SUMMARY VILLAGE REPORT
ON
PHANNIEWLAH RUM
MAWPHLANG
EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT
DISTRICT PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT (DPMU)
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 utilising 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 organisations, 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)
Village Overview:
The village of Phanniewlah Rum falls under MawphlangBlock. The village is located 32 kilometres from the district and state capital Shillong and 10 kilometres from the block headquarters Mawphlang. It is part of the HimaMylliemSyiemship, covering a total area of 172.49 hectares and housing 594 people over 105 houses
The number of households in this village is 105 with a population 594 people.
| Age Group (In years) | Males | Females | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 29 | 28 | 57 |
| 5-14 | 86 | 72 | 158 |
| 15-30 | 82 | 92 | 174 |
| 30-60 | 78 | 99 | 177 |
| Above 60 | 10 | 18 | 28 |
| Total | 285 | 309 | 594 |
The chief occupation of the community is farmingwhere 105 households practice farming within the village.
Village Natural Resource Management Committee Members:
| Sl No | Name | Gender (M/F) |
Age | Education | Designation | Contact No |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shri. JruinSwer | M | 61 | Class III | President | 8787851737 |
| 2 | Shri. BalariJala | F | 36 | Class IX | Secretary | 9366912986 |
| 3 | Shri. Justin Kharbteng | M | 37 | Class XII | Treasurer | 8787732897 |
| 4 | Shri. HussingsonThongni | M | 29 | B.A | Member | 9366305829 |
| 5 | Smti. Diana Swer | F | 41 | Class VI | Member | No contact number |
| 6 | Smti. RibilianSwer | F | 38 | Class VII | Member | 9402317778 |
| 7 | Shri. BorningKharryngki | M | 44 | Class III | Member | 9402510241 |
| 8 | Shri. AbertstarMarbaniang | M | NA | B.A | Member | 9366912986 |
| 9 | Smti. AnjeliKharjumaty | F | NA | Class IX | Member | 9366912986 |
Village Community Facilitators Members:
| Sl No | Name | Gender (M/F) |
Age | Education | Area of Specialization | Contact No |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KestonSwer | M | 30 | Class XII | Environment & GIS | 8413031915 |
| 2 | LarihunSwer | F | 27 | XII | Social & KM | 8787851737 |
| 3 | BadapbiangSwer | M | 30 | B.A | M&E Procurement | 9436959332 |
Important Dates & Events
On 29thJune 2020, the Citizens Green Charter (CGC) was signed.
On29thJune 2020, the Expression of Interest (EOI) was signed.
On 1st July 2020, the Village Grant Agreement was signed.
The Village Natural Resource Management Committee (VNRMC) was formed on 29thJune 2020.
The Purchase Committee was formed on 29th June 2020.
The Community Natural Resource Management Plan (CNRMP) was submitted on the 14th September 2020.
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?
No, it has reduced greatly over the years. People have to acquire from the market.
Has access to timber improved or reduced over the years? How is access for household use and commercial use managed?
The villagers' access to timber has decreased over the years. Majority of the people in the village get it by purchasing from vendors.
Are the water bodies facing any threats?
Yes. It reduces over the years. There is a scarcity of water during the winter seasons because of deforestation and increasing population. The water body is also facing threats of pollution, as the washing platform is located at an elevated site. Hence, gray water seeps downwards into the water bodies.
Do all people in the village have access to drinking water? What are the challenges?
Majority of the people in the village do not have proper access to drinking water. There is a scarcity of water during the winter seasons. Women and children have to fetch water from a water source which is far from the village.
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?
Soil erosion is one of the main causes for degradation. Forest fire and deforestation are other causes. There is also high usage of chemical fertilizers for agriculture which causes the soil to infertile.
What have been the changes in agricultural practices?
Use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides
Are there any challenges in farming?
Water Scarcity, soil infertility and pest infestation are the major challenges
How would you consider the health situation in your village?
The health situation in the village is good. The healthcare centre is in Thainthynroh subcentre which is around 1Km from the village.
How is the situation of cleanliness, sanitation, access to toilets and waste management?
In terms of sanitation and cleanliness in the village, a cleaning drive is conducted once a year. The people in the village have good access to toilets. The waste from their households is managed within their own compounds.
Who are the most vulnerable in the village? What can be done to improve their lives?
The vulnerable groups in the village are Persons with Disability and Old age. There are no avenues currently available to improve their lives.
What are the livelihood aspirations of the youth? Are there any avenues available?
The livelihood aspirations of the youths is self employments. There are no avenues that are available in the village.
Do any committees/ institutions/ rules exist to manage and monitor natural resources in the village?
There are no specific committees that are present to look manage and monitor the natural resources in the village. The Dorbar looks after the monitoring and maintenance of the natural resources in the village.
What are some of the major issues of conflict in the village?
There are no major issues of conflict in the village.
Have any of the above issues been discussed in village meetings?
None.
How do people resolve disagreements and conflicts?
Resolving of issues and conflict is done by the Village council.
Purpose of Intervention
Water scarcity , especially during the winter season has been a huge problem for those who have expressed their concerns and demonstrated persistent efforts and interests in seeing the interventions implemented, which is the fundamental reason for pursuing interventions in this area. The interventions serve to provide clean drinking water during the winter season as well and to prevent the collapse of the areas surrounding the water sources (springs , streams etc) as the villagers have also expressed their concerns with regarding the soil erosion within the village.
The interventions implemented through CLLMP are:
| Name of Interventions | Name of Site | Start Date | Completion Date | Amount from CLLMP(₹) | Convergence (₹) |
Total (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cc Check Dam Cum Gully Plug At Umlynnei | Umlynei | 24-January-22 | 29-Apr-22 | 1,15,500 | 1,15,500 | |
| Erosion Protection Wall At Umlynnei | Umlynei | 03-May-21 | 12-June-21 | 1,90,800 | 1,90,800 | |
| Check Dam Cum Gully Plug At Phudiewkma | Phuddiewkma | 04-Jan-21 | 22-March-21 | 67,000 | 67,000 | |
| Erosion Protection Wall At Phudiewkma | Phuddiewkma | 04-Jan-21 | 22-March-21 | 77,900 | 77,900 | |
| Erosion Protection Wall At Mawkhongoid | Mawkhongoid | 3-Feb-21 | 31-May-21 | 4,50,800 | 4,50,800 | |
| Erosion Protection Wall At Madan Umsaw 1 | Madan Umsaw 1 | 21-Mar-22 | 30-May-22 | 3,44,300 | 3,44,300 | |
| Erosion Protection Wall At Madan Umsaw 2 | Madan Umsaw 2 | 21-Mar-22 | 17-May-22 | 3,01,600 | 3,01,600 | |
| Chamber At Umdoid | Umdoid | 19-Jun-21 | 28-Oct-21 | 70,500 | 70,500 | |
| Community Nursery At Umkarong | Umkarong | 3-Jan-22 | 22-Aug-22 | 1,20,000 | 1,20,000 | |
| Checkdam At Mawblei | Mawblei | 23-April-22 | 04-Jun-22 | 1,81,457 | 1,81,457 | |
| Spring Chamber At Tyntyngngai | Tyntyngngai | 23-May-22 | 01-Jul-22 | 78,248 | 78,248 | |
| Spring Chamber At Synrang Kohmih | Synrang Kohmih | 26-Apr-22 | 04-Jun-22 | 78,248 | 78,248 | |
| Spring Chamber At Ktieh | Ktieh | 26-Apr-22 | 04-Jun-22 | 78,248 | 78,248 | |
| Seed Bank At Madan Umsaw | Madan Umsaw | 27-Oct-22 | 05-Jan-23 | 1,00,000 | 1,00,000 | |
| Rcc Checkdam At Weijngem | Weijngem | Yet to Start | 1,23,087 | 1,23,087 | ||
| Protection Wall At Phudiawkma | Phudiawkma | Yet to Start | 1,00,441 | 1,00,441 | ||
| Protection Wall At Iewkor | Iewkor | Yet to Start | 1,76,215 | 1,76,215 | ||
| Fireline Control At Lympnur | Lympnur | Yet to Start | 95,759 | 95,759 |
Spring chamber at Umdoid
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamber | Umdoid | 19-Jun-21 | 28-Oct-21 | 70,500 |
CC check dam at Phudiewkma
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Check Dam Cum Gully Plug | Phuddiewkma | 04-Jan-21 | 22-March-21 | 67,000 |
Erosion protection wall at Phudiewkma
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protection Wall | Phudiawkma | 4.1.2021 | 22.3.2021 | 1,00,441 |
Check dam at Mawblei
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Checkdam At Mawblei | Mawblei | 23-April-22 | 04-Jun-22 | 1,81,457 |
Erosion Protection wall at MadanUmsaw 1
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erosion Protection Wall | Madan Umsaw 1 | 21-Mar-22 | 30-May-22 | 3,44,300 |
Seed Bank at MadanUmsaw
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seed Bank At Madan Umsaw | Madan Umsaw | 27-Oct-22 | 05-Jan-23 | 1,00,000 |
CC check dam at Umlynnei
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cc Check Dam Cum Gully Plug | Umlynei | 24-January-22 | 29-Apr-22 | 1,15,500 |
Spring Chamber at Tyntyngngai
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Chamber | Tyntyngngai | 23-May-22 | 01-Jul-22 | 78,248 |
Spring Chamber at Ktieh
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Chamber | Ktieh | 26-Apr-22 | 04-Jun-22 | 78,248 |
Spring Chamber at SynrangKohmih
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Chamber | Synrang Kohmih | 26-Apr-22 | 04-Jun-22 | 78,248 |
Erosion protection wall at Mawkhongoid
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erosion Protection Wall | Mawkhongoid | 3-Feb-21 | 31-May-21 | 4,50,800 |
Erosion protection wall at Umlynnei
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erosion Protection Wall | Umlynei | 03-May-21 | 12-June-21 | 1,90,800 |
Erosion protection wall at MadanUmsaw 2
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erosion Protection Wall | Madan Umsaw 2 | 21-Mar-22 | 17-May-22 | 3,01,600 |
Community Nursery at Umkarong
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Nursery | Umkarong | 3-Jan-22 | 22-Aug-22 | 1,20,000 |