On the Road with Phyrnaikupar K. Bani
On the Road with Phyrnaikupar K. BaniWhat makes someone stand out in their workplace? Often, it is not the title they hold but the steady way they make things work. For the MegLIFE Project, that is the story of Phyrnaikupar K. Bani, who has been reco...
2026-10-13
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In Service of the Forest, Gregorius Dhar’s Unfinished Journey
In Service of the Forest, Gregorius Dhar’s Unfinished JourneyAt the noisy coal depots of Jaintia Hills in the late 1970s, a young man stood between miners and Assamese traders, translating hurried conversations. He had no coal trucks of his own, no s...
2026-10-13
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From Training Room to Field Team
Work surged; the week didn’t. As tech-heavy assignments spread across districts, MBMA didn’t need to replace expertise, it needed more trained hands alongside it, because delivery had shifted from paper plans to evidence-driven routines: GIS basemaps...
2026-10-09
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What Took Root That Night
When you think of cocoa, you probably imagine rich, dark pods hanging from trees in some lush grove. But behind every plantation, there’s a story; a story that rarely makes it to the label, the wrapper, or the marketing. And in the case of Asakgre vi...
2025-09-04
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Leadership Wore Muddy Shoes
In South Garo Hills, where rivers often replace roads and mobile networks disappear without warning, a quiet transformation is unfolding — not because it was easy, but because no one gave up. Here, in one of Meghalaya’s most remote districts, a team ...
2025-09-04
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From Catapult to Canopy
Fowler Darnei still remembers the forest that once surrounded Saipung. In his childhood, it was wild and alive — filled with birdsong, thick trees, and rivers that ran deep. He remembers walking with a catapult in hand, not thinking twice before aimi...
2025-08-13
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Where Hope took Root
For years, Kong Markynti Mawlong stood in front of a blackboard, calling roll call as children burst into the classroom, laughing and shouting. Then one day, the bell rang but she didn’t have to go. Her contract as a teacher at the government lower p...
2025-07-25
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A Nursery of Dreams: The Women of Thaugittim
You don’t need degrees or machinery to fight climate change — sometimes, all it takes is a determined group of women and a patch of land. In Thaugittim, a remote village in Meghalaya’s East Garo Hills, that’s exactly what happened.Back in 2017, nine ...
2025-07-04
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When Faith Builds More Than Walls: The Story of Umrang Rongkru
Umrang Rongkru is a small village in the hills of Ri-Bhoi district, around 74 kilometers fromNongpoh. It is home to the Karbi community. Most residents are engaged in farming, whileothers rear silk, run small shops, or serve as teachers.In 1972, a sm...
2025-07-01
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FLAMES IN THE HILLS – THE BRAVE HEARTS OF DOMTYNRONG VILLAGE
On the afternoon of April 10th, 2025, the quiet hills of Domtynrong Village were broken by the roar of flames.At around 2:30 p.m., a fire broke out at the Domphotsiej Reisohlwai Plantation Plot, a cherished piece of land planted with young saplings j...
2025-06-06
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Empowering Women in Rural Development: The MegLIFE Project's Impact in Meghalaya
Women play an essential role in all spheres of life, whether as caregivers, breadwinners, or labourers. However, in the context of rural development, the participation of women in decision-making and community-building leadership roles is often lacki...
2024-11-27
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A Green Revolution: The Success Story of Sylleibah Plantation Area
OverviewLocated 82 km from the Mairang Block, Sylleibah village was founded in 1945 with only three households. The Nepalis were the first to settle here in search of livelihoods. They were soon followed by villagers of Kharbukhi, Nongbsap and Dohtdo...
2024-11-27
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Reclaiming Agrenggittim: A Community-Driven Revival of Degraded Land
OverviewAgrenggittim, a village nestled in South Garo Hills District, spanning 589.25 hectares and is home to 264 residents. Once blessed with the riches of coal, the era of coal mining came to an end in 2003, leaving behind a legacy of unscientific ...
2024-07-11
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The Inspiring Story of Sanaro Village Project Implementation Committee
The Community-based Forest Management and Livelihood Improvement project in Meghalaya (MegLIFE), supported by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), commenced in October 2020. The primary objective of this project is to undertake sustaina...
2024-07-11
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Empowerment in Action
On this International Women's Day, let us celebrate the remarkable journey of Smt. Raisabao Momin, a beacon of empowerment and resilience. Her story resonates deeply, embodying the spirit of determination and the transformative power of unwavering co...
2024-03-14
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Coexistence of Elephants and Humans: Insights from Kurung Village
Introduction:Kurung Village, situated along the Meghalaya-Assam border, provides a unique example of the delicate relationship between humans and elephants. During a recent visit to a proposed plantation site on May 3rd, 2023, Mr. Biswajit A. Sangma,...
