VILLAGE REPORT RONGJAL 1

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RONGJAL VILLAGE REPORT

DISTRICT PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT

RESUBELPARA, NORTH GARO HILLS DISTRICT

CONTENTS

SL. NO	TITLE	PAGE NO
1	District Profile	3
2	CLLMP Project	3
3	Village Profile	3-4
4	History of village	4
5	Social Profile	4
5.1	Village accessibility	4
5.2	Literacy rate	4
5.3	Population	5
6	Methodology	5
6.1	Selection of the field	5
6.2	The Design	5
6.3	Tools of data collection	5
6.4	Data collection procedure	6
6.5	Ethical consideration	6
7	Village survey	6
7.1	Social resource	6
7.2	Natural resource	7-8
7.3	Types of forest cover & wildlife	8
7.4	Cultivated land	9
7.5	Water bodies	9
7.6	Spring Inventory	9
8	Awareness Program	10
9	Participatory rural appraisal exercise	10
10	Community Natural Resource Management plan with estimation	11
10.1	List of Intervention	11-12
11	Brief justification of the proposed activities	12
11.1	Spring Chamber	12
11.2	Tree Plantation/Afforestation	13
11.3	Community nursery	14
11.4	Check Dam	15
11.5	Hot composting	16
11.6	Contour Trenches	17
11.7	Agroforestry	18
11.8	Dug out pond	19
12	Problem Analysis	20
13	Conclusion	21
14	Seasonal Calendar	22
15	Annexure	23
15	LULC Map	24
16	Photographs	25

1. DISTRICT PROFILE

The North Garo Hills District, Resubelpara form the Northern part of the Garo Hills. It is the gateway to the entire Garo Hills region and shares a border with Assam.The population is a mixture of indigenous Garo Tribes along with other minor tribes comprising Rabhas, Hajongs, Kacharis Boros.The climate is subtropical with adequate rainfall.

The Government of Assam established the first development block with Resubelpara as its headquarter on 2^nd October, 1952. The Government of Meghalaya declared Resubelpara as an administrative unit in 1976. It was upgraded into a fully-fledged civil sub-division on 30^th April, 1982.

North Garo Hills District is the new District in the state of Meghalaya.The District was inaugurated by Dr. Mukul Sangma, Chief Minister of Meghalaya on 27^th July 2012.The district headquater namely Resubelpara is located vast plain lands along the banks of Damring river.The District is bounded by Assam (Goalpara District). The District occupies an area of 1,113 sq km and the population is 1,36,3961 as per 2011 census.

2. CLLMP PROJECT

The Community Led Landscape Management Project (CLLMP) is under the Basin Development Management Unit (MBDU).The CLLMP Project is being supported by the word Bank. It is a unique project that seeks to leverage on the strength of the community to develop the natural resource management system. The purpose of this project is to develop skills and capacities relating to community – led project management , fiduciary skills and natural resources management . The aim is to strengthen community –led natural resources management in landscapes in the state of Meghalaya.

Meghalaya's population is heavily dependent on natural resources for the sustenance which are under the various stages of degradation. On the other hand, the traditional institutions manage the natural resources such as soil, forest, spring and other water bodies.

3. RONGJAL VILLAGE

The village consists of 52 households and 860 population according to ASHA worker 2021 census. It is located in Resubelpara, North Garo Hills Districts, in Meghalaya India. The village is under the Bajengdoba C&RD Block. The village PIN CODE is 794002 and the village P’O is in MENDAL. The village is situated 24 km away from Resubelpara, District, and 12km away from Bajengdoba block. The main language spoken by the people and their dialect is ‘A’WE’. The people are mainly engaged and dependent on bettlenut and rubber sheets. The people of Rongjal go to the nearest market Rari, and Gokol for their essential commodities like, ginger, chilies, pumpkins, and fruits like litchies, mango, coconut, etc. The village is presently land-locked by Mendal songma, lower Mendal, and Dingrepa. The black top road connects between the three villages.

People of Rongjal rely on Agriculture, forest products and plantation are the main occupation of the village, some few others are also enrolled in government and teaching jobs and some few inhabitants are engaged in local business.

There are four denominations of Christianity they are; Catholic, Baptist,UCA and Seventh Day Adventist. Majority are Catholic and 100% of the population are Christian. The following are some of the schemes that are being implemented in Rongjal village. They are:

1.NOAPS(National Old Age Pension Scheme)

2.MHIS(Megha Health Insurance Scheme)

3. BPL(Below Poverty Line)

4. APL ( Above Poverty Line)

5.MGNREGA

4. HISTORY OF RONGJAL VILLAGE

The village existed in the year of 1973. Rongjal was named for this reason, as the village has been attracted by the beautiful natural forest and water; which was surrounded by many rocks and stones. The village founder had no idea to give the name of the village; later they decided to give the name with their nature of ‘rocks and stones’which means “RO’ONGJAL”. Later, named it as‘RONGJAL’.

The following were the founder of the village:

1.	Shri,Clement G Sangma
2.	Shri,Martina M Marak

There were only a few houses which later grew in number and population. The people were mainly engaged in Agriculture for sustenance.100% of population depends on agriculture. This is due to a lot of transport and communication problems, insufficient credit support and weak marketing. They used to grow vegetables in all the hilly areas. The soil was fertile during those days and the productivity was good.The major agricultural commodities in the villages are:

The village is among the leading villages in the production of ginger, tapioca, broom grass, millets etc.
For fruit crops occupy the most land, followed by the banana, pineapples, sweet potatoes, oranges etc.
Seasonal vegetables occupy the most land yam, brinjal, chillies, beans etc.

Since Resubelpara got its District, the village changed their Cultivation and Plantation of Arecanuts and Rubbers.Till date the people are dependent on bettlenuts and rubber sheets.

5.POPULATION OF THE VILLAGE

Age group	Male	Female	Total
0-4	8	27	35
5-14	34	30	64
15-30	22	32	54
30-60	35	36	71
Above 60	10	12	22

6.LITERACY RATE OF THE VILLAGE

Age group	Total no.people	No. of literacy	No.of school drop out
5-14	64	60	4
15-30	54	34	20
30-60	71	21	30
Above 60	22	12	10

7.METHODOLOGY

Methodology is the systematic, theoretical analysis of the methods applied to a field of study. It compromises the theoretical analysis of the body of method and principles associated with a branch of knowledge.

Selection of the field: Knowledge Management has selected Rongjal village situated in Resubelpara, as the field for the CNRMP documentation.

The design: The Knowledge Management has chosen descriptive documentation for the study. It is a fact finding investigation with appropriate interpretation.

Tools of data collection:The semi structured questionnaire and interview schedule has been set as a tool for data collection.

Data collection procedure: Initially the permission sought from the head of the village,a total number of 12 respondents formed with the help of an interview schedule for the documentation.

Ethical consideration: Permission was sought before commencing with the data collection process.This documentation will be submitted to MBMA and will not be submitted to other departments.

8.THE VILLAGE SURVEY

The first contact with Rongjal village was on the 18^th August 2019.The CLLMP team met the VNRMC member of the village, who was able to provide the team with the required details for site verification and data collection.

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Case finding & selection parameters:-

1.Actively performing VEC

2.Scope of water sources to be developed

3.Need for community nursery

8.1 SOCIAL RESOURCES

Rongjal village is under the supervision of Rongsime A’king Nokma. It’s been 3 years since CLLMP adopted the village with 9 VNRMC members and 3 VCFs are also identified. The VNRMC was formed on 18th August 2019.

Entire village use firewood, in addition that 38 HH also use LPG in the village. The village has good electricity connectivity with 50 households being electrified.

Community participation – The people of the village play a vital role in cleanliness. Entire villages conduct the community cleaning drive twice a year. They also participate in other work like NREGA and sorkari (men’s group).

OCCUPATION:The main occupation of the villagers is farming and local business;

Occupation	HHs
Farmer	41hh
Govt.job	7hh
Others	2hh

BPL/APL

Particulars	No.of households
BPL HH	33
APL HH	10

The following are some small groups and association exist in the village they are:

1.ASHA( Accredited Social Health Activist)

2. Self-Help Groups (SHGs)

3. Women’s Association

Some other development of the village they are:

1.The Indian Govt.provide the electricity to the household .100% of the household has been electrified

2.100% of the household have a bank account.

3.Old age pension is distributed to aged people

8.2 Natural Resources-Through GIS technology the project has collected data that Rongjal village has a total of 92.16ha. Of which the total forest cover area which is also open forest 25.19ha.Water bodies coverage is 0.04ha. The village agricultural and horticulture land measuring 5.57ha. and 30 ha. and total degraded land area is 29.87ha. Arecanut and rubber plantation is the major cash crops in the village.Village adopted to cultivate arecanut and rubber for better income.

8.3 Cultivable Land-Approximately village has 3 hac for agriculture and 1.08 hac approx. is for horticulture and 9.3 hac approx. is for another crop cultivation land. The land is becoming less productive due to unavailability of irrigation facilities.The villagers are engaged in multi-cropping which are season based.The farmers have been suffering with pest attack which has been destroying their paddy field and other plantations.

8.4 Water Bodies- Every number of households has a natural spring and stream.The water is from the hilly areas. Community has 4 streams (rongjal chiring, dopa sanang chiring, dingakra chiring and do’balbu chiring. All the water bodies are perennial, however, during the lean season the water discharge in many spring and stream reduce to large extent. The village is mostly dependent on rain, spring, streams and surface water for irrigation purposes. Surface water is abundant but limited during the non-rainy season.

8.5 Types of forest cover and wildlife-The LULC provides that total forest land in the village is 4 hac. approx. There is 6 ha. of Community bamboo reserve forest which is protected by village sordar . Deforestation, Jhum cultivation, and hunting is banned in the village. This forest cover includes some indigenous fruit and non-fruit bearing species such as banyan, sal, Dog teak, Amla, mango, Erythrina etc. In addition to indigenous species, there are a large number of fodder species Nengitchak and Broom grass. Due to the reduction in forest cover and unavailability of food, the existing fauna such as fox, deer, leopard, jungle fowl, tiger, elephant are in danger or in non - existence as on date. Community has a Medical plant in the village reserve which is growing naturally.

8.6 Spring Inventory-The Master trainer has taken the discharge measurement Dobalbu chimik latitude of 25.836145 N and longitude of 90.474004 E with elevation of 159.07m. It’s a depressed spring in nature with the bamboo outlet.The water of the spring is used for drinking and for domestic purposes. Spring discharge was calculated 23 LPM through stopwatch-bucket method.The PH value of the spring is 7.9 LPM. The catchment area of spring is in the community land.

9.AWARENESS PROGRAMME

The District Project Manager, the Assistant Managers, Social Manager, Knowledge Manager, Environment Manager and M&E held a village Level sensitization Programme on the Community Led Landscape Management project on the 4^th September 2019. The community members actively participated in the program, voicing out their concerns and questions regarding the project making it a huge success.The village people are more encouraged of this project and they are ready to work on it. A total of 50 community members attended the program out of which 28 are female.The CLLMP officials gave a brief introduction on Meghalaya Basin Management Agency (MBMA) and explained about the various programmes and projects of CLLMP. $D:\Field visit photo\IMG_20211020_101509.jpg$

10. PARTICIPATORY RURAL APPRAISAL (PRA)

PRA exercise at Rongjal village took place from the 18^th August 2019. There were 35 members taking part in this exercise who contributed their time and knowledge to this project.

Objective of PRA Exercise:-

To identify the natural, human and economic resources of a village.
To identify the village problems with the help of the community members.
To prepare the community natural Resource Management Plan of the village.

PRA is the process of involving local people in the analysis and interpretation of the village.The village people take part in collecting, analyzing, interpreting and presenting information. PRA is also conducted to create rapport with the community.

11. COMMUNITY NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN WITH ESTIMATION

Having understood the natural resources in the village, having foreseen the upcoming threats to land, water and forest, the Villagers and VNRMC members of the village came together to identify and plan out interventions to address challenges faced in their village both in terms of NRM issues and their economic issues, after cross referencing the maps below. The VNRMC with facilitation from DPMU-NGH has arrived at the list of activities to be taken up in the next three years’ time. The villagers strongly feel that these interventions would enable them to conserve and improve the natural resources for them and their future generations. The communities are encouraged to not be restricted by the fund allocation and should try to come out with an exhaustive list for intervention. In case the amount is not sufficient for some of the interventions from CLLMP, then the other interventions would be sourced through convergence. The DPMUs have been instructed to share the CNRMPs with the BDOs. The villagers strongly feel that these interventions would enable them to conserve and improve the natural resources for them and their future generations.

LIST OF INTERVENTIONS

SL.NO	Name of the proposed Intervention	Site	Land ownership	Area (in Ha)	Start date (dd/mm)	Completion date (dd/mm)
1	Check Dam	Dopasanang Stream		0.8	19-May-20	25-Jun-20
2	Afforestation	Songma reserve	Community Land	1	07-Jun-20	07-Aug-20
3	Afforestation 2nd Year		Community Land	0.88	15-Jun-21	16-Jun-21
4	Afforestation 3rd year				25-May-22	26-May-22
5	Contour Trenches	Rongjal Stream		0.7	08-Jul-20	08-Nov-20
6	Contour Trenches	Dingatra Stream		0.3	07-Aug-20	08-Nov-20
7	Dug out Pond	RongjalChiring	KobitSangma		25-Aug-20	31-Aug-20
8	Contour Trenches	Mahari reserve	Rongsime Community Land		21-Jun-21	24-Jun-21
9	Hot Composting		Community Land	1.15	21-Jun-21	24-Jun-21
10	RCC Check Dam	Rongjal Stream	RusinaMarak		08-Feb-21	20-Feb-21
11	AgroForestry		Community Land	3.1	05-Aug-21	10-Aug-21
12	Community Nursery		Community Land	3.978797	14-Jul-20	31-Aug-20
13	Springbox Chamber	Dobalbu Stream	SumanthoMarak	1.8	09-Oct-21	29-Nov-21
14	RCC Check Dam	Dopasanang	TatenSangma		18-Dec-21	24-Jan-22
15	RCC Check Dam	Dingatra Stream	ModunatMarak		17-Feb-22	07-Mar-22
16	Springbox Chamber	Dopasanang	SalnoSangma		12-Feb-22	21-Mar-22
17	RCC Check Dam	Mendal Reserve	Community Land		02-May-22	23-May-22
18	Concrete Weir and Water storage	RongjalChiringkosak	Community Land		30-Jun-22	21-Jul-22
19	FMP 1.Boundary mapping		Community land		8-Feb-2023	8Feb-2023
	2.In-situ ex-situ conservation		Community land		29-Mar-2023	29-Mar-2023
	3.Assisted natural regeneration		Community land		23-Mar-2023	23-Mar-2023
	4. Permanent Nursery		Community land		27-Apr-2023	27-Apr-2023
	5.Enrichment planting in open forest		Community land		6-Apr-2023	6-Apr-2023

12. BRIEF JUSTIFICATION ON THE PROPOSED ACTIVITIES

The village of Rongjal have decided to treat a significant portion of land, approximately 91.5 hectares or more. This proactive decision to take responsibility for a larger area shows their strong commitment to conserving and improving their natural resources.

The willingness of the community to contribute through their own efforts demonstrates a sense of ownership and dedication towards the well-being of their village.By actively participating in the treatment of additional land, the villagers are actively contributing to the sustainable management of their resources.

Moreover, seeking convergence with state and central government schemes can be instrumental in securing additional resources and support for the planned interventions.

Collaborating with government initiatives can enhance the impact and effectiveness of their efforts,making them more sustainable and scalable.

Through their combined efforts, the villagers’ initiatives have the potential to create a positive and lasting impact on the landscape, water bodies, and forest of Rongjal. By treating a substantial area of land and ensuring its proper conservation and management, they are working towards safeguarding their natural resources for both the present and future generations.

This community-driven and convergent approach exemplifies how local communities can take charge of their development and environmental conservation, becoming stewards of their own resources while leveraging external support to achieve their goals effectively. The determination and spirit of collaboration displayed by the villagers hold great promise for the sustainable future of Rongjal.

12.1 SPRING CHAMBER:

Springs are indeed valuable natural resources in hilly terrains, serving as points of emergence and flow for groundwater. In the case of Rongjal village, where springs are predominantly found in the mountainous areas, they play a crucial role in providing water for various purposes.

Ownership and management of springs in Rongjal village are typically handled by the community. The community members recognize the importance of springs as a vital water source for domestic use, agriculture, and other miscellaneous purposes. Springs have been integral to the community's livelihood for generations, forming a significant cultural and social focal point.

Due to their natural origin and consistent flow, springs are often considered sacred by the community. They hold cultural and religious significance, symbolizing the life-sustaining force of water and representing a connection to nature. This cultural reverence for springs further strengthens the community's commitment to their preservation and sustainable use.

The community's role in managing and protecting the springs is crucial for maintaining the availability and quality of this important water resource. By adopting sustainable practices, such as avoiding pollution and ensuring proper land use practices in the surrounding areas, the community can help safeguard the springs' integrity and ensure their continued availability for future generations.

Overall, springs in Rongjal village serve as more than just water sources; they embody the community's cultural heritage, provide essential resources, and serve as a reminder of the interconnectedness between nature, community, and sustainable living.

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12.2 AFFORESTATION:

The people of Rongjal village have recognized the impact of climate change and loss of biodiversity, particularly in the open forest areas. To address these challenges and improve the environment and quality of life in their village, the community has made the important decision to protect and preserve the forest through tree planting initiatives.

The villagers have taken proactive steps towards afforestation and agroforestry, focusing on both the open forest areas and community lands. This demonstrates their commitment to restoring and enhancing the natural environment in and around Rongjal. Afforestation involves the establishment of new forests by planting trees, while agro-forestry integrates trees and agricultural crops or livestock in a mutually beneficial manner.

By engaging in tree planting activities, the villagers aim to combat climate change, enhance biodiversity, and improve the overall ecological balance of their surroundings. Trees provide numerous environmental benefits, including carbon sequestration, soil erosion control, water conservation, and habitat creation for wildlife.

The decision to involve various stakeholders, such as schools, residents, and non-profit organizations, in tree planting efforts further emphasizes the importance of community participation and collaboration. By extending the opportunity to plant trees in their neighbourhoods, the villagers are fostering a sense of ownership and shared responsibility for the environment.

Through the collective efforts of the community, these tree planting initiatives have the potential to make a positive impact on the local ecosystem, mitigate the effects of climate change, and contribute to the preservation and sustainability of the open forest areas in Rongjal.

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12.3 COMMUNITY NURSERY: The residents of Rongjal village have enthusiastically taken up the challenge of establishing plant nurseries as part of the Community Led Landscape Management Project (CLLMP) scheme. These nurseries play a crucial role in preserving and supplying seeds and seedlings that possess specific qualities and benefits for the village's residents.

The primary purpose of these nurseries is to raise seedlings that will later be planted in various areas such as open forests, catchment areas, reserve forests, and private lands. The range of plants grown in these nurseries includes different types of short rotation tree species like segun, neem, arecanut, aprel, amla, punga, Sali, and others.

By growing these diverse plant species in the nurseries, the villagers aim to ensure a sustainable supply of quality seedlings that are well-suited for the specific needs and goals of their landscape management efforts. This approach allows them to carefully select and cultivate plants that offer environmental, economic, and social benefits for the community.

Establishing and maintaining these plant nurseries not only contributes to the conservation and restoration of the village's natural resources but also promotes the development of a resilient ecosystem. Through the continuous efforts of the villagers in nurturing these seedlings, they are actively involved in shaping a greener and healthier environment for themselves and future generations.

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12.4 CHECK DAM:

The construction of check dams at Dopasanang and Dingatra stream as part of the CLLMP scheme has proven to be a significant blessing for the Rongjal village community. These check dams serve the important purpose of providing irrigation and domestic water supply to the village, addressing the issue of unavailability of irrigation facilities during the months of August to October and increasing productivity.

The proposed construction of four check dams in the village will have a direct positive impact on approximately 45 households. By capturing and storing water, the check dams ensure a consistent and reliable water supply throughout the year. This availability of water for irrigation purposes will enhance agricultural production and contribute to increased income for the villagers.

Irrigation plays a vital role in agricultural productivity, particularly during periods of limited rainfall. With the implementation of the check dams, the villagers will have access to water for their agricultural activities even during the dry months. This will enable them to cultivate crops and maximize their yields, improving food security and economic stability for the community.

Additionally, the availability of a sufficient domestic water supply is essential for the villagers' daily needs, such as drinking, cooking, and sanitation. The construction of the check dams ensures that clean and reliable water is accessible to the households, promoting better health and overall well-being.

The check dams not only address the immediate water scarcity issue but also contribute to the long-term sustainability of the village's water resources. By effectively managing water through these structures, the community can mitigate the impact of climate variability and maintain a more resilient agricultural system.

Overall, the construction of check dams in Rongjal village provides significant benefits to the community by improving irrigation facilities, increasing agricultural productivity, and ensuring a consistent domestic water supply. It is an important step towards sustainable water management and enhancing the livelihoods of the villagers.

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12.5 HOT COMPOSTING:

The villagers have taken the decision to make the hot composting at the ‘Mahari Reserve’ by throwing dirt into the compost pile and mixing the dirt. It can also be made by adding grass clipping, dead leaves, dried rice plant and spent plants etc. and for moisturizing by sprinkle and watering on them. Composting is performed mostly by bacteria or worms adapted to working at high temperature.The bacteria found in the dirt and multiply to start helping the material in the compost pile.

The best is compost after 2/3 months, it fully decomposes and turns into rich black decomposed materials with the great fertilizers.The compost make great additions when growing vegetables and in any kind of gardening.

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12.6 CONTOUR TRENCHES:

The villagers of Rongjal have undertaken a significant initiative by constructing contour trenches (CCT) in the Rongjal reserve forest. Contour trenches are ditches that are dug along the contour lines of a hillside. The soil excavated from the ditches is then used to create a berm or ridge on the downhill side of the trench.

The purpose of constructing contour trenches is to reduce the rate of runoff and increase the percolation rate of water into the soil. By following the contour lines of the hillside, these trenches help to slow down the flow of water and prevent erosion. The berm created on the downhill side of the trench acts as a barrier, allowing water to collect and percolate into the soil, thereby promoting groundwater recharge and reducing soil erosion.

The construction of 500 contour trenches in the Rongjal reserve forest showcases the commitment of the villagers to land and water conservation. This initiative can have a significant positive impact on the overall health and sustainability of the reserve forest. By controlling the flow of water and enhancing infiltration, contour trenches help to maintain soil moisture levels, support plant growth, and preserve the ecological balance of the forest ecosystem.

The construction of contour trenches aligns with the principles of sustainable land management and watershed management. It contributes to the conservation of water resources, prevents soil erosion, and mitigates the impacts of runoff and flash floods in the area. Furthermore, the increased percolation of water can help recharge groundwater sources, benefiting both the environment and the local community.

The villagers of Rongjal have taken a proactive step towards sustainable land and water management through the construction of contour trenches. This intervention showcases their dedication to preserving the Rongjal reserve forest and promoting long-term ecological resilience in the region.

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12.7 AGROFORESTRY:

Agroforestry is a land use management system where trees and shrubs are grown around or among crops. This diversification of the farming system initiated by the CLMP project in Rongjal village is an agro ecological succession, like in natural ecosystems and starts a chain of events that enhance the functionality and sustainability of the farming system in Rongjal community land. This intentional combination of agriculture has multiple benefits, such as greatly enhanced yields from staple food crops, increased biodiversity, improved soil structure and health, reduced erosion and carbon sequestration.

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12.8 DUG OUT POND: In the month of February to June the farmer was unable to take any cultivation or any domestic purposes due to inadequate irrigation in his well. The dug-out pond was carried out at the roadside and community nursery of the village which plays a key role in storing monsoon water, it helps for supplemental irrigation or recharging into ground water.

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13. PROBLEM ANALYSIS

The village's open forest is increasing and it seems that there is no more dense forest in the village. Many species have become extinct due to deforestation and jhum cultivation. Cutting down trees for timber, fuelwood, and for rubber and arecanut plantation etc. for immediate economic benefits. These have resulted in less water discharge of water for spring, streams and rivers which has brought about low moisture content in the ground, loss of soil fertility and crop production.

Some major problem in the village:-

Less Government jobs enrolled the village people and less paddy field in the village.

Less shops for the essential commodities in the village.

The people derive their fodder and fuel wood supply only from their own private land/forest, the supply is not enough.

The community members have been following paddy field, arecanut plantation and rubber plantation, the main challenge in farming has been the loss of soil fertility.

The most vulnerable section of the village is the BPL families. Inclusion of BPL family members during project implementation is very important for the success of the project.

14. CONCLUSION

The people of the region had taken the decision to take a further step in maintaining and protecting surrounding areas of the forest and wildlife or its biodiversity; Since, the village people are bound by the laws framed for betterment of the society. Apart from the effort sacrificed by the residents, the area lacks certain basic needs like connectivity, poor network connection and other lifestyle as compared to other developed parts of the region. Therefore, in order to take further steps to maintain the region properly the region needs further assistance from several organizations. The developments till date have been done due to the effort made by the residents. The village residents have a positive mindset in developing and protecting such areas and maintaining the environment as well as decision making for betterment of their livelihood.

The activities are facilitated by the CLMMP District Project Management Unit Resubelpara. Through the variety of planning, capacity building and on the ground interventions to promote the conservation, sustainable use of nature resources management, social inclusion and community mobilization; building traditional knowledge and learning mapping of natural resource management; strengthening the community institutions and creating linkage with financial institutions and community organizations.

The Community Led-Landscape Management Project (CLLMP) Team thanked all the members of the VNRMC and VCFs who had worked with the team from the first day in order to help bring changes to help the entire community.

PARTICIPANTS:

1.Beking Marak (President)

2.Omia Sangma(Secretary)

3.Tringbirth (member)

4.Jenius Marak (member)

5.Medina Sangma (member)

6.Salno Sangma (member)

7.Jasinta Sangma (member)

15. SEASONAL CALENDAR

The CLLMP team also mapped the seasonal calendar of Rongjal village to help identify heavy workload periods, periods of relative ease, credit crunch, diseases, food security, wage availability etc. This will prove helpful in project timeline framing.

Sr no	CRITERIA	JJAN	FEB	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN	JUL	AUG	SEP	OCT	NOV		DEC
1	Water scarcity	3	1	1
2	Prone to Sickness	3					1	1				1		2
3	Rainfall			3	2	1	1	3	2
4	Paddy cultivation					1	1	3
5	Paddy harvesting										1	2		1
6	Ginger cultivation	2				3	1	2
7	Tree plantation				1	2	2
8	Crop cultivation
9	Crop harvesting		1		2	1	2					2		3
10	Festive season											1		1
11	Forest Fire		1	1
12	Collection of wood	1										1	1