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National Conference on Indigenous Traditional Knowledge, Clean Energy & Grassroots Innovation to Policy Solutions for Biodiversity, Climate Resilience and Land Restoration in Assam & Meghalaya

10 Sep 2026 • 3 min read

8–9 September 2026 | Seminar Hall, Department of Geography, Gauhati University How can indigenous knowledge, grassroots innovation and clean energy contribute to stronger solutions for biodiversity, climate resilience and land restoration? This question shaped the National Conference on Indigenous Traditional Knowledge, Clean Energy & Grassroots Innovation to Policy Solutions for Biodiversity, Climate Resilience and Land […]

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From the Ground Up: SLRD Deepens Community Engagement in Udalguri

2 Sep 2026 • 2 min read

Udalguri, Assam: Sustainable change starts with people—and in Udalguri, the conversation is already taking root. Throughout May and June 2026, the School of Livelihood and Rural Development (SLRD) stepped deeper into the field, engaging with farming communities and assessing local sites as it prepares the ground for the upcoming Integrated Circular Economy Program. Starting with […]

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From Local Resources to Local Opportunities: SLRD and Jirjar FPC Partner for a Circular Agriculture Future

2 Sep 2026 • 2 min read

Donkamokam, West Karbi Anglong What happens when local resources, farmer-led action, and the right technology come together? At Jirjar, West Karbi Anglong, that question is taking shape through a new partnership focused on building stronger and more sustainable opportunities for the farming community. A comprehensive general body meeting was held with the Board of Directors […]

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Advancing Circular Agriculture: SLRD Works with Farming Communities in Udalguri

1 Sep 2026 • 2 min read

Dhanshreeghat, Udalguri — Farming communities in Udalguri are exploring new ways to improve farm incomes while making better use of local resources. The School of Livelihood and Rural Development (SLRD) has started working with local farmer institutions on two key areas: aromatic crop cultivation and an Integrated Circular Economy Program. Starting with the Community The […]

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Empowering Farmers in West Karbi Anglong: Turning Barren Land into Green Opportunity

1 Sep 2026 • 3 min read

Donkamokam, West Karbi Anglong — In the villages of West Karbi Anglong, conversations around farming are taking a fresh turn. Across communities, farmers are coming together to explore a simple but promising question: What if land that has long been considered barren could become a source of income? Field-level discussions and village profile surveys are […]

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From Strategy to Action: Jatinga Valley FPC Takes a 20-Year Leap Towards Sustainable Rural Development

28 Aug 2026 • 4 min read

What happens when strong community leadership, local knowledge and long-term vision come together around one table? Plans become clearer, ideas move closer to action, and partnerships begin to take shape. On 14th August 2026, the office of Jatinga Valley Farmer Producer Company Limited hosted a productive Board of Directors meeting, bringing together Board Members, a […]

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Building Bridges for Sustainable Livelihoods: Stakeholder Engagement in Dima Hasao

28 Aug 2026 • 3 min read

Turning an idea into a sustainable livelihood opportunity takes more than a good business model. It requires local knowledge, institutional support, and conversations with the people who understand the region best. As part of our ongoing efforts to design and roll out a sustainable, FPC-collaborative aromatic crop initiative in Dima Hasao, our team recently held […]

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SLRD Supports Marngar FPO with MSME Training on World Youth Skills Day in Ri Bhoi

20 Jul 2026 • 2 min read

On 15 July 2026, on the occasion of World Youth Skills Day, members of the Marngar Cluster Farmers Producer Multipurpose Cooperative Society participated in an introductory training on the MSME ecosystem at Madanheh Village, Marngar, Umling Block, Ri Bhoi, Meghalaya. The training was organised by the Global Association of MSMEs and conducted by Shri Prabhat […]

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A Turmeric Plant, 1,800 Farmers, and a Field Visit That Kept the Focus on Income

6 Jul 2026 • 3 min read

TERI and UNDP delegation reviews SLRD’s IVCEES project in Ri-Bhoi, Meghalaya In the hills of Ri-Bhoi, a freshly commissioned turmeric processing plant is turning a raw harvest into something that holds its value. Last week, that plant took centre stage as a senior delegation walked the ground to see how far the work has come. […]

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From Traditional Fields to Solar-Powered Enterprise- Enhancing Livelihoods in Madanheh Village, Meghalaya

20 Jun 2026 • 3 min read

Date of Activity: 12/06/2026 Associated Partners: UNDP/ SGP-07, SELCO Foundation Nestled in the green hills of the Marngar–Umling Block of Ri Bhoi District, Meghalaya, Madanheh Village has always depended on agriculture for its livelihood. For generations, families cultivated crops such as turmeric, pineapple, paddy, maize, and vegetables using traditional farming methods. Agriculture was not just […]

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