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Read more about the article Farm on Wheels initiative: A boon for customers and producers in two communities of East Khasi Hills
Farm on Wheels by the PGS group from Mawhiang, East Khasi Hills
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Farm on Wheels initiative: A boon for customers and producers in two communities of East Khasi Hills

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has been an unexpected setback for many small enterprises and businesses. Local economies have been caught in a stop and start circle due to the various restrictions and protocols imposed by the government to combat the pandemic. In this regard, farming is one business that has borne the economic brunt of the pandemic.

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September 9, 2021
Read more about the article Farm on Wheels Initiative continues to support local livelihood in Garo Hills
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Farm on Wheels Initiative continues to support local livelihood in Garo Hills

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected both demand and supply chain of commodities among the rural areas and has caused regular markets to function partially in accordance to the protocols imposed by the government, thereby causing economic hardships for many.

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August 31, 2021
Read more about the article Dr. Bhogtoram Mawroh calls for the defense of Indigenous Food Systems to secure livelihoods and move Indian Agriculture forward
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Dr. Bhogtoram Mawroh calls for the defense of Indigenous Food Systems to secure livelihoods and move Indian Agriculture forward

To celebrate the occasion of the 75th day of independence, the Department of History, in collaboration with the NCC Cadets of Shillong Commerce College, Shillong, organised an online virtual event on the 15th of August. Dr. Bhogtoram Mawroh, Sr. Associate Research and Knowledge Management, NESFAS, was the resource person and gave a presentation on ‘Agriculture in India - A way forward.'

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August 27, 2021
Read more about the article Revival of Khneng embroidery in Mustoh village
Khneng embroidery pattern
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Revival of Khneng embroidery in Mustoh village

The genesis of the word ‘Khneng’ (local Khasi word) basically means ‘border’. The inspiration for the embroidery comes from a local insect in the surrounding called ‘ktiar’, which resembles a centipede. A single line of a thick band is stitched on one side of the ‘jaiñpïen’ (a wrap-around) vertically.

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August 23, 2021
Read more about the article Amidst the pandemic, local foodpreneur notches a step ahead
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Amidst the pandemic, local foodpreneur notches a step ahead

Ever since the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic in the early months of 2020, the world as we know it has changed forever. With strict lockdown administered in many countries worldwide, industries and economies have been hit hard and low during the first wave as well as the second wave.

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August 19, 2021
Read more about the article We are Hiring: Engineering consultant
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We are Hiring: Engineering consultant

We are looking to recruit an Engineering consultant required for REC Foundation funded project “No One Shall Be Left Behind Initiative: Biodiversity for Food, Nutrition and Energy Security for 3000 Households in Meghalaya and Nagaland, North East India”.

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August 13, 2021