Action Updates

National Conference on Indigenous Traditional Knowledge, Clean Energy & Grassroots Innovation to Policy Solutions for Biodiversity, Climate Resilience and Land Restoration in Assam & Meghalaya 8–9 September 2026 | Seminar Hall, Department of Geography, Gauhati University How can indigenous knowledge, grassroots innovation and clean energy contribute to stronger solutions… Read more → From the Ground Up: SLRD Deepens Community Engagement in Udalguri 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… Read more → From Local Resources to Local Opportunities: SLRD and Jirjar FPC Partner for a Circular Agriculture Future 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… Read more → Advancing Circular Agriculture: SLRD Works with Farming Communities in Udalguri Dhanshreeghat, Udalguri — Farming communities in Udalguri are exploring new ways to improve farm incomes while making better use of local resources. The School… Read more → Empowering Farmers in West Karbi Anglong: Turning Barren Land into Green Opportunity Donkamokam, West Karbi Anglong — In the villages of West Karbi Anglong, conversations around farming are taking a fresh turn. Across communities, farmers are… Read more → From Strategy to Action: Jatinga Valley FPC Takes a 20-Year Leap Towards Sustainable Rural Development 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,… Read more → Building Bridges for Sustainable Livelihoods: Stakeholder Engagement in Dima Hasao Turning an idea into a sustainable livelihood opportunity takes more than a good business model. It requires local knowledge, institutional support, and conversations with… Read more → From Clinical Expertise to Community Care: SLRD and AIIMS Bhopal Join Hands for Rural and Tribal Healthcare Some collaborations take time to build—and this one has been worth the wait. A delegation from the School of Livelihood & Rural Development (SLRD),… Read more → SLRD Supports Marngar FPO with MSME Training on World Youth Skills Day in Ri Bhoi On 15 July 2026, on the occasion of World Youth Skills Day, members of the Marngar Cluster Farmers Producer Multipurpose Cooperative Society participated in… Read more → A Turmeric Plant, 1,800 Farmers, and a Field Visit That Kept the Focus on Income 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… Read more → From Traditional Fields to Solar-Powered Enterprise- Enhancing Livelihoods in Madanheh Village, Meghalaya 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,… Read more → GAMSME and Meghalaya Rural Bank Sign MoU for MSME Growth 17th June 2026, Shillong: In a major step towards strengthening financial inclusion, rural entrepreneurship, and MSME development in Meghalaya, the Global Association of MSMEs… Read more →