REPORT ON TLUH VILLAGE
Transcript of REPORT ON TLUH VILLAGE
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REPORT ON
TLUH VILLAGE DISTICT: EAST JAINTIA HILLS
COMMUNITY LED LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT PROJECT
MEGHALAYA BASIN
MANAGEMENT AGENCY
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Community Led Landscape Management Project (CLLMP)
The Government of Meghalaya with financial help from the World Bank is implementing the
Meghalaya Community Led Landscape Management Project (MCLLMP). The project will cover
the manner throughout the state. The Meghalaya Basin Management Agency (MBMA) will
facilitate community-led planning by providing support, technical inputs and funding.
The project is intended to strengthen Community Led Natural Resources Management in
selected landscapes within the 7 districts of the state. This would be achieved through a
variety of planning, capacity building, and on-the-ground interventions to promote the
conservation, sustainable use of natural resources, social inclusion and community
mobilisation; building traditional knowledge and learning, mapping of natural resources
management; strengthening the community institutions and creating linkage with financial
institutions and community organisations.
The project interventions will include preparation of community led natural resource
management plans. The CLLMP has the following three components:
1. Strengthening Knowledge and Capacity of Communities for Natural Resources
Management
2. Community-Led Landscape Planning and Implementation
3. Project Management and Governance
The project objective is “to manage and
conserve the natural resources especially
forests, soil and water sources, in a manner
that supports the financial and physical well-
being of communities in the State”
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CONTENTS INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................. 3
VILLAGE PROFILE .......................................................................................................................... 5
ACTIVITIES ..................................................................................................................................... 7
1. GROUND TRUTHING ..................................................................................................... 7
2. SENSITIZATION PROGRAMME .................................................................................. 8
3. OPENING OF BANK ACCOUNT ................................................................................ 10
4. PRA EXERCISE ............................................................................................................. 11
5. TRAINING ....................................................................................................................... 13
6. IMPLEMENTATION ....................................................................................................... 14
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INTRODUCTION
Tluh village falls under Saipung C&RD Block of East Jaintia Hills District in the state of
Meghalaya. The village is at a distance of 16 Km from Khliehriat, the district headquarter of
East Jaintia Hills District and is at a distance of 102 Km from the State capital, Shillong. It
falls under the Elaka Sutnga with a total geographical area of 877.98 ha and a total
population of 1170.
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LULC map of Tluh village
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VILLAGE PROFILE
37%
37%
13%
13% Farmer
Labourer
Teacher & Govt. Service
Business
43%
57% Male
Female
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23%
38%
39%
Energy/Fuel used by HH
Charcoal
Firewood
LPG
ENERGY
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ACTIVITIES
1. GROUND TRUTHING
Dated: 15th October, 2018
On the 15th of October, 2018, the District Project Management Unit (DPMU) team of East
Jaintia Hills District visited Tluh village for a ground truthing exercise. They met with a few
village elders who shared information regarding the state of the village. This village was
recommended by the BDO of Saipung Block.
CASE FINDINGS:
1. There are 170 HHs
2. The springs which the village community mostly depend on are located in the outskirts
of the village
3. The stream which flows through the village has turned acidic due to coal mining
seepage
4. There are two community forest
5. As coal mining activities has been banned in the village, the people have started
looking for other means such as agriculture, business and govt. services to earn a
livelihood
6. Training on solid waste management is needed
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2. SENSITIZATION PROGRAMME
Dated: 14th December, 2018
The sensitization programme at Tluh village took place on the 14th December 2018 at the
Church ground. A total of 128 participants attended the programme. Shri W. Shylla, ADPM,
gave a brief introduction about Community Led Landscape Management Project. He spoke
about the issues and problems faced by the farmers and villages in regards to water
scarcity and water quality in Meghalaya, in spite it being the state which receives the
highest amount of rainfall in a year. He also expressed the concern of how other natural
resources such as air, soil, etc. have been affected at a very large scale. Therefore, he
requested and encouraged the local community to work towards sustaining the environment
in order for the survival of the future generations. He explained the different components of
the Project which will help the community in understanding and managing the different
landscapes in the village.
Shri. W. Shylla also highlighted the
approach and steps by which the
community will have to follow once the
project is accepted. The first step is signing
of the Citizen’s Green Charter followed by
the formation of Village Natural Resource
Management Committee (VNRMC) which
will be constituted by the Village Dorbar.
After that the EOI and VGA will be signed
simultaneously probably during the PRA
and CNRMP preparation.
The Program was followed by an interactive session to answer the doubts and questions
of the villagers.
Signing of Documents
After the programme, the village headman and secretary
along with two witnesses signed the EOI, VGA and
Citizens Green Charter. They planned to arrange a
meeting between the village leaders and the community
before electing the executive members of the Village
Natural Resource Management Committee (VNRMC).
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Formation of the VNRMC
The Formation of the Village Natural Resource Management Committee was done in a public meeting in
the presence of the entire village after the sensitization program was conducted. The community itself
chose the President, the Secretary and the other executive members of the Committee.
Listed below are the members of the VNRMC:
S No Name in Full Designation Gender M/F
1 Marpil Dkhar Chairman M
2 Linda Nongtdu Secretary F
3 Pratas Supuh Member M
4 Paskal Suja Member M
5 Probinus Pdang Member M
6 Meris Pdang Member F
7 Tasiana Kympat Member F
8 Elisabet Pdang Member F
9 Pretty Bamon Member F
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3. OPENING OF BANK ACCOUNT
The opening of the bank account was initiated after the village signed the EOI (Expression
of Interest), the VGA (Village
Grant Agreement) and the
Green Charter.
Training on Accounts and Book Keeping
Shri. P. K. Marbaniang, DPD and Smt. Ivan Mary Marboh, Accountant of CLLMP East
Jaintia Hills District trained the Purchasing and Procurement Committee of Saipung Block
including members from Jarain Village on matters relating to Accounts and Book Keeping
on the 7th June 2019.
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4. PRA EXERCISE
Dated: 09th February, 2019
The PRA exercise aims to incorporate the knowledge and opinions of the community in the
planning and management of development projects and programmes. PRA exercise at Tluh
Village took place on 9th February 2019. A team from SPMU were also present to help the
DPMU team.
Shri. W. Shylla, ADPM gave the introduction and spoke about the different activities that the
participants had to take part during the exercise. Shri J. Nongpiur, Manager Environment
Management SPMU, spoke in brief about the CNRM plan and the different types of
intervention related to natural resource management. A group of participants interacted and
helped him collect data based on the environmental template. With the help of this group,
he was also able to identify the different sites of intervention. Shri E. Syih, Asst. Manager
Social Management, gathered the remaining group of participants to help him gather
baseline data based on the social template. The program was facilitated by the DPMU and
SPMU team.
Smt. W. Pyrbot, PA EM demonstrating how to measure spring discharge for the VCF’s
Shri. J. Nongpiur, Manager EM interacting
with a group
Shri. E. Syih interacting and collecting
baseline data
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FINDINGS BASED ON THE INFORMATION GATHERED FROM THE PARTICIPANTS DURING THE
PRA/CNRMP EXERCISE
1. Main agricultural produce is Paddy
2. 170 HHs depend on firewood & LPG as a source of fuel while 100 HHs depend on
charcoal
3. Drinking water is limited over a period of 3 to 4 months during the winter season
4. Two types of forest ownership: Community & Private
5. The springs which are present in the village needs to be rejuvenated
6. Only one stream flows through the village
7. Training on Land productivity & solid waste management is necessary for the village
community
8. No disputes/constrains encountered within the village community or with any neighbouring
villages
9. Women are involved in decision making at various platforms
PRIORITY INTERVENTIONS REQUIRED BASED ON THE PRA EXERCISE
1. Rejuvenation of springs through activities such as afforestation and contour trenches
2. A water body which turned acidic due to coal mine seepage have been selected for
treatment using the open lime channel
3. A dug out pond to collect rain water
4. Afforestation, bio-fencing and fire line control in the community forest
5. Community nursery for endemic and fruit trees
SUBMISSION OF THE COMMUNITY NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR 1ST PHASE
Proposed Intervention Name of the site
Land Ownership
No of HH expected to benefit
Priority
Spring rejuvenation Skong
Community 170 Medium
Afforestation/Agroforestry Shymit
Community 170 Medium
Soil and Water conservation
Shyrmit Community 170 Medium
Cost effective filter Skong
Community 170 Medium
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5. TRAINING
Training on Springshed Rejuvenation and Spring inventory
This training was conducted in Jarain (Sutnga) village on the 4th December 2019 for the
members of the VNRMCs and VCFs which fall under Saipung C&RD Block, EJHD. Smt. W.
Pyrbot, Manager Water Resources SPMU along with the DPMU team facilitated the training.
The training aims to enhance the participants on management and treatment of springs.
Shri. R. Jana Nongbet, FE demonstrating how to measure water discharge
Smt. W. Pyrbot, Manager Water Resources conducting a theory session on springshed
management in Jarain (Sutnga) community hall
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Training on Social Safeguard
The training on Social Safeguard for the members of VNRMCs and VCFs which fall under
Saipung C&RD Block, EJHD was conducted in Latyrke community hall on 29th November
2019. The participants were sensitized on social and environmental safeguard policies
related to CLLMP. This is necessary in order to prevent and mitigate undue harm to the
village communities once the project is implemented. Smt. P. Thangkhiew (Manager SM)
along with the DPMU team facilitated the program.
Pictures from the training
6. IMPLEMENTATION
Type of Intervention
Name of the site
GPS Coordinates Amount Sanctioned
Status
Community Nursery with Bio-fencing
Lum Jingtep Skong
25.347556*E 92.454255*E Rs. 179,560 Completed
No. of saplings: 10000
Type of Tree Species: Endemic, Fruit Trees and Citronella
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Shri. J. Kharkogor, DPD NRM visited the community nursery on 26th September 2019
Type of Intervention
Name of the site
GPS Coordinates Amount Sanctioned
Status
Contour Trenches
Skong 25.347225° N
92.454579° E
₹ 74,280.0 Completed
Before After
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The ADPM and AM KM monitored the work in progress
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