Ri-Bhoi, Meghalaya | 29th–30th July 2025 The School of Livelihood and Rural Development (SLRD), in collaboration with the Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA), successfully conducted a two-day practical workshop on Permaculture at the Western Ri-Bhoi Farmers Producer Co-operative Society, Mynnar village. The programme aimed to familiarize farmers with the principles of permaculture—an ecological design system […]
Umiam, Ri-Bhoi District (Meghalaya), 10th & 11th September 2025 The School of Livelihood and Rural Development (SLRD), in collaboration with ICAR-NEH, successfully organized two consecutive one-day workshops on “Vermicompost: An Eco-Friendly Solution for Sustainable Farming.” The programme aimed to build farmer’s capacity in converting organic waste into nutrient-rich compost using earthworms, promoting soil health and […]
June 2025 | Nagaland, India SLRD–YesEarth marked a key milestone in its mission to foster climate resilience and sustainable development through a meaningful and action-oriented visit to Nagaland in June 2025. The visit was led by Abhijit Sharma, Mission Director of SLRD–YesEarth, who engaged in pivotal discussions to strengthen shared efforts toward building a greener […]
Western Ri Bhoi, Meghalaya — 14th April 2025 In a proactive step towards sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship, the School of Livelihood and Rural Development (SLRD) organized a One-Day Workshop on Permaculture at the Western Ri Bhoi Farmers Producer Cooperative Society Ltd. on April 14th, 2025. The event brought together 32 enthusiastic farmers, local representatives, […]
Thad Village, April 29, 2025 The School of Livelihood and Rural Development (SLRD) organized a one-day workshop on Permaculture at the Thad Multipurpose Co-operative Society with the goal of equipping farmers with sustainable agricultural knowledge and practices. The event brought together over 30 farmers, local representatives, and resource persons to explore the principles and practical […]
The YesEarth Model Conference of Parties (MCOP) 2025, hosted under the banner of SLRD, was a powerful demonstration of youth leadership in action. Held on January 18–19, 2025, the two-day event saw passionate students, researchers, policymakers, and environmental experts come together to simulate real-world climate negotiations, debate pressing global issues, and propose actionable solutions for […]
Ri Bhoi, Meghalaya – September 12, 2024 Ri Bhoi, Meghalaya, served as the venue for a capacity-building initiative aimed at enhancing millet farming and post-harvest practices. The School of Livelihood and Rural Development (SLRD), in collaboration with ICAR-ATARI Zone VII, organized a one-day training program titled “Unlocking Millet’s Market Potential: Cutting-Edge Post-Harvest Techniques for Superior […]
The School of Livelihood and Rural Development (SLRD) successfully organized a series of Awareness Building and Orientation Workshops across different locations in Ri-Bhoi District, Meghalaya, during November and December 2024. These workshops aimed to strengthen the knowledge and capacities of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), empowering farmers to embrace sustainable agricultural practices, climate-resilient farming, and gender […]
16th August 2024 Pineapple farming has long been a significant livelihood source for farmers in Meghalaya, but its full potential remains untapped due to post-harvest challenges. To address this gap, the School of Livelihood and Rural Development (SLRD), in collaboration with ICAR-ATARI, Zone VII, and KvK Ri-Bhoi, organized an intensive one-day training program titled Maximizing […]
March 10 to 13, 2025 The School of Livelihood and Rural Development (SLRD), in collaboration with the ICAR – Agribusiness Incubation Center (ABI), Meghalaya, successfully organized a four-day intensive workshop titled “Climate-Smart Farming: The Role of Crop Diversification” from March 10 to 13, 2025. Hosted at the ICAR-ABI Center in Meghalaya, this program empowered farmers, […]
