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…
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…
