Women empowered to play active roles: 28 Village Councils include women as members

NESFAS observed the celebration of International Women’s Day on the 8th of March 2022 by organizing a panel discussion on women empowerment, particularly on the scope of “Women Inclusion in village Council'' at their office headquarters in Laitumkhrah, Shillong.

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Women are the undeniable protectors of the biodiversity

Women traditionally play a central role in any indigenous communities. NESFAS highlights the role of women as custodians of our agrobiodiversity and foodways. Today, March 8th marks the 106th anniversary…

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Traditional Knowledge Holder of Laitsohpliah

Kong Slibon Nongrum of Laitsohpliah, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, was a renowned indigenous knowledge holder recognised by NESFAS over the last 5 years of their work for ITM 2015 .…

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