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REPORT ON: LATYRKE VILLAGE

DISTICT: EAST JAINTIA HILLS

20th MARCH 2023

COMMUNITY LED LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT PROJECT

MEGHALAYA BASIN MANAGEMENT AGENCY

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COMMUNITY LED LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT PROJECT (CLLMP)

The Government of Meghalaya with financial help from the World Bank is implementing the Meghalaya Community Led Landscape Management Project (MCLLMP). The project will cover the manner throughout the state. The Meghalaya Basin Management Agency (MBMA) will facilitate community-led planning by providing support, technical inputs and funding.

The project is intended to strengthen Community Led Natural Resources Management in selected landscapes within the 7 districts of the state. This would be achieved through a variety of planning, capacity building, and on-the-ground interventions to promote the conservation, sustainable use of natural resources, social inclusion and community mobilization; building traditional knowledge and learning, mapping of natural resources management; strengthening the community institutions and creating linkage with financial institutions and community organizations.

The project interventions will include preparation of community led natural resource management plans. The CLLMP has the following three components:

1. Strengthening Knowledge and Capacity of Communities for Natural Resources Management

2. Community-Led Landscape Planning and Implementation

3. Project Management and Governance

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The project objective is “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 program will also invest in improving the process and outcome delivery, by developing and adhering to effective systems and procedures, supported by the appropriate technology.

BENEFITS

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

Table of contents

  1. Introduction and History………………………………………………………..05

  2. Physical & Social profile………………………………………………………….06

  1. Population……………………………………………………………… ………………07

  2. Card Holding household………………………………………………………….07

  3. Fuel Type………………………………………………………………………………..08

  4. Occupation…………………………………………………………………………….08

  5. Key Constraints………………………………………………………………………08

  6. Environment Challenge…………………………………………………………..08

  7. Land Use Land Cover Pattern………………………………………………….09 – 12

  8. The different maps of the village…………………………………………….10-12

  1. CLLMP Activities

1. Ground Truthing……………………………………………………………………10

2. Sensitization on CLLMP………………………………………………………….11

2.1 Signing of EOI, VGA and Green Charter…………………………………12

2.2 Formation of VNRMC…………………………………………………………...12

2.3 Bookkeeper…………………………………………………………..................12

2.3 Village Community Facilitators……………………………………………..13

2.4 Purchase Committee…………………………………………………………….13

3. Opening of Bank Account and training on accounting……………..13

4. PRA Exercise and Preparation of CNRMP…………………………………14

4.1 Drawing of Resource and Social Map…………………………………….14-15

4.2 Re-orientation session on preparation of CNRM plan……………16-17

4.3 Preparation CNRMP……………………………………………………………...18-24

4.4 Site inspection of Proposed Intervention Sites……………………..25-30

4.5 Review of the progress & in-situ course

in the Preparation of CNRMP………………………………………………..31-32

4.6 Presentation of CNRMP to the VNRMC………………………………….33-35

5. Implementation of Activities …………………………………….…………………………36-37

6. Fund Status…………………………………………………………………………….38

7. Annexure………………………………………………………………..................39-42

INTRODUCTION

Lartyrke Village falls under Saipung C&RD block of East Jaintia Hills district in the state of Meghalaya. The village is at a distance of 17km from Khliehriat, the district headquarters of East Jaintia Hills District and is at a total distance of 106 Kms from the state capital, Shillong. It falls under the “Elaka sutnga” with a total geographical area of 135.19ha and a total population of 1346 villagers.

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GPS coordinates: Latitude: 25.342150 N

Longitude: 92.461200E

Elevation Reading (MSL): 998m

History of the village

Introduction

Latyrke Village is located in east jaintia Hills district in the state of Meghalaya. Pnar language is the common language spoken by the community people

Climate

The climate of ladtyrke is uniquely pleasant and caressing. It is neither too warm in summer nor to cold in winter. The rainfall

Demographic

Agriculture is the main profession of this village and does not have any industrial development. The People of this area is very peaceful without taking much issues and problems to think about the external affairs. They are confined to what they have been doing and comfortable with their daily schedule. Even though the villages have very little known to the development sectors and does not take any concern over reviving, rejuvenating as well as protecting the environment.

Village Profile:

Ladtyrke village is located in East Jaintia hills, Meghalaya, India. It is about 18 km away from khliehriat block and 104 km from headquarter shillong, Meghalaya. The community travel, mini cab, private vehicle to the market 9 km away from ladtyrke to sutnga market. People of the village are living in very peaceful manner. The product which were very common in the market are grass slasher (wait),spade (makhu).

Before the community are mainly into farming as they work on paddy cultivation, plantation of vegetables, etc.

And later after many years from 1948 years the village was extended into large. The experienced cultivation area decline due to coal mining activities and due to high rainfall, there is heavy soil erosion and washing away of top soil and declining soil fertility. There is lack of management of produce, lack of proper storage of food grains which lead to pest and rodents attack causing heavy losses. The department of MBMA cllmp project has implementing the intervention site has been functioning and integrated the mandate of the project the increased production and productivity.

In term of agriculture; people cultivate rice as the major crop. Beside rice they also cultivate potato,sweet potato ,turmeric , ginger etc .The main sources of water in the village isopen wells which is in the village itself . Farming is the principal occupation of most of the resident and the majority take palace only seasonal. Paddy is the main crop of all the farmer in the village followed by maize and other seasonal fruit like………….and vegetable.

The paper deal with traditional farming system practised by the indigenous communities

The product which they were selling in main market sutnga market as Achar red chilli,

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As per data collected during the PRA exercise, latyrke total population is 1346 Out of this, 666 are males while the females count is 680.

Age Group Male Female Total
0-4 67 63 130
5-14 166 158 324
15-30 216 242 458
30-60 185 192 377
Above 60 32 25 57

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Occupation:

The large portion of the population is mostly farmers and daily wage earners.

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  1. Soil erosion is very common as most of the landscapes are highly however in this village coal mining activities is the main cause which lead to other degradation such as deforestation and water pollution and soil erosion.

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Landuse/ Landcover Area in Hectare
Settlements/ Built Ups 8.86
Water Bodies 4.97
Agricultural Land 31.72
Barren Land 0.45
Culturable wasteland 137.24
Open forest 105.24
Dense forest 1.13
plantation 2.21
total 292.09

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GROUND TRUTHING

Dated: 19th November2018

Kseh village falls under the NESAC list, the DPMU team met with the local headman to gather information about the village and conducted site verification. This village was also suggested by the Deputy Commissioner of East Jaintia Hills District and BDO of Khliehriat Block.

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Case Findings: -

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2. Shifting cultivation is the main agricultural practice and this has resulted to soil becoming highly infertile and loose.

3. The productivity of the land is decreasing with each passing year.

SENSITIZATION PROGRAMME

Dated: 19th November 2018

The sensitization programme at larket Village took place on the 24th August 2019 at the Community Hall of larket Village. The Secretary of larket village, Mr. Hamlet Pdang presided over the programme. A totalof 33 particpants attended the sensitization program.

F:\KM\Images\PRA\EJHD\Khliehriat Block\Pynurkba\IMG_1290.JPGThe Assistant Manager (Social Management) gave a detailed introduction to the Community led Landscape Management Project(CLLMP) and the different procedures that the villagers and the CLLMP team should carry out during the course of the project and the importance of the involvement of the community for the CLLM-Project to be a success.

The Assistant Manager (Monitoring & Evaluation) gave a brief introduction on Meghalaya Basin Management Agency (MBMA) and elucidated about the various programmes and projects that MBMA is working on, but mainly focused on the Community Led Landscape Management Project (CLLMP). He also spoke about the different aspects and procedures of the project and gave due importance on the environmental aspects of the project.

The Assistant Manager (Social Management) spoke on the social aspects of the Community Led Landscape Management Project by giving numerous examples. He also enlightened the various benefits that the villagers could obtain from the project.

The Program was followed by an interactive session to answer the doubts and questions of the villagers.

  1. Can this project be implemented on individual land?

Ans: Yes, but there should be an agreement signed between the land owner and the VNRMC before

implementing any NRM related activity.

  1. Does this project only concentrate on conservation?

Ans: No, there are different NRM activities which can be implemented but this project mainly focuses

on capacity building and training the community people

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Formation of the VNRMC

The Formation of the Village Natural Resource Management Committee was done in a public meeting (Dorbar Shnong) in the presence of the entire village on 3rd August 2019. The community itself chose the Chairman, the Secretary and the other executive members of the Committee.

Village Natural Resource Management Committee (9 member committee constituted from Village Council, SHG group, Women’s group, youth, VEC)

Sl No Name in Full Gender M/F Age (in Yrs) Education Designation Occupation Community Contact No and email address
1 Fullness Manar M 47 - Chairman Farmer Pnar 8837262747
2 Justly Dkhar F 24 HSSLC Secretary Unemployed Pnar 8132866024
3 Home Latam M 48 _ Member Farmer Pnar -
4 Della Manar M 35 _ Member Farmer Pnar 6009550168
5 Skhembha Manar M 37 VIII Secretary Farmer Pnar 9612991857
6 Salem Lamurong F 30 VI Member Farmer Pnar -
7 Delight Dkhar F 49 VI Member Aganwadi Pnar 6009301550
8 Lambhah Lamurong F 31 VIII Member ASHA Pnar -
9 Heran Manar F 29 VIII Member Farmer Pnar -

Listed below are members of the Executive Committee of the VNRMC:

Bookkeeper
Sl.No. Name Gender Contact Number
1
Village Community Facilitators
Sl.No. Name Gender Age Education Contact Number Role
1
2
3
Purchase Committee
Sl.No. Name Gender Contact Number

4. PRA EXERCISE & PREPARATION OF CNRMP

18th – 25th AUGUST 2020

Dated – 18thAugust 2020

Venue: kseh Community Hall

The PRA exercise aims to incorporate the knowledge and opinions of the community in the planning and management of development projects and programmes. There were a total of 65 participants taking part in this exercise who contributed their time and knowledge to this project.

i) Drawing of the Resource and Social Map

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The participated in drawing the resource and social map of kseh village. They started by drawing the roads, the village boundary, then the landmarks, the community forest, the rivers/streams and lastly the springs. With time, the map design got better and better as more participants got involved and shared their inputs. The DPMU and SPMU team made the participants understand that by drawing the resource map, they would have greater knowledge on the location and distribution of their available resources.

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ii. Re-orientation session on preparation of CNRM plan

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The purpose of this session is to revisit the CNRM plan and to identify the key areas in the plan that needs improvement and reworked. The topics of discussions are as follows:

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Preparation of CNRMP in kseh Village

Dated – 21th August 2020

Group 1 – Preparation of Seasonal Calendar

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Findings as per the Seasonal Calendar:

January – June July - December
Plantation Mustard greens, Potato, Cabbage, Paddy, Cassava, Cucumber,Chilli, Bitter tomato, Yam, Corn, Broom,Orange, Jackfruit, Passion fruit Paddy, Orange, Passion fruit, Jackfruit, Corn, Mustard greens, Radish, Carrot, French bean, Salad, Cabbage, Beetroot,
Harvesting Mustard greens, French bean, Broom, Potato, Cabbage, Corn Mustard green, Jackfruit, Pineapple, Colocasia, Orange Corn, Cucumber, Bitter tomato, Chilli, Pumpkin, Cassava, Passion fruit, Beetroot, Radish, Yam, Carrot, Potato
  1. Pest infestation is at large during the month of June – August.

  2. Water availability improves after the month of May and starts decreasing after November.

  3. There is adequate amount of rainfall during the monsoon but little to no rainfall from November till April.

  4. People tend to fall sick during the month of March – May.

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Group 2 – Drawing of the resource & social map on chart paper

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Group 3 –Problem Analysis

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Findings:

  1. At present, there are no constraints to access of fodder, fuel wood and fodder but the participants’ belief that with time and with increase in population they will eventually start decreasing.

  2. Some of the water bodies are polluted due to domestic waste, siltation and also turn up dry during the winter season.

There is always a shortage of drinking water starting from the month of November till April and then the community hasto depend on water bodies which are 2 to 3 km away from the village.

  1. As seen on the map below, a large portion of the land is highly degraded and therefore soil erosion and open/degraded forest is common. Shifting cultivation, growth in population, open grazing etc. are some of the causes to this degradation.

  2. To cope with the increase in population, the people had to adapt from the traditional agricultural practices to a modern approach by using machines, fertilizers, pesticides etc.

  3. Due to water scarcity, most of the land is left uncultivated and then they are prone to soil erosion. Climate change has deeply affectedfarmers as most of their crops would get damaged by heavy rainfall and pest proliferation.

  4. There are no proper drains for domestic effluents and the runoff ends up polluting some water bodies.

  5. Most of the conflicts and disagreements are resolved during the village dorbar

Group 4 – Identification of Intervention Sites

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Findings based on the discussion

Group 5 – Vision Map

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Vision Plan of Pynurkba village

  1. Green/Organic farming: The people of Pynurkba village who are mostlyfarmers’wants to practiced organic farming by the year 2025 since they could see the affected to soil infertility and agricultural products produce low quality as before if they use the fertilizers.

  2. Food Security: They want to access to a sufficient quantity and good quality of affordable & nutritious food by the year 2025 which includes the people from BPL category.

  3. Sanitation: They want to gain access to clean water household wise, proper waste management and transform the village as one of the cleanest in Meghalaya by the year 2023.

  4. Water: To have adequate amount water in the village all throughout the year by 2024.

  5. Infrastructure: To have a basic infrastructure and facilities available by 2024 for the community like Higher Secondary School building, PHC, CHC, Community Service centre, good metalled roads, etc.

  6. Education: They want that all the people in the village should be able to read and write and the children and youth in the village should have an advanced education by the year 2024.

Group 5 – Vision Map

Sl. no. Desire/Needs How to avail Responsible in assisting Target/Goals
Organic farming
  • The use of organic manure and organic pesticide

  • Trainings and Exposure visits

  • Schemes (Agriculture, Horticulture, Soil & Water Conservation, CLLMP etc.)

  • Community & Individuals

  • Village Dorbar

  • VEC & VNRMC

5 years
Food security
  • Adequate nutritious food for all the village people

  • Crop diversification

  • Agriculture dept, Fisheries dept., NESFAS

  • Farmers

  • Village Dorbar

  • Anganwadi

5 years

Sanitation

  • Solid & liquid waste management

  • Proper functioning toilets for all HH’s

  • Availability of clean water

  • Proper awareness regarding cleanliness and hygiene

  • Schemes from MGNREGA, Swachh Bharat Mission

  • Village Dorbar

  • VWSC & VHSNC

  • VEC & VNRMC

  • ASHA

3 years
Availability of irrigation and drinking water all throughout the year
  • Educating the entire community on how to conserve water

  • Schemes from PHE, Soil & Water Conservation, MGNREGA & CLLMP

  • Village Dorbar

  • VEC & VNRMC

4 years

Infrastructure

  • Schools

  • PHC/CHC

  • Roads

  • Footpaths

  • Indoor stadium

  • Schools: Education dept.

  • PHC/CHC: Health dept.

  • Roads: PWD, MGNREGA

  • Footpaths: MGNREGA

  • Indoor stadium: Sports dept, MLA, MDC

  • Village Dorbar

  • Sports club

  • ASHA

  • VEC

4 years

Education

  • For both privilege and under privilege

  • Higher education for the youths

  • Computer and technology

  • Education dept.

  • Training centres

  • Village Dorbar

  • NGO’s which focus on rural development

  • Youth and Woman organizations

Site inspection of Proposed Intervention sites

Dated: 22nd August 2020

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Name of Site GPS Coordinates Reason for selection Proposed Intervention

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Name of Site GPS Coordinates Reason for selection Proposed Intervention

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Name of Site GPS Coordinates Reason for selection Proposed Intervention

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Name of Site GPS Coordinates Reason for selection Proposed Intervention

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Name of Site GPS Coordinates Reason for selection Proposed Intervention

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Name of Site GPS Coordinates Reason for selection Proposed Intervention

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Name of Site GPS Coordinates Reason for selection Proposed Intervention

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Name of Site GPS Coordinates Reason for selection Proposed Intervention

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Name of Site GPS Coordinates Reason for selection Proposed Intervention

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Name of Site GPS Coordinates Reason for selection Proposed Intervention

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Name of Site GPS Coordinates Reason for selection Proposed Intervention

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Name of Site GPS Coordinates Reason for selection Proposed Intervention

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Name of Site GPS Coordinates Reason for selection Proposed Intervention

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Name of site GPS Coordinates Reason for selection Proposed Intervention

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Name of site GPS Coordination Reason for selection Proposed Intervention

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Name of site GPS Coordination Reason for selection Proposed Intervention

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Name of site GPS Coordination Reason for selection Proposed Intervention

NRM breakdown of the proposed activities

SL.NO Problems they are facing NAME OF PROPOSED INTERVENTION NAME OF THE SITE IMPACT BENEFITED HH
1 Soil Erosion near paddy field

Gullys plug

Side channel

Loose boulder

Wah madanball

Umlasnam

iung mane

  1. Prevent soil erosion

  2. Slow down the runoff during heavy rainfall

  3. Proper channel for the water to flow(rather through the field) during rainy season

84
2 Culturable wasteland

Afforestation

Contour trenches

umiawer

Lumlawer

  1. Afforestation in the barren land

  2. Increase rate of infiltration

  3. Decrease the velocity of flow

84
3 Not enough water for domestic and irrigation purposes Check dam
  1. To conserve water

  2. To increase water availability for irrigation and domestics purposes

84
4 Not enough water for irrigation purposes Water reservoir(earthern dam)
  1. To conserve water

  2. To increase water availability for irrigation purposes

84
5 Spring chmaber umdkhar
  1. To conserve water

  2. To prevent from contamination

  3. To increase water availibility

50
6 Dugout pond
  1. To stored water and can be used for irrigation of plantation(vegetables) or agriculture field

  2. To conserve water and also act as percolation pitsand increase rate of infiltration

84
7 Poor nutrient of the soil Composting/ vermicomposting
  1. Easily assessable to the villager for manure

  2. To encourage organic farming

  3. Soil health improvementand productivity enhancement

  4. Can be use as manure in the nursery or afforestation

84
8 Community nursery Wah u ngap
  1. To meet the requirement of saplings for afforestation not only within the village but also outside the village

84
9 Agroforestry

Chair mookhla

Madan momoin

Chairmormoin

  1. Afforestation in the barren land

  2. Increase rate of infiltration

  3. Decrease the velocity of flow

84
10 Contour trenches Umnan madan ball
  1. To increase the rate of infiltration and improve the discharge of the spring

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This map shows all the location of the proposed Intervention in kseh Village

Review of the progress and in-situ course in the Preparation of CNRMP

Dated: 24th August 2020

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The Asst. Manager Knowledge Management prepared a presentation based on theactivities completed and this was presented by the ADPM.The DPD and GM gave their inputs and remarks which are as follows:

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Presentation of CNRMP to the VNRMC

Dated: 25th August 2020

i. Documenting the History of Pynurkba village

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With the help of Shri. Dren Pdang, a senior resident of the village, the Asst. Manager Knowledge Management was able to document the timeline of the village on the social and development aspects.

ii.Problem Analysis with the Women/Vulnerable Group

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Findings:

  1. Presentation of CNRMP to the VNRMC

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On 25th August 2020, the ADPM and the entire DPMU team thanked all the members of the VNRMC and VCF’s who had work with the team from the first day in order to help bring changes to help the entire community. The ADPM presented the CNRM plan to the VNRMC members and VCF’s as to conclude the entire week’s program. They were briefed once again on all the activities that were completed, the different types of interventions which were proposed along with their benefits andthe roles and responsibilities of each VCF.

IMPLEMENTATION OF ACTIVITES

1. Type Of Intervention Site Name GPS Co-ordinates Amount Sanctioned Work Status Benefitted area
Afforestation Umlasma 25.25742°N 92.29373°E ₹ 1,66,170.00 Completed 27.2 ha
2. Type Of Intervention Site Name GPS Co-ordinates Amount Sanctioned Work Status Benefitted area
Afforestation Lum Iap Syiar 25.26279°N 92.30309°E ₹ 1,66,170.00 Completed 19.5 ha

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This map shows the location and area of the both the afforestaion sites which have been implemented in Pynurkba village.

FUND STATUS

Name of Village Fund available at the VNRMC Total No. of Work Order Issued Total amount Issued under CLLMP (Per Activity) Total Amount Spent Unspent Funds
Pynurkba Village Rs. 8,30,000/- 2

Afforestation

₹ 1,66,170.00

₹ 3,32,340.00 ₹ 4,97,660.00

Afforestation

₹ 1,66,170.00

ANNEXURE

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Attendance Sheet for Sensitization Programme conducted in Pynurkba community hall on 24th August 2019

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Attendance Sheet for PRA & Preparation of CNRMP conducted in Pynurkba Community hall 18– 25 August 2019