UMSAWMAT 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 Umsawmat Village
UmasawmatVillage falls under Mawphlang C&RD Block of East Khasi Hills in the state of Meghalaya. The village lies at a distance of 16 kilometers from block headquarters Sohiong and 35kilometers from district and state capital Shillong. It falls under HimaLynniongwith a total geographical area of 1408.05 Ha and a total population of 569 from 114 households.
Village demography
| Age group (in years) | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 37 | 33 | 70 |
| 5-14 | 105 | 65 | 170 |
| 15-30 | 98 | 88 | 186 |
| 31-60 | 50 | 53 | 103 |
| Above 60 | 18 | 22 | 40 |
| Total | 308 | 261 | 569 |
105 households are engaged in farming and daily labors
5 households are engaged in business
4 members of the population are teachers
Important dates and events
The Sensitization Program was conducted on 10th September 2019.
On 23rd September 2019, the Citizens Green Charter was signed.
On 23rd September 2019, the Village Grant Agreement was signed.
The Village Natural Resource Management Committee (VNRMC) was formed on 23rd September 2019
On 23rd September 2019, the Purchase Committee was formed.
The Community Natural Resource Management Plan (CNRMP) was formulated on the 23rd September 2019.
Village Functionary Members
| Sl. No. | Name | Gender | Age (in years) | Educational Qualification | Designation | Contact Numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | RoningJala | M | 60 | III | Headman | 9863180424 |
| 2. | LambhaKharshandi | M | 30 | B.TECH | Secretary | 7005382804 |
| 3. | DilestarKharshandi | M | 45 | BA | Assistant Secretary | 9366426566 |
Village Natural Resource Management CommitteeMembers
| Sl. No. | Name | Gender | Age (in years) | Educational Qualification | Designation | Contact Numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | WanlangKharshandi | M | 33 | IX | President | 6009758063 |
| 2. | WanrishishaMarbaniang | F | 28 | BA | Secretary | 6009192702 |
| 3. | MirbilaKharshandi | M | 58 | IX | Treasurer | 6009219659 |
| 4. | JimestarMyrthong | M | 36 | V | Member | 6009192702 |
| 5. | MrislindaKharsahnoh | F | 40 | III | Member | 8731051360 |
| 6. | DramedaMarbaniang | F | 45 | VII | Member | 8132009046 |
| 7. | BanyllaMarbaniang | F | 26 | V | Member | 8729970255 |
| 8. | SimoraKharshandi | F | 30 | VI | Member | 8131830943 |
| 9. | PisarMyrthong | M | 38 | II | Member | 9612111684 |
Village Community Facilitators Members
| Sl. No. | Name | Gender | Age (in years) | Educational Qualification | Environment/ Social/ M&E | Contact Numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | PynsuklinMyrthong | F | 33 | X | Environment | 6009219659 |
| 2. | AnishaMarbaniang | F | 29 | X | Social | 6009478941 |
| 3. | Apshonlang Rani | M | 30 | X | M&E | 6009709308 |
Village Maps
Illustration: Boundary Map of Umsawmat Village
Illustration: Land Use Land Cover Map of Umsawmat Village
Village Infrastructure
The social mapping done at Umsawmat village, shows the following findings. There are two schools in the village, a church and a restricted grove.
Illustration: Social Mapping ofUmsawmat
List of Interventions
The following interventions have been implemented in Umsawmat Villageas 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 | KshaidSynkra | 28-Jan-20 | 26-Feb-20 | 2,50,546 | - | 2,50,546 |
| Bio Fencing | KyndongSohmian | 27-May-20 | 13-Jul-20 | 3,47,488 | - | 3,47,488 |
| Afforestation | Kyndongsohmian | 20-Jul-20 | 07-Aug-20 | 3,03,970 | - | 3,03,970 |
| Afforestation | Lumdewip | Started | Completed | - | - | - |
| Community Nursery | KyndongSohmian | 14-Jul-21 | 08-Oct-21 | 1,07,005 | - | 1,07,005 |
| Organic Composting | Mawkhan | 10-Dec-21 | 04-Jan-22 | 6,985 | - | 6,985 |
| Organic Composting | Tihkhyndew | 08-Dec-21 | 03-Jan-22 | 6,985 | - | 6,985 |
| Organic Composting | Lummawkam | 08-Dec-21 | 03-Jan-22 | 6,985 | - | 6,985 |
| Organic Composting | Lailad | 8-Dec-21 | 03-Jan-22 | 6,985 | - | 6,985 |
| Organic Composting | Disong | 10-Dec-21 | 04-Jan-22 | 6,985 | - | 6,985 |
| Organic Composting | Umdiang | 8-Dec-21 | 3-Jan-22 | 6,985 | - | 6,985 |
| Organic Composting | Sohjhursaw | 15-Jan-22 | 15-Feb-22 | 6,985 | - | 6,985 |
| Organic Composting | Shohmaw | 10-Dec-21 | 4-Jan-22 | 6,985 | - | 6,985 |
| Organic Composting | Shyiap | 15-Jan-22 | 15-Feb-22 | 6,985 | - | 6,985 |
| Organic Composting | Traimaw | 10-Dec-21 | 04-Jan-22 | 6,985 | - | 6,985 |
| Organic Composting | Perrit | 08-Dec-21 | 03-Jan-22 | 6,985 | - | 6,985 |
| Organic Composting | Shilingumbah | 8-Dec-21 | 3-Jan-22 | 6,985 | - | 6,985 |
| Fireline Control | Dewip | 18-Jan-21 | 15-Feb-22 | 54,020 | - | 54,020 |
| Bench Terracing | Semmali | 4-Feb-22 | 07-May-22 | 45,487 | - | 45,487 |
| Bench Terracing | MawryngkangKlew | 17-Feb-22 | 9-Apr-22 | 45,487 | - | 45,487 |
| Bench Terracing | Umngi | 8-Mar-22 | 26-Apr-22 | 45,487 | - | 45,487 |
| Bench Terracing | Mawbuhshun | 28-Feb-22 | 21-Mar-22 | 45,487 | - | 45,487 |
| Bench Terracing | Sitmaw | 23-Feb-22 | 15-Mar-22 | 45,487 | - | 45,487 |
| Spring Chamber | ShiliangUmbah | 5-Jul-22 | 8-Aug-22 | 47,242 | - | 47,242 |
| Spring Chamber | Mawkhan | 18-Mar-22 | 30-Apr-22 | 52,835 | - | 52,835 |
| Spring Chamber | Photsiej | 3-Feb-22 | 27-Apr-22 | 55,835 | - | 55,835 |
| Protection Wall | PdengMawkroh | 21-Mar-22 | 26-Apr-22 | 1,54,599 | - | 1,54,599 |
| Protection Wall | Tihlyntiang | 3-May-22 | 4-July-22 | 1,39,943 | - | 1,39,943 |
| Irrigation CC Canal | Umsurong | 15-Mar-22 | 10-May-22 | 1,53,154 | - | 1,53,154 |
| Irrigation CC Canal | Umtin | 19-Mar-22 | 10-May-22 | 71,743 | - | 71,743 |
| RCC Check Dam | Umtin | 15-Mar-22 | 09-May-22 | 1,04,674 | - | 1,04,674 |
| Protection Wall | MadanDewip | 9-Jan-23 | 20-Feb-23 | 1,95,328 | - | 1,95,328 |
| Protection Wall | Tihjaut | 29-Nov-22 | 21-Dec-22 | 76,768 | - | 76,768 |
| Bench Terracing | Laitmawsing | 8-Aug-22 | 25-Aug-22 | 45,487 | - | 45,487 |
| Bench Terracing | Mawpait | 22-Aug-22 | 7-Sept-22 | 45,487 | - | 45,487 |
| Bench Terracing | Wahdewsaw | 17-Aug-22 | 30-Aug-22 | 45,487 | - | 45,487 |
| Bench Terracing | Badenkyndong | 11-Aug-22 | 01-Sept-22 | 45,487 | - | 45,487 |
| Bench Terracing | Phodjajew | 26-Aug-22 | 30-Sept-22 | 45,487 | - | 45,487 |
| Afforestation | KyndongSnuin | Yet to start | 15,000 | - | 15,000 | |
| Fire Line Control | Phodlakait | 18-Oct-22 | 7-Nov-22 | 59,700 | - | 59,700 |
| Conservation of Pitcher Plant | Phodlakait | 21-Oct-22 | Ongoing | 2,50,710 | - | 2,50,710 |
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCC Check Dam | KshaidSynkra | 28-Jan-20 | 26-Feb-20 | ₹ 2,50,546 |
Illustration: RCC Check Dam at KshaidSyngkra
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bio Fencing | KyndongSohmian | 27-May-20 | 13-Jul-20 | ₹ 3,47,488 |
Illustration: Bio Fencing at KyndongSohmian
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afforestation | Kyndongsohmian | 20-Jul-20 | 07-Aug-20 | ₹ 3,03,970 |
Illustration: Afforestation at Kyndongsohmian
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Nursery | KyndongSohmian | 14-Jul-21 | 08-Oct-21 | ₹ 1,07,005 |
Illustration: Community Nursery at Kyndongsohmian
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organic Composting | Mawkhan | 10-Dec-21 | 04-Jan-22 | ₹ 6,985 |
Illustration: Organic Composting at Mawkhan
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organic Composting | Tihkhyndew | 08-Dec-21 | 03-Jan-22 | ₹ 6,985 |
Illustration: Organic Composting at Tihkhyndew
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organic Composting | Lummawkam | 8-Dec-21 | 03-Jan-22 | ₹ 6,985 |
Illustration: Organic Composting at Lummawkan
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organic Composting | Lailad | 8-Dec-21 | 03-Jan-22 | ₹ 6,985 |
Illustration: Organic Composting at Lailad
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organic Composting | Umdiang | 8-Dec-21 | 3-Jan-22 | ₹ 6,985 |
Illustration: Organic Composting at Umdiang
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organic Composting | Sohjhursaw | 15-Jan-22 | 15-Feb-22 | ₹ 6,985 |
Illustration: Organic Composting at Sohjhursaw
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organic Composting | Shohmaw | 10-Dec-21 | 4-Jan-22 | ₹ 6,985 |
Illustration: Organic Composting at Shohmaw
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organic Composting | Shyiap | 15-Jan-22 | 15-Feb-22 | ₹ 6,985 |
Illustration: Organic Composting at Shyiap
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organic Composting | Perrit | 08-Dec-21 | 03-Jan-22 | ₹ 6,985 |
Illustration: Organic Composting at Perrit
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organic Composting | Shilingumbah | 8-Dec-21 | 3-Jan-22 | ₹ 6,985 |
Illustration: Organic Composting at ShiliangUmbah
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fireline Control | Dewip | 18-Jan-21 | 15-Feb-22 | ₹ 54,020 |
Illustration: Fire line Control at Dewip
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bench Terracing | Semmali | 4-Feb-22 | 07-May-22 | ₹ 45,487 |
Illustration: Bench Terracing at Semmali
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bench Terracing | Sitmaw | 23-Feb-22 | 15-Mar-22 | ₹ 45,487 |
Illustration: Bench Terracing at Sitmaw
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Chamber | ShiliangUmbah | 5-Jul-22 | 8-Aug-22 | ₹ 47,242 |
Illustration: Spring Chamber at ShiliangUmbah
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Chamber | Mawkhan | 18-Mar-22 | 30-Apr-22 | ₹ 52,835 |
Illustration: Spring Chamber at Mawkhan
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCC Check Dam | Umtin | 15-Mar-22 | 09-May-22 | ₹ 1,04,674 |
Illustration: RCC Check Dam at Umtin
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protection Wall | PdengMawkroh | 21-Mar-22 | 26-Apr-22 | ₹ 1,54,599 |
Illustration: Protection Wall at Pdengmawkroh
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protection Wall | MadanDewip | 9-Jan-23 | 20-Feb-23 | ₹ 1,95,328 |
Illustration: Protection Wall at MadanDewip
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protection Wall | Tihjaut | 29-Nov-22 | 21-Dec-22 | ₹ 76,768 |
Illustration: Protection Wall at Tihjaut
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bench Terracing | Laitmawsing | 8-Aug-22 | 25-Aug-22 | ₹ 45,487 |
Illustration: Bench Terracing at Laitmawsing
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bench Terracing | Mawpait | 22-Aug-22 | 07-Sept-22 | ₹ 45,487 |
Illustration: Bench Terracing at Mawpait
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bench Terracing | Wahdewsaw | 17-Aug-22 | 30-Aug-22 | ₹ 45,487 |
Illustration: Bench Terracing at Wahdewsaw
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bench Terracing | Badenkyndong | 11-Aug-22 | 01-Sept-22 | ₹ 45,487 |
Illustration: Bench Terracing at Baden Kyndong
| Name of Intervention | Site Name | Start Date | Completion Date | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservation of Pitcher Plant | Phodlakait | 21-Oct-22 | Ongoing | ₹ 2,50,710 |
Illustration: Conservation Area of Pitcher Plant (Endangered Plant Species) at Phodlakait
