Articles and Updates
Patharkhmah, Ri-Bhoi, Meghalaya | 8 October 2026 A pond full of fish is a good start. But what happens next? Can farmers access affordable inputs, reduce losses, find better buyers and earn more from their hard work? These questions are at the heart of the proposed Jirang Fisheries Cluster in Meghalaya, where 993 fish farmers […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Some collaborations take time to build—and this one has been worth the wait. A delegation from the School of Livelihood & Rural Development (SLRD), led by Shri Abhijit Sharma, Director General, SLRD, recently formalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AIIMS Bhopal to strengthen healthcare support for rural and tribal communities, with a specific focus […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]