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A two-day workshop brought together partners from Meghalaya State Bamboo Mission, PRIME Meghalaya, MegLife, and SLECO Fo...
31/05/2026

A two-day workshop brought together partners from Meghalaya State Bamboo Mission, PRIME Meghalaya, MegLife, and SLECO Foundation to finalize the upcoming Meghalaya Bamboo Design Residency Program—an initiative that will invite 4 architects, engineers, and designers from across India to co-create innovative bamboo-based solutions with communities in Meghalaya.
Day 1: Field visits across Ri Bhoi District, including Roka Cane & Bamboo Works Agarbatti Industry, PHIBA Bamboo Resort (Blaishiah), and A Maiong Nursery (Umkon), with participation from partner organizations, international bamboo expert Shri Sanjeev Karpe, and Shri Sachin Gavade, IFS, Mission Director, MSBM.
Day 2: Discussions on bamboo initiatives across Meghalaya, interactions with bamboo craft entrepreneurs, and a deep dive into the Residency Program concept led by Ms. Minha (Project Lead).
The workshop concluded on a positive note with closing remarks by Shri Nangteibor Shabong, Assistant General Manager, MSBM. Exciting times ahead as we prepare for the program launch!

29/05/2026

Stories from the Block- Episode 12
In this episode, we sit down with Samuel Raju Geddam (Retd. IFS, 1985 Batch, Tripura Cadre) to unpack a remarkable 33-year career in the Indian Forest Service. From managing complex border forests to driving international development projects, his story bridges environmental conservation with grassroots human empowerment.

Click the link below to watch the full episode:
https://youtu.be/K1kIKaD_x9w

MBMA organised a Farmers’ Field Day at the Kyrdemkhla Potato Value Chain Demonstration Plot and Laitumiong Polyhouse on ...
27/05/2026

MBMA organised a Farmers’ Field Day at the Kyrdemkhla Potato Value Chain Demonstration Plot and Laitumiong Polyhouse on 26th and 27th May 2026, bringing together farmers, community representatives, and project officials from the Khasi-Jaintia region. The programme served as a platform for farmers to learn, interact, and exchange experiences on sustainable agricultural practices and climate-resilient farming systems being promoted under the Meghalaya Livelihoods and Access to Markets (MeghaLAMP) Project.

The event featured field demonstrations on improved cultivation practices, exposure visits to the ARC Seed Production Unit at Laitumiong Polyhouse, sessions on potato storage, potato value addition, and market linkages, along with the distribution of packages of practices to participating farmers. Farmers also visited demonstration plots showcasing high-performing crop varieties and participated in the selection of best-performing varieties suitable for wider adoption in the region.

Resource persons and technical experts shared practical insights on seed production, post-harvest management, value chain development, and strengthening farmer-led institutions, while encouraging greater adoption of sustainable and scientific farming methods to improve productivity and rural livelihoods across Meghalaya.

Assessment and interaction activities with Self-Help Groups (SHGs) were conducted across villages under Umling Block, Ri...
26/05/2026

Assessment and interaction activities with Self-Help Groups (SHGs) were conducted across villages under Umling Block, Ri Bhoi District, covering handloom initiatives in Pahamjri Village, fishery activities in Umrang Rongkru Village, and bamboo handicrafts in Umpyrdong Village. The programme also included engagements at Umwang IVCS under the Meghalaya Livelihoods and Access to Markets Project (MLAMP) in collaboration with SELCO Foundation and the IGA SPMU team. Interactions with SHG members focused on enterprise development, business planning, and livelihood opportunities, reflecting continued efforts to support local entrepreneurship and strengthen sustainable rural livelihoods across the district.

Kyntiewlang Self-Help Group (SHG) of Pashang Village and Laitdiengsai Integrated Village Cooperative Society (IVCS) of L...
26/05/2026

Kyntiewlang Self-Help Group (SHG) of Pashang Village and Laitdiengsai Integrated Village Cooperative Society (IVCS) of Laitdiengsai Village under Mawkynrew Block, East Khasi Hills District, participated in the monthly farmers’ market organized by the 1917 Integrated Technology Enabled Agriculture Management System in collaboration with the Meghalaya Farmers’ Empowerment Commission. Supported by the BPMU Income Generation Activities (IGA) team, the event provided valuable market access opportunities for local farmers, women-led groups, and rural producers by promoting organic products, encouraging entrepreneurship, enhancing income generation, and supporting sustainable rural livelihoods.

On 25th May 2025, a very productive and engaging dialogue was conducted with the communities of Tiewlieh and Mawmyrsiang...
26/05/2026

On 25th May 2025, a very productive and engaging dialogue was conducted with the communities of Tiewlieh and Mawmyrsiang under the Laitkroh block to explore the potential of adopting and implementing the Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) model.

During the interaction, the communities were sensitized on how PES can be used as an incentive-based approach to support:

Sustainable agriculture
Soil & Water Conservation (SWC) measures
Agroforestry initiatives
Conservation and protection of springs and forest areas

The initiative was led by Dr. S. Ashutosh, IFS (Retd.), Director of CoE, along with DPD Sir James Kharkongor, the CoE Team, SPMU, CMU, and GFAs.

The meeting was highly productive and the communities expressed their willingness to take the initiative forward in their respective villages.

Following the meeting, the team also visited Lum Nongkhlaw under Kyndong Nongkyntir, a forest area covering more than 30 hectares which has already been brought under the PES initiative.

Roots Renewed screened at India Habitat Centre, New DelhiThe documentary film Roots Renewed: Twelve Meditations on Land,...
25/05/2026

Roots Renewed screened at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi

The documentary film Roots Renewed: Twelve Meditations on Land, produced under the Community-Led Landscape Management Project (CLLMP), an externally aided project of the Government of Meghalaya financed by the World Bank, was officially screened at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, on 22nd May.

The screening was attended by senior representatives from the World Bank, including Ms. Dina Umali, Regional Director, Planet; Mr. Paul Procee, Country Director, India; and Mr. Dinesh Aryal, India Environment Coordinator, along with Mr. Piyush Dogra, Team Leader, Ms. Neha Sharma, and other delegates.

The screening marks another important milestone in the journey of Roots Renewed, a film that documents Meghalaya’s community-led efforts in restoring and protecting its natural landscapes.

The film has received official selection and recognition at the Aravali International Film Festival, New Delhi International Film Festival, Shillong International Film Festival, and North East International Documentary Film Festival, where it won the Best Director – Jury Award.

From Meghalaya’s villages to national platforms, Roots Renewed continues to carry forward stories of land, people, and community stewardship.

GREEN Meghalaya+ convened a review meeting today at Sngithiang Hall, MegArise, Jingkieng, with District Programme Manage...
22/05/2026

GREEN Meghalaya+ convened a review meeting today at Sngithiang Hall, MegArise, Jingkieng, with District Programme Managers (DPMs) from all districts to assess and discuss the overall progress of the GREEN Meghalaya+ initiative.

The meeting was held in the presence of Shri. Gavade Sachin Shankar, Executive Director, MBMA and Shri. James Kharkongor, General Manager, MBMA. The session focused on evaluating implementation status, identifying challenges, and strengthening coordination across districts for effective programme delivery.

Key discussions centered on:

- Overall progress and field-level implementation of GREEN Meghalaya+ activities;
- Review of district-wise achievements and pending targets;
- Identification and resolution of operational and administrative issues;
- Strengthening monitoring, reporting, and coordination mechanisms.

In addition to the district reviews, presentations were delivered by various verticals including GIS, CDFI, MegOne, and IEIC, highlighting their ongoing activities, achievements, innovations, and support systems contributing to the programme.

The meeting provided an important platform for open discussion, enabling participants to highlight key concerns and collaboratively address several implementation issues. Constructive feedback and strategic directions were shared to enhance programme efficiency and ensure the successful achievement of GREEN Meghalaya+ objectives across the state.

21/05/2026

Demonstration training on the production of Lakadong Turmeric conducted at Iongkyndar, Kyrwen under the Horticulture Cluster Development Programme (CDP), with Shri Demandson Lyngdoh serving as the resource person. The training focused on land preparation, bed making, seed treatment, sowing technique and other Intercultural practices to support healthy crop establishment and improved turmeric cultivation.

Following the successful Half-Day Closing Workshop, MBDA/MegARISE in collaboration with ICAR–NBSS&LUP conducted a 2 and ...
20/05/2026

Following the successful Half-Day Closing Workshop, MBDA/MegARISE in collaboration with ICAR–NBSS&LUP conducted a 2 and a half day Training Programme on Land Resource Inventory (LRI) and Geo-spatial Techniques from 18th–20th May 2026 at Shillong.

The training covered key aspects of LRI datasets, geospatial technologies, soil–landform relationships, GIS-based landform and thematic map generation, soil taxonomy, cLHS modelling, and applications of LRI under MegARISE for natural resource management and village-level planning.

Participants from MegARISE, MLAMP, MegLIFE, GIS & UAV units and other MBMA/MBDA projects, underwent practical GIS sessions and field exercises led by scientists and experts from ICAR–NBSS&LUP. The field visits included soil profile studies, GPS validation, landform interpretation, and identification of suitable interventions in the Ganol and Umiew catchments.

A major highlight of the field exercise was the soil profiling and sample collection conducted in an area where peaty soil had been previously identified and discovered. Soil samples from the site were collected for further scientific analysis and testing, providing valuable practical exposure on soil characterization, terrain interpretation, conservation of sensitive soil ecosystems, and the application of geospatial technologies for sustainable land and watershed management in Meghalaya.

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