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Event – Agrobiodiversity Tour with the Indigenous Communities of Meghalaya

The pandemic exposed the fragility of the global food system, made people more conscious about health and nutrition and the dawning realisation of the need to switch to nature- based food production. The Indigenous Peoples’ food systems are vital for food security. These biodiverse systems sustain natural resources, contribute to health and nutrition and sustain livelihoods

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November 4, 2021
Read more about the article NESFAS launches Vertical Transportation in Nongtraw
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NESFAS launches Vertical Transportation in Nongtraw

NESFAS launched a Vertical Transportation on November 1, 2021 at Nongtraw village. Bah Titosstarwell Chyne, CEM KHADC, who was also the chief guest, inaugurated the event.

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November 2, 2021
Read more about the article Jhum based Indigenous Food System can combat Climate Change
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Jhum based Indigenous Food System can combat Climate Change

We were very disappointed to learn that Shillong MP, Vincent H Pala, intends to raise the impacts of jhum cultivation among other issues when he attends the parliamentary meeting at…

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October 23, 2021
Read more about the article Himalayan Rocket Stoves keep the fire burning in Community Halls and Mei-Ramew Cafes with minimal firewood
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Himalayan Rocket Stoves keep the fire burning in Community Halls and Mei-Ramew Cafes with minimal firewood

In many of the indigenous communities from Meghalaya and Nagaland, firewood continues to be the main source of fuel to power houses. Alternate fuels like charcoal, which are burnt in small metal stoves are seen as secondary to firewood while the use of natural gas and electricity is irregular in many homes owing to high expenses.

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October 21, 2021
Read more about the article Community led Food Processing and Value addition training
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Community led Food Processing and Value addition training

A two-days training was organised by NESFAS on food processing and small scale value addition for members of Ialamlynti SHG, Ladmawphlang and three PGS group members from Nongtraw. The training focussed in enhancing basic skills of the participants and was facilitated by community members of the Nangkyrsoi SHG, Khweng from 24th to 25th October, 2021 in Lad Mawphlang, East Khasi Hills.

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October 19, 2021