MAWKYNREW 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.
About Mawkynrew Village
Mawkynrew is one of the villages which has been selected by Meghalaya Basin Development Agency for implementation of the various interventions of the CLLMP.
Mawkynrew Village falls under Mawkynrew C&RD Block of East Khasi Hills in the state of Meghalaya. The village lies at a distance of 1 kilometers from block headquarters and 44 kilometers from district and state capital Shillong with a total population of 931 from 157 households.
There is 1 Village Executive Committee and 11 Self Help Groups working to improve the livelihood of the people. There is government water supply in the village, but it is insufficient to meet the needs of the entire population.
Village demography
| Age group (in years) | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 48 | 66 | 114 |
| 5-14 | 85 | 97 | 182 |
| 15-30 | 113 | 132 | 245 |
| 31-60 | 105 | 155 | 260 |
| Above 60 | 45 | 85 | 130 |
| Total | 396 | 535 | 931 |
The majority of the population’s line of work is farming and daily labor, teachers and business persons.
68 households are engaged in daily labor
50 households are engaged in farming
14 members of the population are teachers
20 members of the population are engaged in business
5 members of the population are drivers.
Important Dates and Events
The Sensitization Program was conducted on 15th November 2019.
On 25th November 2019, the Citizens Green Charter was signed.
On 25th November 2019, the Village Grant Agreement was signed.
The Village Natural Resource Management Committee (VNRMC) was formed on 25th November 2019.
On 3rd February 2021, the Purchase Committee was formed
The Community Natural Resource Management Plan (CNRMP) was formulated on 25th November 2019.
Village Functionary Members
| Sl. No. | Name | Gender | Age (in years) | Educational Qualification | Designation | Contact Numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Nophing Shylla | M | NA | I | Headman | NA |
| 2. | Landersing Warlarpih | M | 48 | XII | Secretary | 961596523 |
| 3. | Phrangsngi Shylla | M | NA | I | Treasurer | 7085547361 |
Village Natural Resource Management Committee Members
| Sl. No. | Name | Gender | Age (in years) | Educational Qualification | Designation | Contact Numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Landersing Warlarpih | M | 51 | XII | Chairman | 9615976523 |
| 2. | Moralda Nongrum | F | 40 | X | Secretary | 7630041934 |
| 3. | Kwintina Nongdhar | F | 35 | BA | Treasurer | 8787538386 |
| 4. | Sharmon Warlarpih | M | 54 | X | Member | NA |
| 5. | Phrangsngi Shylla | M | 50 | III | Member | 7085547361 |
| 6. | Regensing Nongpluh | M | 38 | BA | Member | 9366156563 |
| 7. | Almora Shylla | F | 47 | V | Member | NA |
| 8. | Bandaplin Mukhim | F | 28 | BA | Member | 7085901592 |
| 9. | Philomina Mukhim | F | 33 | VI | Member | NA |
Village Community Facilitators Members
| Sl. No. | Name | Gender | Age (in years) | Educational Qualification | Environment/ Social/ M&E | Contact Numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Counsellor Mukhim | M | 25 | BCA | M&E | 8413071788 |
| 2. | Tylliborlang Mukhim | M | 23 | BCA | Environment | 9366617809 |
| 3. | Wandahun Marboh | F | 25 | X | Social and KM | 7085289530 |
Sensitization Program
The Sensitization Program by the DPMU was conducted on
15th November 2019, with the participation of the
residents of Mawkynrew Village.
Illustration: Members from DPMU and participants from Mawkynrew village attending the sensitization program
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.
A. Do people have sufficient access to supply of fodder, fuel wood, leaf litter?
Yes. But it is reduced over the years.
B. Has access to timber improved or reduced over the years? How is access for household use and commercial use managed?
Timber access has reduced over the years. Most people have to buy them from the market.
C. Are the water bodies facing any threats?
Some of the water bodies are facing water scarcity especially during dry seasons.
D. Do all people in the village have access to drinking water? What are the challenges?
Some of the people get proper access while some do not get access to such. There is a water scarcity in the village particularly during season. Women and children have to fetch water from a water source which is quite far from their households.
E. Are there degraded areas in the village (open/ degraded forests, mining affected, high soil erosion etc.)?
Yes, cultivable wasteland, mining and soil erosion
F. What has caused this degradation? Are there practices causing threats to availability and access to natural resources?
Soil erosion, mining, agricultural practices are the major cause of degradation.
G. What have been the changes in agricultural practices?
There are changes in agricultural practices. Most are using fertilizers for farming
H. Are there any challenges in farming?
The soil is not fertile. Water scarcity
I. How would you consider the health situation in your village?
It is good as the PHC is in the village itself.
J. How is the situation of cleanliness, sanitation, access to toilets and waste management?
The village is maintaining proper cleanliness and sanitation, and the majority of the people in the village now have proper access to toilets. Cleaning drive is organised at least once a year and the people can manage the waste within their own premises.
As per the findings from the FGD, the main problem that the village face is scarcity of water which has been a difficulty for the residents to fetch water from far distances and this is mostly done by children and women and in turn this has a toll on their health and time. A number of spring chambers have been implemented at this village which has eased the residents of the village in terms of fetching drinking water for daily use.
The RCC Check dam has also aided in storing of water to be used in dry seasons where water is scarce. The availability of water has helped in providing water to the fields making the soil moist and fertile and in turn has increased in the growth of plants.
Village Boundary Map
Illustration: Village Boundary Map with Interventions
Illustration: Land use Land Cover Map
List of CLLMP Interventions
The interventions implemented through CLLMP to combat problems faced by the residents of Mawkynrew are:
| Name of Interventions | Name of Site | Start Date | Completion Date | Amount from CLLMP (₹) | Community Contribution (₹) |
Total (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCC Check Dam | Umthohrah | 08-Oct-20 | 10-Feb-21 | 4,04,019 | - | 4,04,019 |
| Spring Chamber | Wahtira | 08-Oct-20 | 10-Feb-21 | 31,852 | - | 31,852 |
| Spring Chamber | Ktang | 08-Oct-20 | 15-Nov-20 | 49,406 | - | 49,406 |
| Staggered Trenches | Mawnongpluh | 08-Jun-20 | 13-Aug-20 | 2,36,450 | 40,000 | 2,76,450 |
| Afforestation | Mawnongpluh | 08-Jun-20 | 13-Aug-20 | 3,03,970 | - | 3,03,970 |
| Peripheral Bunding With Local Shrubs & Trees Spices Along The Bunding | Mawnongpluh | 08-Jun-20 | 13-Aug-20 | 75,900 | - | 75,900 |
| Fire Line Protection | Mawnongpluh | 08-Jun-20 | 13-Aug-20 | 36,540 | - | 36,540 |
| Gully Plug | Mawnongpluh | 08-Jun-20 | 13-Aug-20 | 9,504 | - | 9,504 |
| RCC Checkdam | Mawnongpluh | 02-Feb-22 | 30-Apr-22 | 10,02,283 | 10,02,283 | |
| Spring Chamber | Umtapoh | 02-Nov-22 | 28-Dec-22 | 72,950 | - | 72,950 |
| CC Channel | Mawnongpluh | 10-Jun-22 | 6-Oct-22 | 3,68,750 | - | 3,68,750 |
| Bench Terracing | Mawnongpluh | 10-Jun-22 | 20-Sep-22 | 58,300 | - | 58,300 |
| Contour Bund | Mawnongpluh | 14-Jan-23 | Ongoing | 56,898 | - | 56,898 |
| Fireline Control | Mawnongpluh | 22-Dec-22 | Ongoing | 1,06,160 | - | 1,06,160 |
| Soil Erosion Control | Mawnongpluh | 13-Jan-23 | Ongoing | 1,35,603 | - | 1,35,603 |
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Chamber | Umtapoh | 02-Nov-22 | 28-Dec-22 | ₹ 31,852 |
Illustration: Spring Chamber at Umtapoh
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Chamber | Ktang | 08-Oct-20 | 15-Nov-20 | ₹ 49,406 |
Illustration: Spring Chamber at Ktang
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soil Erosion Control | Mawnongpluh | 13-Jan-23 | Ongoing | ₹ 1,35,603 |
Illustration: Soil Erosion Control at Mawnongpluh
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Chamber | Wahtira | 08-Oct-20 | 10-Feb-21 | ₹ 31,852 |
Illustration: Spring Chamber at Wahtira
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CC Channel | Mawnongpluh | 10-Jun-22 | 6-Oct-22 | ₹ 3,68,750 |
Illustration: CC Channel at Mawnongpluh
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire line Protection | Mawnongpliah | 08-Jun-20 | 13-Aug-20 | ₹ 36,540 |
Illustration: Fireline Protection at Mawnongpluh
