Board Members

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NESTAR KHARMAWPHLANG, CHAIRPERSON

 

School teacher and farmer from Laitsohpliah, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya. He plays an active role in promoting Indigenous Food Systems within the school curriculum and the community. His works have been greatly appreciated by the local Block level administration in the Khatarshnong Laitkroh Block.

Rikynti Syiem
Rikynti Syiem, Vice chairperson

Entrepreneur, custodian farmer and active member of PGS group from Khweng, Ri-Bhoi, Meghalaya. She is also a skilled weaver and runs an enterprise-cum-training centre dealing with eri silk weaving.

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Ivan S Lyngdoh

Hailing from Shillong, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, he is the Technical Officer at the NEHU Data and Voice Network (NDVN) Facility.
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Hendri G Momin

Entrepreneur, cook, and food innovator from Darechikgre, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya. He owns and runs the Aman A•song Café (Mei-Ramew Café) in Darechikgre, which specializes in using local ingredients and resources. He is also an active member of the cooks’ alliance network.
Hibi Suting

Hibi Suting

General Secretary of Women council of Umsawwar village, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya. Her willingness to support other members of the community has been greatly appreciated by the Village Council. She is also a strong advocator of school gardens.
Amba Jamir

Amba Jamir

Development consulting expert from Nagaland. He has over 28 years of multidisciplinary and multi-team experience in policy formulation for project development and implementation.

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Nirupama James

Former Head of B.Sc Home Science and BA Nutrition departments at St. Mary’s College, Laitumkhrah, Shillong. With a strong academic background and experience in the field of nutrition and home science, she has played a pivotal role in shaping the curriculum and mentoring generations of students.

Ability Bynnud Executive member

Ability Bynnud

Cluster Coordinator, SSA,
Laitkroh Block.