Sericulture in Meghalaya, particularly with eri and muga silk, is integral to rural livelihoods. Eri silk, known as "Ahimsa silk," involves rearing Samia cynthia ricini silkworms on castor plants. Muga…
Meet Kong Thirda Khasain, a dedicated custodian farmer from Nongwah, East Khasi Hills whose commitment to promoting agrobiodiversity and sustainable farming practices spans over the past nine years. As an…
Nestled in the West Garo Hills of Meghalaya, Misimagre stands out as a beacon of ecological harmony. This agrarian community thrives on a unique practice – a sustainable form of…
Archaeological evidence shows us that the relationship between humans and bees is at least 17,000 years old. In the modern world, it is called apiculture. In Meghalaya, the genesis of…
Umsawwar is a village tucked away in East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya. It is one of the participating villages of NESFAS and is part of the ongoing project, “Protection…
Written by Sachin Kumar The community faced a growing concern in the beautiful village of Khweng, situated in the hills of Ri-Bhoi district. Nearly all of their ancestral lands…
