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Mid-day Meal training programme at Pashang cluster by NESFAS

India, having an immense youth population is at the brink of a new dawn and here at NESFAS, we recognise the potential that the youth holds and see the importance of education and nutrition. A lot of poverty-stricken families send their children to schools in hopes that they will receive a Mid-day Meal in the process, which will consequently reduce their financial burden.

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May 10, 2021
Read more about the article Khneng Embroidery Training Programme in Mustoh
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Khneng Embroidery Training Programme in Mustoh

The 2nd of March, 2021 observed a stepping stone in the expansion and furtherance of Mei-Ramew weaves in Meghalaya and the importance of having adequate and trained human resources to carry out the same. The NESFAS team ventured into the lush village of Mustoh to commence the training of ten individuals in the age-old artform of Khneng Embroidery.

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April 23, 2021
Read more about the article This Earth Day, Away from Pollution, Towards Solutions
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This Earth Day, Away from Pollution, Towards Solutions

Earth day, 22nd April, is a day where we inspire more awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s natural gifts. It now takes place in more than 193 countries around the world. On this day, the world would encourage everyone to turn off all the unwanted things away.

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April 22, 2021
Read more about the article We are hiring an independent consultant to evaluate project’s livelihood activities
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We are hiring an independent consultant to evaluate project’s livelihood activities

NESFAS is hiring an independent consultant to evaluate its project intervention in terms of increased income of the participating communities under the 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” supported by Rural Electrification Foundation.

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April 16, 2021
Read more about the article Lakadong turmeric & one district one product (ODOP) Scheme – Implications on Agrobiodiversity
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Lakadong turmeric & one district one product (ODOP) Scheme – Implications on Agrobiodiversity

In a story titled ‘Her Yellow Revolution’ published by the Shillong Times on 9th March 2019, Sahana Ghosh tells the story of Kong Trinity Saioo’s endeavour in promoting the cultivation and boosting the popularity of the indigenous, high curcumin content (7.9% as against 2% of other varieties) Lakadong turmeric.

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April 15, 2021