as landslides.
What have been the changes in agricultural practices?
-Yes, there is a change in agricultural practices such as the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
Are there any challenges in farming?
-Yes, the main challenges are water scarcity for irrigation and soil infertility.
List of Interventions
The following interventions have been implemented in Mawber Village as a result of the residents' collective decision to help alleviate their problems and aid in the development of the village as well as the preservation of the village's natural resources.
| Name of Interventions | Name of Site | Start Date | Completion Date | Amount from CLAMP (₹) | Convergence (₹) |
Total (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Harvesting Structure | Phud Um Phyrnai | 7-Feb-22 | 22-Mar-22 | 3,48,990 | - | 3,48,990 |
| RCC Check Dam | Wah Langknia | 22-Dec-21 | Ongoing | 7,26,532 | - | 7,26,532 |
| Spring Chamber | Langkma | 28-Feb-22 | 21-Mar-22 | 58,042 | - | 58,042 |
| Spring Chamber | Wahsder | 22-Nov-21 | 08-Mar-22 | 58,042 | - | 58,042 |
| Spring Chamber | Wah Lynnoh | 10-Sep-21 | 23-Feb-22 | 93,061 | - | 93,061 |
| Spring Chamber | Wah Lahong | 29-Nov-21 | 3-Jan-22 | 51,446 | - | 51,446 |
| Fireline Protection | Nongrim Bah | 10-Sep-21 | 30-March-22 | 1,51,150 | - | 1,51,150 |
| Bench Terracing | Umphyrnai | 10-Mar-22 | 30-Mar-22 | 5,52,540 | - | 5,52,540 |
| Community Nursery | Wah Sorkar | 27-Oct-21 | Ongoing | 1,07,005 | - | 1,07,005 |
| Bed Raising Compost | Mawber | Yet to start | - | 64,831 | - | 64,831 |
| Jalkund | Mawber | 24-Jan-23 | Ongoing | 1,11,334 | - | 1,11,334 |
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Amount Utilized |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Chamber | Wahsder | 22-Nov-21 | 08-Mar-22 | ₹ 58,042 |
Illustration: Spring Chamber at Wahsder
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Amount Utilized |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Harvesting | Phud Um Phyrnai | 7-Feb-22 | 22-Mar-22 | ₹ 3,48,990 |
Illustration: Water Harvesting Structure at Phud Um Phyrnai
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Amount Utilized |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Chamber | Langkma | 28-Feb-22 | 21-Mar-22 | ₹ 58,042 |
Illustration: Spring Chamber at Langkma
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Amount Utilized |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Chamber | Wah Lahong | 29-Nov-21 | 3-Jan-22 | ₹ 51,446 |
Illustration: Spring Chamber at Wah Lahong
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Status | Amount Utilized |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCC Check Dam | Wahlyngknia | 22-Dec-21 | Ongoing | ₹ 7,26,532 |
Illustration: RCC Check Dam at Wahlyngknia
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Amount Utilized |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bench Terracing | Umphyrnai | 10-Mar-22 | 30-Mar-22 | ₹ 5,52,540 |
Illustration: Bench Terracing at Umphyrnai
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Status | Amount Utilized |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Nursery | Wah Sorkar | 27-Oct-21 | Ongoing | ₹ 1,07,005 |
Illustration: Community Nursery at Wah Sorkar
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Amount Utilized |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bed Raising Compost | Mawber | Started | Ongoing | ₹ 64,831 |
Illustration: Bed Raising Compost at Mawber
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Amount Utilized |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalkund | Mawber | 24-Jan-23 | Ongoing | ₹ 1,11,334 |
Illustration: Jalkund at Mawber