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…
Written by Shreya Vetal, Azim Premji University In evergreen East Khasi Hills, the village of Ladmawphlang stands as a beacon of community-driven conservation. With over 105 families and a…
Hoolock Gibbons, the only ape species found in India, are present in significant numbers in the Garo Hills of Meghalaya, locally called Huro (Huleng or Hulu in Khasi). The Gibbons…
The Pitcher Plant, with its unique shape and carnivorous nature, has been a source of intrigue and inspiration in many folk stories. Cultures from across Asia and Africa have revered…
On a bright sunny day, NESFAS team ventured to dive twenty kilometres from proper Nongpoh to the breathing landscape of Pahamshiken near Umden, rich with fresh organic green vegetables, fruits…
