PINGWAIT 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 Pingwait Village
Pingwait is one of the villages which has been selected by Meghalaya Basin Development Agency for implementation of the various interventions of the CLLMP.
Pingwait Village falls under Mawkynrew C&RD Block of East Khasi Hills in the state of Meghalaya. The village lies at a distance of 6 kilometers from block headquarters and 45 kilometers from district and state capital Shillong with a total population of 1192 from 196 households. There is government water supply but it is irregular and insufficient for all households.
Village demography
| Age group (in years) | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 76 | 62 | 138 |
| 5-14 | 94 | 87 | 181 |
| 15-30 | 201 | 175 | 376 |
| 31-60 | 180 | 196 | 376 |
| Above 60 | 52 | 69 | 121 |
| Total | 603 | 589 | 1192 |
The majority of the population’s line of work is farming and daily labor, shop keeping, business, teaching and in the government sector.
91 households are engaged daily labour work
73 households are engaged in farming
14 households are engaged in teaching
10 households work in the government sector
8 households are engaged in teaching
Important Dates and Events
The Sensitization Program was conducted on 29th April 2019
On 10th August 2019, the Citizens Green Charter was signed.
On 10th August 2019, the Village Grant Agreement was signed.
The Village Natural Resource Management Committee (VNRMC) was formed on 4th May 2019
The Purchase Committee was formed on 4th May 2019
The Community Natural Resource Management Plan (CNRMP) was formulated on 4th May 2019.
Village Institutional Functionaries
| Sl. No. | Name | Gender | Age (in years) | Educational Qualification | Designation | Contact Numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kresent Lyngdoh | M | 53 | X | Sordar | 8974054681 |
| 2. | Donbok Warlarpih | M | 45 | XII | Headman | 8787532121 |
| 3. | Shepherd Nongrum | M | 51 | X | Secretary | 9366259947 |
| 4. | Balumlang Kharumnuid | M | 43 | VIII | Secretary Dong | 7629974319 |
Village Natural Resource Management Committee Members
| Sl. No. | Name | Gender | Age (in years) | Educational Qualification | Designation | Contact Numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kresent Lyngdoh | M | 53 | X | Chairman | 8974054681 |
| 2. | Montrilang Myrboh | F | 37 | XII | Secretary | 8974054681 |
| 3. | Bhaiumon Myrboh | F | 25 | BA | Treasurer | 9612948261 |
| 4. | Ristar Mukhim | M | 40 | III | Member | 8974907761 |
| 5. | Sibat Mawthoh | M | 50 | III | Member | 9402591764 |
| 6. | Truin Marwein | M | 50 | III | Member | 8974054681 |
| 7. | Sumitra Bina | F | 50 | X | Member | 8974054681 |
| 8. | Newrial Mukhim | F | 40 | XII | Member | 9863282895 |
| 9. | Tiewksiar Mukhim | F | 50 | XII | Member | 7005621134 |
Village Community Facilitators Members
| Sl. No. | Name | Gender | Age (in years) | Educational Qualification | Area of Specialization | Contact Numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Lovely Songthiang | M | 45 | XII | Social | 8837078766 |
| 2. | Pynbianglang Kshiar | M | 32 | BA | Environment | 8787831421 |
| 3. | Montrilang Myrboh | F | 37 | XII | Monitoring | 8974054681 |
Village Maps
Illustration: Boundary Map of Pingwait Village
Illustration: Land Use Land Cover Map of Pingwait 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?
No proper access to fuel wood, fodder etc. People acquire from the market.
Has access to timber improved or reduced over the years? How is access for household use and commercial use managed?
Yes, it has reduced over the years. For household uses people had to buy.
Are the water bodies facing any threats?
The water sources are facing threats of scarcity, because of deforestation.
Do all people in the village have access to drinking water? What are the challenges?
Yes, but there is water scarcity during the winter seasons. Distance from the water sources is the biggest challenge. 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
What has caused this degradation? Are there practices causing threats to availability and access to natural resources?
Soil erosion due to heavy rainfall, deforestation and Stone mining and quarrying caused degradation of some areas.
What have been the changes in agricultural practices?
Modern methods of farming like using chemical fertilizers and pesticides and the use of machines.
Are there any challenges in farming?
Soil infertility, and water scarcity for irrigation.
List of Interventions
The following interventions have been implemented in Pingwait 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCC Check Dam Cum Fish Sanctuary | Dymmiew | 12-Nov-19 | 19-Jan-20 | 2,74,250 | 4,30,750 | 7,05,000 |
| Rejuvenation Of Spring Chamber | Wahiewlad | 19-Nov-20 | 15-Jan-21 | 1,41,748 | - | 1,41,748 |
| Gabion Wall | Wahumdong | 23-Nov-20 | 27-Feb-21 | 4,08,289 | - | 4,08,289 |
| Community Nursery | Wah Sma Mung | 21-Nov-20 | 18-Feb-21 | 1,00,945 | - | 1,00,945 |
| Spring Chamber | Wahktieh Diengiong | 24-Apr-21 | 14-Aug-21 | 59,854 | - | 59,854 |
| Spring Chamber | Wah Umtlang | 26-Apr-21 | 14-Aug-21 | 57,458 | - | 57,458 |
| Spring Chamber | Wah kyrpong | 28-Apr-21 | 14-Aug-21 | 57,958 | - | 57,958 |
| Spring Chamber | Wah Mawkyrtung | 26-Apr-21 | 14-Aug-21 | 57,958 | - | 57,958 |
| Spring Chamber | Wah It Phangrai | 28-April-21 | 14-Aug-21 | 58,854 | - | 58,854 |
| Afforestation | Lumwahlun | 05-May-21 | 30-Jan-22 | 1,17,246 | - | 1,17,246 |
| RCC Check Dam | Ktieh Diengiong | 06-Apr-22 | 30-Jul-22 | 3,85,226 | - | 3,85,226 |
| Spring Chamber | Wahshynriah | 6-Apr-22 | 16-Jul-22 | 91,335 | - | 91,335 |
| Spring Chamber | Mawknor | 25-Apr-22 | 16-Jul-22 | 64,417 | - | 64,417 |
| Spring Chamber | Stongbatkhein | 6-Apr-22 | 16-Jul-22 | 64,417 | - | 64,417 |
| Spring Chamber | Wahumlangrei | 11-Apr-22 | 16-Jul-22 | 2,14,771 | - | 2,14,771 |
| Erosion Control Gabion Wall | Umdong | 14-Nov-22 | 18-Feb-23 | 3,10,500 | - | 3,10,500 |
| Bench Terracing | Lumheh | 30-May-22 | 16-Jul-22 | 85,970 | - | 85,970 |
| Seed Bank | Shangshriah | 5-August-22 | 29-Oct-22 | 1,00,000 | - | 1,00,000 |
| Bio Fencing | Wah Syntong | 9-Jan-23 | 18-Feb-23 | 21,500 | - | 21,500 |
| Fire Line Control | Lum Wahlun | 1-Feb-23 | 18-Feb-23 | 95,243 | - | 95,243 |
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fireline Control | Lum Wahlun | 1-Feb-23 | 18-Feb-23 | ₹ 95,243 |
Illustration: Fireline Control at Lum Wahlun
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bio Fencing | Syntong Batkhein | 9-Jan-23 | 18-Feb-23 | ₹ 21,500 |
Illustration: Bio Fencing at Syntong Batkhein
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bench Terracing | Lumheh | 30-May-22 | 16-Jul-22 | ₹ 85,970 |
Illustration: Bench Terracing at Lumheh
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Nursery | Wah Sma Mung | 21-Nov-20 | 18-Feb-21 | ₹ 1,00,945 |
Illustration: Nursery at Wah Sma Mung
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabion Wall | Wahumdong | 23-Nov-20 | 27-Feb-21 | ₹ 4,08,289 |
Illustration: Gabion Wall at Wahumdong
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCC Check Dam | Ktiehdiengiong | 6-Apr-22 | 30-Jul-22 | ₹ 3,85,226 |
Illustration: RCC Check Dam at Ktiehdiengiong
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afforestation | Lum Wahlun | 5-May-21 | 30-Jan-22 | ₹ 1,17,246 |
Illustration: Afforestation at Lum Wahlun
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Chamber | Wah Ktieh Diengiong | 24-Apr-21 | 14-Aug-21 | ₹ 59,854 |
Illustration: Spring Chamber at Wah Ktieh Diengiong
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Chamber | Wah Ktieh Diengiong | 26-Apr-21 | 14-Aug-21 | ₹ 57,958 |
Illustration: Spring Chamber at Mawkyrtung
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Chamber | Wah Umtlang | 26-Apr-21 | 14-Aug-21 | ₹ 57,458 |
Illustration: Spring Chamber at Wah Umtlang
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Chamber | Wah Iewlad | 19-Nov-20 | 15-Jan-21 | ₹ 1,41,748 |
Illustration: Spring Chamber at Wah Iewlad
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCC Check Dam (In convergence with MGNREGA) | Dymmiew | 19-Nov-20 | 15-Jan-21 | ₹ 7,05,000 |
Illustration: RCC Check Dam at Dymmiew
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Chamber | Wahktieh Diengiong | 24-Apr-21 | 14-Aug-21 | ₹ 59,854 |
Illustration: Spring Chamber at Wahktieh Diengiong
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Chamber | Wahkyrpong | 28-Apr-21 | 14-Aug-21 | ₹ 57,958 |
Illustration: Spring Chamber at Wahkyrpong
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Chamber | Wah It Phangrai | 28-Apr-21 | 14-Aug-21 | ₹ 58,854 |
Illustration: Spring Chamber at Wah It Phangrai
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Chamber | Wah Maw Kyrtung | 26-Apr-21 | 14-Aug-21 | ₹ 57,958 |
Illustration: Spring Chamber at Wah Mawkyrtung
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seed Bank | Shangshriah | 5-August-22 | 29-Oct-22 | ₹ 1,00,000 |
Illustration: Seed Bank at Shangshriah