NONGMADAN SHADSNGI 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 Nongmadan Shadsngi Village
Nongmadan Shadsngi is one of the villages which has been selected by Meghalaya Basin Development Agency for implementation of the various interventions of the CLLMP.
Nongmadan Shadsngi Village falls under Pynursla C&RD Block of East Khasi Hills in the state of Meghalaya. The village lies at a distance of 3 kilometers from block headquarters and 48 kilometers from district and state capital Shillong with a total population of 1250 from 280 households.
Village demography
| Age group (in years) | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 67 | 84 | 151 |
| 5-14 | 141 | 100 | 241 |
| 15-30 | 150 | 150 | 300 |
| 31-60 | 300 | 200 | 500 |
| Above 60 | 20 | 38 | 58 |
| Total | 678 | 572 | 1250 |
The majority of the population’s line of work is daily labor work, followed by farming, business and those working in the government sector.
130 households are engaged in daily labor work
120 households are engaged in farming
25 households are involved in business
5 households work in the government sector
Important Dates and Events
The Sensitization Program was conducted on 22nd September 2020
On 28th September 2020, the Citizens Green Charter was signed.
On 28th September 2020, the Village Grant Agreement was signed.
The Village Natural Resource Management Committee (VNRMC) was formed on 28th September 2020
The Purchase Committee was formed on 28th September 2020
The Community Natural Resource Management Plan (CNRMP) was formulated on 28th September 2020.
Village Institutional Functionaries
| Sl. No. | Name | Gender | Age (in years) | Educational Qualification | Designation | Contact Numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Planningstar Lyngdoh | M | 34 | XII | Headman | 9612280475 |
| 2. | Everestarson Kharbudon | M | 45 | XII | Secretary | 8794811685 |
| 3. | Plan Thabah | M | 51 | VI | Treasurer | 9856172887 |
| 4. | Stanwell Lyngdoh | M | 44 | VI | Member | 8974565059 |
Village Natural Resource Management Committee Members
| Sl. No. | Name | Gender | Age (in years) | Educational Qualification | Designation | Contact Numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Planningstar Lyngdoh | M | 34 | XII | Chairman | 9612280475 |
| 2. | Brilliancy Suting | F | 35 | X | Secretary | 7421088189 |
| 3. | Plan Thabah | M | 51 | VI | Treasurer | 9856172887 |
| 4. | JointsingDkhar | M | 47 | VIII | Member | 8731838369 |
| 5. | StanlyKhongsit | M | 57 | IV | Member | 6009726934 |
| 6. | Everest Kharbudon | M | 45 | XII | Member | 7628089627 |
| 7. | JopharDkhar | F | 47 | IX | Member | 8794811685 |
| 8. | MiltinaKhongjee | F | 30 | XII | Member | 8974565059 |
| 9. | Stanwell Lyngdoh | F | 44 | VI | Member | 8014717478 |
Village Community Facilitators Members
| Sl. No. | Name | Gender | Age (in years) | Educational Qualification | Area of Specialization | Contact Numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Briliancy Suting | F | 35 | X | Social & KM | 7421088189 |
| 2. | Reebokstar Mylliemngap | M | 25 | XII | Environment & GIS | 9774474648 |
| 3. | Kerson Nelar | M | 35 | XII | M&E Procurement | 8416070969 |
Village Maps
Illustration: Boundary Map of Iewrynghep Village
Illustration: Land Use Land Cover Map of Iewrynghep 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?
It has reduced over the years and it is not enough for all households. Most people buy from the market.
Has access to timber improved or reduced over the years? How is access for household use and commercial use managed?
It has reduced over the years. Most people buy from the market or have to collect far from the village.
Are the water bodies facing any threats?
Deforestation and Forest fire are the threats to water bodies.
Do all people in the village have access to drinking water? What are the challenges?
Yes, except during the winter season because of scarcity of water. Water scarcity during the winter season especially during the month of January to April. PHE water comes only around one hour a day and this is not sufficient for the people of the village.
Are there degraded areas in the village (open/ degraded forests, mining affected, high soil erosion etc.)?
Yes, there are degraded forests.
What has caused this degradation? Are there practices causing threats to availability and access to natural resources?
Deforestation and Forest fires
What have been the changes in agricultural practices?
The people still practice the traditional method of cultivation.
Are there any challenges in farming?
Infertility of the soil and scarcity of water for irrigation.
List of Interventions
The following interventions have been implemented in Nongmadan Shadsngi 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 CLLMP (₹) | Convergence (₹) |
Total (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tree Plantation | Kliar Wah Umrem | 9-May-22 | 11-Jun-22 | 5,46,700 | - | 5,46,700 |
| Check Dam Cum Gully Plugs | Kliar Wah Umrem | 4-Oct-21 | 29-Oct-21 | 80,500 | - | 80,500 |
| Peripheral Bunding & Fencing | Kliar Wah Umrem | 4-Oct-21 | 29-Nov-21 | 2,77,600 | - | 2,77,600 |
| Fire Control Works | Kliar Wah Umrem | 6-Mar-22 | 14-Mar-22 | 42,100 | - | 42,100 |
| Recharge Pits | Kliar Wah Umrem | 9-May-22 | 11-Jun-22 | 15,000 | - | 15,000 |
| Community Nursery | Motushur 1 | 4-Oct-21 | 13-Nov-21 | 1,07,120 | - | 1,07,120 |
| Community Nursery | Motushur 2 | 4-Oct-21 | 13-Nov-21 | 1,07,120 | - | 1,07,120 |
| Water Reservoir | Riatlwai | 4-Oct-21 | 29-Oct-21 | 61,400 | - | 61,400 |
| Check Dam | Riatlwai | 4-Oct-21 | 29-Oct-21 | 75,120 | - | 75,120 |
| Recharge Pits | Riatlwai | 9-May-22 | 14-May-22 | 4,240 | - | 4,240 |
| Vermi Composting | Mot u Shur | 4-Oct-21 | 16-Oct-21 | 24,800 | - | 24,800 |
| Vermi Composting | Mot u Shur | 18-Oct-21 | 30-Oct-21 | 24,800 | - | 24,800 |
| Fireline and Fencing | Lawadong Riatlwai | 18-Apr-22 | 25-Jun-22 | 1,87,585 | - | 1,87,585 |
| Fireline and Fencing | Lawadong Wahkhongoi | 18-Apr-22 | 25-Jun-22 | 1,18,030 | - | 1,18,030 |
| RCC Check Dam | Kliar Wahumrem | 18-Apr-22 | 18-Jun-22 | 4,04,438 | - | 4,04,438 |
| RCC Check Dam | Wahkrem | 18-Apr-22 | 25-Jun-22 | 77,978 | - | 77,978 |
| Water Reservoir | Riatlwai | 16-Aug-22 | 10-Oct-22 | 96,480 | - | 96,480 |
| Fireline Control Bunding | Riatlwai | 1-Jul-22 | 28-Sep-22 | 65,705 | - | 65,705 |
| RCC Check Dam | Wahkhongngoi | 18-Jul-22 | 11-Oct-22 | 3,37,555 | - | 3,37,555 |
| Stone Masonry Peripheral Bund | Law Adong Wahkhongoi | 31-Oct-22 | 24-Dec-22 | 1,10,555 | - | 1,10,555 |
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCC Check Dam | Kliar Wahumrem | 18-Apr-22 | 18-Jun-22 | ₹ 4,04,438 |
Illustration: RCC Check Dam at Kliar Wah Umrem
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Check Dam | Riatlwai | 4-Oct-21 | 29-Oct-21 | ₹ 75,120 |
Illustration: Check Dam at Riatlwai
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCC Check Dam | Wahkhongngoi | 18-Jul-22 | 11-Oct-22 | ₹ 3,37,555 |
Illustration: RCC Check Dam at Wahkhongoi
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCC Check Dam | Wahkrem | 18-Apr-22 | 25-Jun-22 | ₹ 77,978 |
Illustration: RCC Check Dam at Wahkrem
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Check Dam Cum Gully Plugs | Kliar Wah Umrem | 4-Oct-21 | 29-Oct-21 | ₹ 80,500 |
Illustration: Check Dam cum Gully Plug at Kliar Wah Umrem
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recharge Pits | Riatlwai | 9-May-22 | 14-May-22 | ₹ 4,240 |
Illustration: Recharge Pit at Riatlwai
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fireline and Fencing | Lawadong | 18-Apr-22 | 25-Jun-22 | ₹ 1,18,030 |
Illustration: Fire line and Fencing at Lawadong
Wahkhongoi
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fireline and Fencing | Lawadong Riatlwai | 18-Apr-22 | 25-Jun-22 | ₹ 1,87,585 |
Illustration: Fire Line and Fencing at Law Adong Riat Lwai
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peripheral Bunding & Fencing | Kliar Wah Umrem | 4-Oct-21 | 29-Nov-21 | ₹ 2,77,600 |
Illustration: Peripheral Bunding and Fencing at Kliar Wah Umrem
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peripheral Bunding & Fencing | Kliar Wah Umrem | 4-Oct-21 | 29-Nov-21 | ₹ 2,77,600 |
Illustration: Tree Plantation at Kliar Wah Umrem
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Reservoir | Riatlwai | 16-Aug-22 | 10-Oct-22 | ₹ 96,480 |
Illustration: Water Reservoir at Riatlwai 
