Articles and Updates
The morning of 26 February 2026 broke gently over the rolling hills of Ri Bhoi, Meghalaya. Mist rested softly over the fields, and the earth waited for another season of sowing. More than institutions—these collectives are shared strength and a collective will to grow. Integrated Value Chain Enhancement for Environmental Sustainability As the team from […]
Date: 26th–29th August 2025Venue: ICAR–KVK, Umiam, Ri-Bhoi District, MeghalayaOrganised by: School of Livelihood and Rural Development (SLRD) The School of Livelihood and Rural Development (SLRD) successfully organised a four-day training programme on Crop Diversification from 26th to 29th August 2025 at ICAR–KVK, Umiam, Ri-Bhoi District, Meghalaya. The programme aimed to equip farmers with practical knowledge […]
On July 31, 2024, the lush landscapes of Meghalaya played host to an empowering one-day training program, “Maximizing Pineapple Potential: From Harvest to Market.” Organized by the School of Livelihood and Rural Development (SLRD) in collaboration with ICAR-ATARI, Zone VII, and KvK Ri-Bhoi, this event was a crucial step toward enhancing sustainable agricultural practices and […]
The School of Livelihood and Rural Development (SLRD), in collaboration with ICAR-ATARI Zone VII successfully organized a one-day training workshop on “Produce Aggregation” on March 27, 2025, at the Marngar Cluster Farmers Producer Multipurpose Cooperative Society Ltd. The event aimed to equip farmers and stakeholders with effective strategies to streamline the collection, organization, and distribution […]
The School of Livelihood and Rural Development (SLRD), in collaboration with the Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA), organized a two-day practical workshop on Permaculture at the Thad Multipurpose Co-operative Society, Thad Village, Ri Bhoi District, Meghalaya, from 25th–26th July 2025. The workshop attracted 27 farmers, local representatives, and resource persons, creating a platform to learn […]
Marngar, Meghalaya | July 22, 2025 –The School of Livelihood and Rural Development (SLRD) organized a one-day capacity-building workshop on “Produce Aggregation” at the Marngar Cluster Farmers Producer Multipurpose Cooperative Society Ltd. The workshop aimed to equip farmers, Self Help Groups (SHGs), and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) with the knowledge and strategies required to collectively […]
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 […]
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 […]
