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GOVERNMENT OF MEGHALAYA
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annual report 2011 - 2012
CONTENTS deg Preface - i deg From the Editorial Boardrsquos Desk - ii deg Messages - iii iv amp v deg Introduction - 1 deg Administrative Set-up of the Department - 3 deg The Divisions - 3 deg Duties and functions of different levels of Officers of the Department - 7 deg Organizational Set-Up - 9 deg Position and Strength of Posts ndash Manpower 2011-12 - 10
Programme of the Department A State Plan Schemes
deg Soil amp Water Conservation in General Areas - 11 deg State Jhum Control Programme - 12 deg Improved Jhum Bun Cultivation - 12 deg Watershed Management Programme - 12
B Centrally Sponsored Schemes deg Integrated Wasteland Development Programme (IWDP) - 12 deg Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) - 13
C Special Central Assistance Schemes deg Watershed Development Project in Shifting Cultivation Areas (WDPSCA) - 13 deg Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) - 13
D NABARD Loan deg Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) - 14
E Other Government of India Schemes deg River Valley Projects and Flood Prone Rivers (Kopili) - 14 deg Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) - 14
F Special Plan Assistance deg Cherrapunjee Ecological Project - 15 degdegdegdegdeg Physical amp Financial Statements under Various Programmes - 16 deg Photo Section degdegdegdegdeg Budget Outlay and Expenditure of the Department - 51 degdegdegdegdeg Conservation Training Institute (CTI) - 54 degdegdegdegdeg Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) - 55 degdegdegdegdeg Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency - 57 degdegdegdegdeg Service Associations - 58 degdegdegdegdeg Success Stories - 61 degdegdegdegdeg Field Implementation - 62 degdegdegdegdeg Right to Information (RTI) - 65 degdegdegdegdeg Establishment - 72 degdegdegdegdeg Educational amp Training - 78
annual report 2011 - 2012
Preface
The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is publishing its Annual Report for the year
2012 primarily with the aim of portraying its role and responsibility as the connoisseur of
prophylactic measures and methods for conservation and management of the Statersquos natural
resources particularly soil water and vegetation The different facets of its activities also
encompass socio-economic development particularly of the rural poor
A plethora of activities taken up by the Department which include implementation of
projects and schemes introduction of new management concepts and policies administrative
matters organizational set-up training and capacity building among others is depicted herein
As this Annual Report will testify the Department has made a quantum leap in the implementation
and execution of its projects There is substantial progress in terms of physical and financial
achievements of its various schemes
This Annual Report contains relevant information and data that not only reflects the far-
reaching scope of the Department in conservation and management of natural resources but that
may be of use or interest to governmental agencies NGOs researchers developmental planners
and concerned individuals
I am confident that the Department would sustain the pace of service and delivery systems
and stride ahead in meeting its desired goal of conservation and progress which is its mandate to
the State and its people
D Langstieh Editor
amp Director of Soil amp Water Conservation
Meghalaya Shillong
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From the Editorial Boardrsquos Desk This year the Soil amp Water Conservation Department is coming out with another issue of its Annual
Report which is in fact a rendition of the progressive continuation of its performances and other matters
related with the Department
Conservation of natural resources is a dynamic subject ndash one which is fraught with variances depending
upon climatic changes unpredictability of natural forces as well as impact and effects of human activities
Therefore concepts of natural resources development need to be updated modified and also consolidated from
time to time Today development processes are not the domain of governmental agencies alone Stakeholders
community leadership and beneficiaries at the grassroots level were taken into confidence and privy to
formulation and implementation of projects at certain stages Even the traditional methods and indigenous
knowledge systems were nowadays given due consideration wherever practicable and feasible Moreover the
increasing eco-degeneration has prompted planners to intensify interventions through Central and State
Government departments and agencies
This Annual Report attempts to encapsulate the diverse activities of the Department in a way that it
will project and portray the manifestation of its aims and objectives as envisages in its policies Besides
updates on administration personnel training programmes and other related matters are featured In part
these will be supported by vivid photographs and feedbacks from amongst some of the communities as well as
successful innovations of some projects and schemes undertaken
In this regard the undersigned and members of the Editorial Board expressed their appreciation to
Officers and Staff of the Department who have provided necessary inputs and documentation of the works
undertaken in their respective Divisions Branches Our gratitude also goes to Prof RC Laloo Honrsquoble Minister incharge Soil amp Water Conservation Department Shri Comingone Ymbon Parliamentary Secretary Soil amp Water Conservation Department Shri Barkos Warjri IAS Additional Chief Secretary Soil amp Water
Conservation Department Smti MHK Marak IAS Commissioner amp Secretary Soil amp Water Conservation Commissioner amp Secretary Soil amp Water Conservation Department and Smti RD Marak IAS Secretary Soil amp Water Conservation Department I also take this opportunity to extend our thankfulness to the
officials of various Ministries of the Government of India for their initiatives and guidance in the implementation of Central projects in the State
Chairman Editorial Board
Soil amp Water Conservation Department Meghalaya
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annual report 2011 - 2012
Prof RC Laloo MSc PHD Minister Soil amp Water Conservation
Meghalaya Shillong
Message It gives me immense satisfaction to see that the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
is coming out with its Annual Report for the current year
Besides portraying the activities and performances of the Department the Annual Report is also a testimony to the hard work put in by the different levels of functionaries and personnel to see that the schemes and projects take off Such efforts give impetus to the goals of conservation and management of land resources of the State and also bring in much needed support to the rural communities in terms of uplifting their socio-economic condition
I am confident that the Department will stride on ahead in its task and that it would continue to not only execute projects and environmental schemes but that it would play the role of a facilitator of developmental processes both in rural and urban settings
I therefore extend my thankfulness to the Department for the publication of the Annual Report 2012 and wish it success hencetoforth
(Prof RC Laloo)
Office Yojana Bhavan Room No 413 Tel No 03642224576 PABX 2644 Mobile 9862088281 Email rclaloo4yahoocom
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Shri C Ymbon
Parliamentary Secretary To assist Minister
ic Soil amp Water Conservation Food amp Civil Supplies Taxation
Meghalaya Shillong
0364 - 2224620 (office) 2417 EPABX
Mobile 94361 06353
Message I am happy to know that the Soil and Water Conservation Department is publishing
the Annual Report 2012 where the performances of the Department are depicted
The Soil and Water Conservation Department is one of the major line departments of
the State Government which was entrusted with the task of conservation of our precious natural
resources The Department had been able to take up a number of projects aiming at conservation
and management of the land and water resources of the State This Annual Report reflects the
diversified reaches of the Department in resources conservation and livelihood uplift of the
people of the State
I extend my good wishes to the officers and staff of the Department for their roles in the
implementation of various projects and schemes which made the publication of this Annual
Report possible
(Coming One Ymbon)
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Room No 319 Rilang BuildingBarkos Warjri IAS Additional Chief Secretary
Tel 0364-2226349 (O) 2224201 Extn 2269to the Government of Meghalaya Fax 0364-2225470
Email - barkoswyahoocom
Message
I am proud that the Soil amp Water Conservation Department is bringing out
its Annual Report (2011 - 12) The Department has undertaken many activities aimed
at improving the life of the farmers by way of water conservation activities like dams
and water harvesting structures and through soil conservation interventions like terracing
and other land development works I consider it a privilege to be part of such an
enthusiastic and committed department made up of officers and staff who are interested
in improving the condition of citizens especially in rural areas by various innovative
interventions and by winning the confidence of various communities the department
works with
I hope that the department continues to do its good work and further
improve on its performance
Barkos WarjriBarkos WarjriBarkos WarjriBarkos Warjri Meghalaya Secretariat Shillong-793001
(Barkos Warjri)
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Introduction
Meghalaya known as ldquoAbode of the Cloudsrdquo is characterized by hilly terrains and high intensity rainfall with climatic conditions ranging from temperate to sub-tropical Although endowed with varied natural resources and rich in bio-diversity the State is at present subjected to intense pressure and threat to its environment The over-exploitation of natural resources that is land water and vegetation by human activities and other adverse practices which include mismanagement of resources and illinadequate land management practices has further deteriorated the already fragile ecosystems in the State This has resulted in never ending problems of land degradation incidence of flash floods sedimentation of streambeds and water reservoirs emergence of wastelands and destruction of catchment areas All this has led to aggravation of poverty and adversely affected the socio-economic condition of the people of the State Taking cognizance of the above factors the Department felt a strong need to bring about convergence networking and harmonization through the adoption of compatible and appropriate soil and water conservation practices to enhance farm production and ensure the utilization of natural resources in a sustained manner
Mandate
Natural resources management in particular the soil water and vegetation resources in the context of perpetual utilization and sustainable development of the said resources to improve and sustain livelihood system and to aid in income earning activities of the user-communities
Aims
reg Promote sustainable utilization of soil water vegetation resources
reg Sustainable food support and water needs
reg Promote social economic and ecological development
Objectives
lsaquo Dissipating accelerated soil erosion surface runoff and erosion of topsoil
lsaquo Enhancing water holding capacity of the soil
lsaquo Improving soil moisture regime within the soil profile monolith
lsaquo Promoting soil health and tilth
lsaquo Providing soil cover with forest trees fruit treesplantation crops etc
lsaquo Protecting stream river bank erosion and denudation of cultivable cultivated land
lsaquo Protecting drainage area of water sources
lsaquo Harvesting rainwater for multipurpose utilities
lsaquo Establishing micro-irrigation facilities
lsaquo Enhancing agricultural crop productivity
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lsaquo Promoting Integrated Farming System
lsaquo Promoting livelihood and gainful employment opportunities
Pre-requisites
In this natural resources management endeavour it is important for the local partners in development that is the local institutions community stakeholders users to unreservedly voluntarily and actively participate in the different phases - explanatory planning phases and upward Secondly it is also equally required for other development departments to willingly practice for ensuring convergence to bring about holistic and realistic development of the people Lastly the importance of Public-Private-Partnership in up-scaling the natural resources management programmes require no emphasis
Agenda of Action
To ensure that the service-deliveries promote and meet the afore-cited aim and objectives a mechanism to take forward the system is required They are underlined as follows
bull Formulation of Land Use and Action Plan on a participatory mode adoption of appropriate soil and water conservation techniques and measures preferably on a Watershed basis which is increasingly recognized as an ideal approach for Integrated Natural Resources Management Programme
bull Strengthening the information Education Communication Systems Capacity Building amp Demonstration
bull Application of science and technology and research amp development inputs
bull Awareness campaign mobilization and organization of the community empowerment building their capacity upgradation of local skills
bull Promotion and encouragement of Self Help Institutions and other promoting institutions
bull Designing mechanism to monitor and evaluate socio-techno-economic impacts and results
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ADMINISTRATIVE SETUP OF THE DEPARTMENT
DIRECTORATE
reg Planning
reg Engineering
reg Survey
reg Project Formulation
reg Cartography
reg Monitoring amp Evaluation
reg Extension amp Publicity
BRANCH DIRECTORATE
bull Research amp Training Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
bull Jhum Control Tura
FIELD EXECUTIVES
In the field the works of the Department are executed by the Territorial and the Cash Crop Divisions supported by the Soil amp Water Conservation Ranges and Soil amp Water Conservation Beats
THE DIVISIONS East Khasi Hills
sum Shillong Soil and Water Conservation Territorial Division
bull Southern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Mawphlang
bull Shillong Soil amp Water Conservation Range Shillong
bull Laitlyngkot Soil amp Water Conservation Range Laitlyngkot
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Shillong
bull Sohra Soil amp Water Conservation Range Sohra
bull Weiloi Soil amp Water Conservation Beat Office Weiloi
sum Shillong Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Division
bull Shillong Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Shillong
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Jaintia Hills
sum Jaintia Hills Soil and Water Conservation Territorial Division
bull Jowai Soil amp Water Conservation Range Thadlaskeintilde
bull Khliehriat Soil amp Water Conservation Range Khliehriat
bull Lumshnong Soil amp Water Conservation Range Lumshnong
bull Amlarem Soil amp Water Conservation Range Amlarem
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Jowai
bull Shangpung Soil amp Water Conservation Range Shangpung
sum Jaintia Hills Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Division
bull Amlarem Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Amlarem
bull Lumshnong Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Lumshnong
bull Namdong Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Namdong
West Khasi Hills
sum Nongstoin Soil and Water Conservation Division
bull Mawkyrwat Soil amp Water Conservation Range Mawkyrwat
bull Sonapahar Soil amp Water Conservation Range Riangdo
bull Mairang Soil amp Water Conservation Range Mairang
bull Border Areas Soil amp Water Conservation Range Ranikor
bull Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Range Nongstoin
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Nongstoin
bull Sonapahar CC Beat Office Sonapahar
Ri - Bhoi
sum Ri-Bhoi Soil and Water Conservation Division
bull Northern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Nongpoh
bull Western Soil amp Water Conservation Range Patharkhmah
bull Marngar Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Marngar
bull Umroi Soil amp Water Conservation Beat Office Umroi
bull Sonidan Soil amp Water Conservation Range Sonidan
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West Garo Hills
sum Tura Soil and Water Conservation Territorial Division
bull Southern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Machangpani
bull Central Soil amp Water Conservation Range Thebronggre
bull Anogre Soil amp Water Conservation Range Anogre
bull Damjonggre Soil amp Water Conservation Range Garobadha
bull Jongchipara Soil amp Water Conservation Range Jongchipara
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Tura
sum Tura Soil and Water Conservation Cash Crop Division
bull Danakgre Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Danakgre
bull Ampati Cash Crop Soil amp Water Conservation Beat Office Ampati
Dadengre Cash Crop Soil and Water Conservation Beat Office Dadengre
- Supervising the day to day work so as to ensure timely completion of works and submission of reports
East Garo Hills
sum Simsanggresoil and Water Conservation Division
bull Northern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Wageasi
bull Eastern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Songsak Bonegre
bull Mendipathar Soil amp Water Conservation Range Mendipathar
bull Williamnagar Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Williamnagar
bull Wageasi Cash Crop Range Wageasi
bull Bajengdoba Cash Crop Beat Office Bajengdoba
bull Rongjeng Cash Crop Beat Office Rongjeng
bull Kharkutta Cash Crop Beat Office Kharkutta
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Williamnagar
bull Adokgre Beat Office Adokgre
South Garo Hills
sum South Garo Hills Soil and Water Conservation Cash Crop Division
bull Baghmara Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Baghmara
bull Chokpot Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Chokpot
bull Rongara Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Beat Office Rongara
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annual report 2011 - 2012
DUTIES amp FUNCTIONS OF DIFFERENT LEVEL OF OFFICES OF THE DEPARTMENT
1 Directorate of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
- Structuring and providing inputs for consideration in natural resources conservation and management policy framing direction and administration
- Providing extension publicity and public relation support including monitoring and evaluation support to the subordinate offices
- To allocate duties to all officers and employees within their respective establishment etc
- To allocate and ensure smooth flow of funds for different schemes to the respective Divisions
- The office of the Director is the appellate authority pertaining to the Right to Information
- Preparation of Draft Annual Plan Annual Non-Plan Estimates and details of Schemes
- To ensure timely submission of Quarterly Progress Report by different Divisions and compilation of the same
2 Office of the Joint Director (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
- Designing Training CoursesProgrammes Providing Training Support
- To coordinate the Project Plan
- Providing inputs to the Directorate of Soil amp Water Conservation of all the Field Trial Programmes conducted at the Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
- Coordinating providing information and feedback to the Directorate of Soil amp Water Conservation etc
3 Office of the Joint Director Tura
- To coordinate Project Plans of all Divisions under Garo Hills
- Furnishing information and feedback to the Directorate
- Superintending monitoring and evaluation projects of the Department under his jurisdiction etc
4 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Territorial Divisions
- Implementation of different Central Schemes and assisted State Plan Schemes
- Inspection and monitoring of different activities implemented through different schemes
- Preparation of plan and estimates of the Division
- To allocate duties to all officers and employees in the Division
- Supervising the day to day work so as to ensure timely completion of works and submission of reports
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5 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Cash Crop Division
- The main function of the Division is to look after specific developmental works of the Department in the District through cash crops and cash horticultural crops development and improvement
- Implementation of various cash crops and cash horticultural developmental programmes through Departmental and SubsidyGrant-in-Aid Schemes
- Raising of nurseries of various crop species to meet the planting materials requirement of different schemes and for distribution to the farmers
6 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
- The main function of the Division is to carry out soil testing to determine the fertility status of the soil for Departmental plantations such as Rubber Coffee Citrus Plantations etc and also in the watershed areas implemented by the Department
- The Division also recommends the balanced use of fertilizers in optimum quantities through the correct method suitable for specific soilcrop conditions
- The Division conducts reconnaissance and detailed soil survey of watersheds as when necessary
7 Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management
- The main function of this office is to conduct and carry out detailed field surveys and preparation of DPRs pertaining to soil and water conservation works based on a watershed approach This office had from time to time prepared Detailed Project Reports on various Centrally Sponsored Scheme and State Plan Schemes such as Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) River Valley Project amp Flood Prone Areas (RVPampFPR) Improved Shifting Cultivation Scheme Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) etc
8 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
sum Civil Engineering
This office is responsible for checking the Plan amp Estimates of the different construction works like water harvesting structures check dams retention walls etc and also of the Residential and Non-Residential buildings submitted by the Drawing and Disbursing Officers of the Department
sum Mechanical Engineering
Another function of this office is to look after the maintenance and repair of the vehicles of the Department and to ensure that the vehicles are kept in good running condition Besides these the division is also responsible for taking up matters pertaining to the proposals for condemnation of old vehicles with the concerned authority as well as for purchase of new vehicles
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PROGRAMMES OF THE DEPARTMENT The programmesschemes implemented by the Department include both Centrally Sponsored Schemes
as well as State Plan Schemes
A State Plan Schemes
(1) Soil amp Water Conservation in General Areas
(2) Jhum Control Scheme
(3) Improved JhumBun Cultivation Scheme
(4) Watershed Management Programme
B Centrally Sponsored Schemes
(1) Integrated Wasteland Development Programme (IWDP)
(2) Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)
C Additional Central Assistance
(1) Watershed Development Project in Shifting Cultivation Areas (WDPSCA)
(2)Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)
D NABARD Loan
Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF)
E Other Government of India Schemes
(1) Soil Conservation for enhancing the productivity of degraded lands in the catchment of River Kopili in Jaintia Hills District under Macro-Management Mode of Agriculture Department Meghalaya
(2) Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Yojna (RKVY) with the State Agriculture Department as Nodal Department
F Special Plan Assistance
(1) Cherrapunjee Ecological Project- Restoration of Degraded Lands Under Sohra Plateau
A State Plan Schemes
1 Soil amp Water Conservation In General Areas
This scheme covers the general areas outside those not specifically covered by other packages of schemes of the Department Its main objective is to reduce soil erosion hazards and land degradation and conservation of water where individualsgroups of farmers are targeted Activities taken up under this Scheme include terracing and reclamation erosion control water conservation and distribution afforestation cashhorticulture crops development works water harvesting works farm ponds etc
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2 Jhum Control Scheme
The scheme was implemented since inception of the state The aims and objectives of the scheme are to wean away the jhummia families from the primitive and destructive type of cultivation to settled cultivation by providing permanent land for sustainable cultivation with assured irrigation and to protect the barren hill slopes with vegetation such as cash crophorticultural plantations and afforestation programmes Due to financial constraint under the State Plan Fund at present only cashhorticultural crop plantation programmes are being taken up
3 Improved JhumBun Cultivation Scheme
The Scheme of Improved Jhum Bun Cultivation is a new scheme where jhummias are allowed to practice their traditional method of cultivation in one single plot continuously for 3-4 years but with a little modification in which the soil and water conservation practices like graded bunding with safe disposal outlets and grassed waterways will be constructed and necessary inputs like improved seeds and locally available organic manures are provided to them The upper reaches of the hillock will be covered with afforestation plantation whereas in the middle reaches horticulture plantation will be taken up and the lower reaches with agricultural development activities
Objectives
a Prevention of land degradation by adopting multi-disciplinary integrated approach of soil and water conservation practices
b Improvement of land capability soil moisture regime and soil-plant-nutrient relationship
c To improve the social and economic fabrics of the shifting cultivators and ensure productivity on a sustainable basis
d To intercept surface run-off provide safe disposal of surface run-off to encourage sub surface and base flow
Under this scheme 7(Seven) pilot projects on a pilot basis are being implemented- one each in all the 7 Districts of the State
4 Watershed Management Programme
The programme aims for treating the micro watersheds on an integrated approach The activities include treatment of arable land non-arable land and drainage lines Due to fund constraint the activities have been confined mainly to afforestation cashhorticultural crop developmental works
B Centrally Sponsored Schemes
1 Integrated Wasteland Development Programme (IWDP)
The scheme is funded by the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The Central Share is 9166 and the State Share is 834The Scheme has been implemented since 1999 -2000
The main objective of the programme is to improve the productivity of wastelands and thereby improve
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annual report 2011 - 2012
the living standards of the rural poor who own these lands The development of these wastelands is taken up on a watershed basis Special emphasis is given to conservation of soil moisture in situ
through integrated approach with bottom up planning
2 Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)
During 2009-10 the Government of India Ministry of Rural Development Department of Land Resources has approved for treatment of 30000 hectares in 18 watershed projects of the State The Central and State share sharing component is in the ratio of 9010 percent The main objectives of this programme are as follows
1 To dissipate soil and water erosion and surface run-off
2 To harvest recycle surface runoff and rainwater
3 To enhance soil moisture regime water holding capacity
4 To promote sub-surface flow base flow and ground water recharge
5 To improve soil health and tilth
6 To improve production and productivity
7 To promote generation and gainful employment opportunities
C Special Central Assistance Schemes
1 Watershed Development Project in Shifting Cultivation Areas (WDPSCA)
- The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards It is a 100 Central assistance through the Ministry of Agriculture amp Co-operation Government of India
The main thrust of the project is as follows
bull Protect hill slopes of jhum areas through soil and water conservation measures on a watershed basis
bull Encourage and assist jhummia families to develop jhum land for productive uses with improved cultivation and suitable package of practices leading to settled cultivation
bull Improved socio-economic status of jhummia families through householdland-based activities
bull Mitigate ill effects of shifting cultivation by introducing appropriate land use as per land capacity and improved technologies
2 Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)
This is a Central assistance scheme sponsored by the Ministry of Water Resources It is in the form of central grant (90 of the project cost) and the balance cost of the project (10) as the Statersquos share which is to be arranged by the state government from its own resources The main thrust of the programme is to increase the area under irrigation thereby increasing the productivity of the area and improving the socio-economic condition of the people
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D NABARD Loan - Soil amp Water Conservation Scheme Under RIDF
The Department started implementing Scheme under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund shyNABARD Loan from the year 2000-2001 onwards
The basic objective of the scheme is to enhance the productivity of agriculture and its allied activities and in small river valleys thereby improving the socio-economic set up of the people in the rural areas Besides these the scheme also envisages to promote sustainable development through conservation and management of soil and water
E Other Government of India Schemes
(1) Soil and Water Conservation in the Catchment of River Kopili
The Department is implementing a scheme known as River Valley Project amp Flood Prone River (RVP
amp FPR) of River Kopili under the Macro-management mode The State Agriculture Department is
the Nodal Department of this centrally sponsored programme of the Ministry of Agriculture Department
of Agriculture amp Co-operation (Natural Resource Management Division)
Objectives -
bull Prevention of land degradation by adoption of appropriate based soil and water conservation measures on watershed approach
bull Improvement of land capability and moisture regime in the watersheds
bull Promotion of land-use to match land capability
bull Prevention of soil erosion and run off from the watershed to prevent premature siltation of reservoirs
The selection of the watersheds was based as per the priority list of the watersheds The Soil and Land Use Survey of India (SLUSI) was engaged in the task of priority delineation and detailed Soil survey of the Kopili Catchment The watersheds have been prioritized based on the magnitude and criticality of degradation into five categories viz Very High High Medium Low and Very Low
PRIORITY CATEGORY NO OF WATERSHEDS AREA IN HA
Very High 259 111516
High 84 37121
Medium 40 19320
Low 4 2032
GRAND TOTAL 387 169989
2 Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Yojana (RKVY)
The area of focus of this programme is for the development of Rainfed Farming Systems in and outside watershed areas as also integrated development of watershed areas wastelands river valleys
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and for activities relating to enhancement of horticultural production and popularization of micro irrigation systems The thrust area is to promote regeneration oftopsoil its health and tilth and to improve soil fertility crop production land and water productivity of watershed areas wasteland river valleysvalley bottom lands and the eco-system as a whole The fund is released by the State Agriculture Department for the schemes approved for implementation by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
F Cherrapunjee Ecological Project- Restoration of Degraded Lands Under Sohra Plateau
The Government of Meghalaya through the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation has initiated a
programme through the Eco Restoration to improve the ecology and environment of Sohra and its
adjoining villages which encompasses a total of 45 villages This project aims to shy
bull Ameliorate the ecology and environment of Sohra Plateau
bull Restore degraded lands
bull Strengthen village level institutions or NRM
bull Minimize human activities detrimental to the environment
bull Create avenues for sustainable livelihood
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PHYSICAL amp FINANCIALACHIEVEMENT UNDER VARIOUS SCHEMES
1 Soil and Water Conservation in General Areas
The physical and financial achievement under the Scheme upto 2011-12 is as undershy
Table
SOIL CONSERVATION SCHEME
ITEMS Achievement upto 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakh)
i Land Development (Terracing) 745792 Ha 11439
ii Reclamation of Valley Bottom Land 401690 Ha 6799
iii Erosion Control Works 1324907 Ha 118309
iv Water Conservation amp Distribution 970288 Ha 88286
v Afforestation 2063647 Ha 88073
vi Pasture Development Works 10350 Ha 1686
vii Water Harvesting 1631 Nos 50252
viii Cash Crop Development Works 253117 Ha Nurseries -2771381 Nos
88837
TOTAL 45375
Jhum Control Programme
The physical and financial achievement under the Scheme upto 2011-12 is as undershy
Table
JHUM CONTROL SCHEME
ITEMS ACHIEVEMENT UPTO 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakh)
i Terracing lsquo 43736
ii Reclamation 310699Ha 11380
iii Follow-up Programmes 582811 Ha 11360
iv Afforestation 382817Ha 11348
v IrrigationWater Conservation amp Distribution 683565 Ha 37154
vi Camp and Camp Equipments
vii Dwelling Houses
44500 Nos
166500 Nos
4306
3331
viii Drinking Water 30600 Nos 2531
ix Link Roads 66969 Kms 12185
x CashHorticultural Crop Development 783693 Ha Nurseries 1066203 Nos 190815
TOTAL 328146
2
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3 Improved Shifting Cultivation
The Government of Meghalaya had approved this new scheme on a pilot project basis from 2007shy08 These are as (i) Mukbu Village in Jaintia Hills and (ii) Mawthawniaw- Diskiang Village in West Khasi Hills during the year Total amountof expenditure on the Scheme for the year 2007-08 is Rs 285737000
5 (Five) more pilot projects one each for East Khasi Hills Ri-BhoiEast Garo Hills West Garo Hills and South Garo Hills Districts respectively were sanctioned during 2008 -09 as followsshy
1 East Khasi Hills District - Pdei Jarain Village Cluster
2 Ri-Bhoi District - Umladew Village
3 East Garo Hills District - Chimagre-Dawa-Chipit- Chima-Nengkra
4 West Garo Hills District - Ampangre-Ch u pongre-Mongalgre
5 South Garo Hills District - Deran-Songmong-Doren-Songgitcham-Ramigre Asinggre
Types of works under the Scheme
i Capacity BuildingTrainingField VisitExtension Service
ii Entry Point Activities Construction of Link RoadsDrinking Water Structure etc
iii Graded Bunding (i) Graded Bunds (ii) Loose Boulder amp (iii) Box Terracing
iv Safe Disposal Outlet
v Grassed Waterways
vi Reclamation of Valley Bottom Land
vii Follow-up Programmes Supply of Improved SeedsManures etc
viii Composite Nursery
ix Afforestation
x Agro-Horticulture
xi Agro-Forestry
xii Water Harvesting StructureDug-out PondsImpounded Ponds etc
xiii Water Distribution structure
xiv Check DamBoulder Check Dam
xv Camp Hut
xvi Domestic Livestock PromotionPiggeryPoultryCattleFisheryBee-Keeping etc
xvii Service Sector-CarpentryBlack SmithTailoringHandicrafts
xviii Kitchen Gardening
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4 Watershed Management Programme
The physical and financial achievements under the Scheme upto 2011-12
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
ITEMS ACHIEVEMENT UPTO 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakhs)
i Terrracing amp Land Reclamation 388621 Ha 20970
ii Follow-up Programmes Seeds Manures Fertilizers amp Cultivation Cost 292550 Ha 5777
iii Irrigation Water Conservation amp Distribution 391187 Ha 27516
iv Drinking 9500 Nos 1206
v Link Roads 17826 Ha 36571
vi Afforestation 670535 Ha 36614
vii Cash Crops Horticultural Development 271674 Ha Nurseries 425022 Nos 90600
viii Fodderamp Pasture
ix Water Harvesting Works
2200 Ha
17700 Nos
134
8176
x Erosion Control Works 152631 Ha 13437
TOTAL 241008
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5 THE INTEGRATED WASTELANDS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (IWDP)
The Integrated Wastelands Development Programme (IWDP) launched in 1989 under the aegis of the National Wastelands Development Board aimed at development of wastelands on watershed basis With an intention of involving village communities in the implementation of Watershed Development Projects (WDP) under IWDP the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) Government of India (GOI) adopted the WDP Guidelines (1995) wef 141995 which was subsequently revised in August 2001 (WDP Revised Guidelines 2001) To further simplify procedures and involve the PRI more meaningfully in Planning Implementation and Management of Economic Development Activities in rural areas the GOI evolved New Guidelines for Hariyali (2003) which are under implementation wef April 1 2003
i) There are 112 Projects sanctioned by GOI as follows
Year of Sanction of lWDP Project
Project Period
East Khasi Hills
West Khasi Hills
Jaintia Hills
Ri Bhoi East Garo Hills
West Garo Hills
South Garo Hills
Total GOIrsquos cut off dcie of completion
1999shy2000
1999-2000 to
2002-03 - Project II Project I 2 nos
March 2011
2000-01 2000-01
to 2004-05
Project I Project I Project I Project I Project I 5 nos March 2011
2003-04 2003-04
to 2007-08
Project II Project
III Project II Project II Project II Project II Projectll 7 nos December
2012
2004-05 2004-05
to 2008-09
Project
III
Project
IV
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III 7nos
December 2012
2005-06 2005-06
to 2009-10
Project IV to Xl1
Project V to XI
Project IVtoVIII
Project IV to Vll1
Project IV to VIII
Project IV to XII
Project IV to VIII
45 nos December
2012
2006-07 2006-07
to 2010-11
Project XIII to XXI
Project XII to XVIII
Project IXto XIV
Project IXtoXI
Project IX to XV
Project XIII to XXI
Project IX to XIII 46 nos
December 2012
Total - 21 nos 17 nos 14 nos 11 nos 15 nos 21 nos 13 nos 112 nos
ii) Prescribe yearly release of fund ()
a) Projects sanctioned in 1999-2000 [WDP Guide lines (1999)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 10 20 20 15 10 10
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b) Projects sanctioned in 2000-2001 [WDP Guide lines (2001)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 15 15 15 15 15 10
c) Project sanctioned in 2003-04 up to 2006-07 [Hariyali guidelines (2003)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1 st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst
15 30 30 15 10
The above 112 projects are for treatment of 439 micro watersheds covering a total area of 221225 hectare with a total cost of Rs1305325 lakh for which cost sharing is 9167 by GOI and 833 by State Government that is RS1200222 lakh Central Share and Rs1 05106 lakh State Share respectively
The District-wise physical target and financial implication is shown below
Name of District No of Projects
Project Cost
Area of treatmentCS (Rs in lakh)
SS (Rs in lakh)
Total (Rs in lakh)
East Khasi Hills 21 212108 19282 231390 38565
West Khasi Hills 17 175234 13750 188984 33496
Jaintia Hills 14 147120 13374 160494 26749
Ri Bhoi 11 150700 13700 164400 27400
East Garo Hills 15 178750 16250 195000 32500
West Garo Hills 21 204310 16750 221060 38515
South Garo Hills 13 132000 12000 144000 24300
Total 112 1200222 105106 1305328 221225
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6 INTEGRATED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (IWMP)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified
approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in a realistic and
holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved
the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major areas
in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State
Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level constitution of District
Project - Level Institutions for implementation of the projects for the Participatory Watershed Projects with
financial social and economic empowerment to the watershed communities in close coordination with the
local institutions Another aspect is the equity and participatory resources management with due regards to the
economically weaker section within the village community
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INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING
The Central Assistance for setting up of the State Level Nodal Agency for implementation of IWMP
during 2009-10 has also been sanctioned amounting to Rs7125 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring
Grants vide GOIrsquos Letter NOK11 01192009IWMP (IS) dt 1792009
The Central Assistance for setting up of District Watershed Cell cum Data Centre (DWCDC) during
2009-10 has also been amounting to Rs 5950 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring Grants vide letter
No K1101192009IWMP (IS) dt 922010
ACCELERATED BENEFIT IRRIGATION PROGRAMME
9 Nos Ongoing Projects under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme
Year of Commencement 2009-10
Remark The above projects have been completed during 2011-12
7
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8 RASHTRIYA KRISHI VIGYAN YOJANA
The Scheme is funded by the Agriculture Department and implemented by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
81 Aim of RKVY
The National Agriculture Development Programme (NADP) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) aims to achieve 4 annual growth in the agriculture sector during the XI Plan period by ensuring a holistic development of agriculture amp allied sectors
82 Objectives of RKVY
The main objectives of RKVY are
(i) To incentivize the States so as to increase public investment in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(ii) Toprovide flexibility amp autonomy to States in the process of planning and executing Agriculture amp Allied Sector Schemes
(iii) To ensure the preparation of agriculture plans for the Districts and the States based on agroshyclimatic conditions availability of Technology and natural resources
(iv) To ensure that the local needs crops priorities are reflected in the agricultural plans of the states
(v) To achieve the goal of reducing the yield gaps in important crops through focused interventions
(vi) To maximize returns to the farmers in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(vii) To bring about quantifiable changes in the production amp productivity of various components of Agriculture amp Allied Sectors by addressing them in a holistic manner
83 Basic Features of RKVY
Amongst other the basic feature under RKVY is that the states are given sufficient fiexibility under the scheme to make appropriate local choices so that the outcomes are as envisaged in the aims amp objectives
While the other seeks to encourage convergence with schemes like NREGS SGSY BRGF including Watershed Development
84 ProjectScheme Proposal
841 Area of focus
(i) Development of Rainfed Farming System in amp outside watershed areas as also Integrated Development of Watershed area Wastelands and river valleys Assistance for development of land as also assistance for horticulture generating livelihoods for farmers Below the Poverty Line (BPL) in particular
(ii) Activities relating to enhancement of Horticultural production amp popularization of micro-irrigation systems
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Assistance will be available for nursery development horticulture activities including marketing and dripsprinkler irrigation
842 Particulars of Schemes under RKVY
The proposed schemes are as follows
I Soil amp Water Conservation for enhancing crop production amp productivity in river valley valley bottom lands
II Soil amp Water Conservation for improving crop production amp productivity of cultivated Jhum amp Bun lands including abandoned Jhum amp Bun lands
III Soil amp Water Conservation for restoring amp reclaiming cultivable wastelands affected by mining amp quarrying
IV Soil amp Water Conservation for improvement of traditional water conservation amp distribution system for enhanced crop production
843 Strategy for Implementation of the above Schemes
Keeping in view of the aim for achieving 4 growth under agriculture sector by ensuring holistic amp realistic development of agri and allied service including the area of focus the strategy for implementation of the above schemes under RKVY is outlined as followsshy
1 Improvement of Soil health amp tilth
2 Promotion of moisture regime within the soil profile
3 Improvement of crop production
4 Promotion of cropping intensity (crop-rotational system)
5 Water management
6 Promotion of household gardening for crop production
7 Land and water resources treatment for protective amp productive uses
8 Promotion of IFS amp SALT System for enhanced production amp productivity under Agri amp allied sectors
9 Promotion of livelihoods gainful employment opportunity
844 Project Components
The above schemes under RKVY constitute the following components
(i) Conservation Technology Adoption Adoption of appropriate Soil amp Water Conservation techniques amp measures (Biological Agronomic and MechanicalEngineering) - 85 (Rs 14000- per hectare)
(ii) Livelihoods - 15 (Rs 2500- per hectare)
Per unit area costing Rs 16500- per hectare
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845 Conservation Technology Adoption Component
On farm Off-farm Treatment and protection
Land Development Land Drainage Field Bunding Graded Bunding Terracing
Drainage Channel
treatment amp protection
Check dam Water conservation
Micro-Irrigation Water
Harvesting Farm Pond Diversion Dam GuIly Plugging amp Stream bank protection etc
Inputs Seeds amp plants manures amp fertilizers soil amendment
Agronomic
Measures
Conservation Farming Cropping System Water Management
Safe
surface runoff
Grassed Water ways Channel
Treatment amp Improvement Safe water disposal amp outlet
846 Livelihood Component
It includes the following
(i) Agriculture (field crops)
(ii) Fishery
(iii) Piggery
(iv) Sericulture
(v) Horticulture including setting up of nursery units
(vi) Composting unit
(vii) Apiculture
(viii) Poultry duckery
(ix) Floriculture including establishment of nursery units amp others
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9 WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN SHIFTING CULTIVATION AREAS (WDPSCA)
The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards it is a 100 central assistance through the ministry of agriculture amp co-operation Government of India
sum Implementation during VIIIth Plan
12 (twelve) Watershed Projects were taken up from the year 1995-96 All the twelve projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan (1999-2000)
lsaquo Total Area for Treatment
lsaquo Total Area Treatment (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total families Treated
sum Implementation during IXth Plan
= 1294450 ha
= 1294450 ha
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= 3692 nos
38 (thirty eight) new Watershed Projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan ie 1999-2000 The Projects were completed during the Xth Plan ie 2006-07
lsaquo Total Geographical Area
lsaquo Total Area Treated (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total Families Treated
= 3698300 ha
= 3228200 ha
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= 7612 nos
sum Implementation during Xth Plan amp XIth Plan
During 2006-07 (end of Xth Plan) 63 (sixty three) Watershed Projects was approved by the State Level Steering Committee and the Government of India which are ongoing
lsaquo Total Geographical Area = 4379200 ha
lsaquo Proposed Area for Treatment = 3160000 ha
lsaquo Total Project Cost = Rs 347600 lakhs
lsaquo Total Families to be Benefitted = 9865 nos
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)
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tota
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49 p
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had
been
impl
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unde
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IDF
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Loa
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tota
l of
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roje
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(20
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2-03
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nder
RID
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2004
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to 2
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middot XII
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) an
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pro
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of t
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9 pr
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IVE
R V
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amp F
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PR
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(KO
PL
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tota
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2 w
ater
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unde
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ave
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21 w
ith 1
145
fam
ilies
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PHOTO SECTION
annual report 2011 - 2012
BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
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CONTENTS deg Preface - i deg From the Editorial Boardrsquos Desk - ii deg Messages - iii iv amp v deg Introduction - 1 deg Administrative Set-up of the Department - 3 deg The Divisions - 3 deg Duties and functions of different levels of Officers of the Department - 7 deg Organizational Set-Up - 9 deg Position and Strength of Posts ndash Manpower 2011-12 - 10
Programme of the Department A State Plan Schemes
deg Soil amp Water Conservation in General Areas - 11 deg State Jhum Control Programme - 12 deg Improved Jhum Bun Cultivation - 12 deg Watershed Management Programme - 12
B Centrally Sponsored Schemes deg Integrated Wasteland Development Programme (IWDP) - 12 deg Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) - 13
C Special Central Assistance Schemes deg Watershed Development Project in Shifting Cultivation Areas (WDPSCA) - 13 deg Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) - 13
D NABARD Loan deg Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) - 14
E Other Government of India Schemes deg River Valley Projects and Flood Prone Rivers (Kopili) - 14 deg Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) - 14
F Special Plan Assistance deg Cherrapunjee Ecological Project - 15 degdegdegdegdeg Physical amp Financial Statements under Various Programmes - 16 deg Photo Section degdegdegdegdeg Budget Outlay and Expenditure of the Department - 51 degdegdegdegdeg Conservation Training Institute (CTI) - 54 degdegdegdegdeg Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) - 55 degdegdegdegdeg Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency - 57 degdegdegdegdeg Service Associations - 58 degdegdegdegdeg Success Stories - 61 degdegdegdegdeg Field Implementation - 62 degdegdegdegdeg Right to Information (RTI) - 65 degdegdegdegdeg Establishment - 72 degdegdegdegdeg Educational amp Training - 78
annual report 2011 - 2012
Preface
The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is publishing its Annual Report for the year
2012 primarily with the aim of portraying its role and responsibility as the connoisseur of
prophylactic measures and methods for conservation and management of the Statersquos natural
resources particularly soil water and vegetation The different facets of its activities also
encompass socio-economic development particularly of the rural poor
A plethora of activities taken up by the Department which include implementation of
projects and schemes introduction of new management concepts and policies administrative
matters organizational set-up training and capacity building among others is depicted herein
As this Annual Report will testify the Department has made a quantum leap in the implementation
and execution of its projects There is substantial progress in terms of physical and financial
achievements of its various schemes
This Annual Report contains relevant information and data that not only reflects the far-
reaching scope of the Department in conservation and management of natural resources but that
may be of use or interest to governmental agencies NGOs researchers developmental planners
and concerned individuals
I am confident that the Department would sustain the pace of service and delivery systems
and stride ahead in meeting its desired goal of conservation and progress which is its mandate to
the State and its people
D Langstieh Editor
amp Director of Soil amp Water Conservation
Meghalaya Shillong
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annual report 2011 - 2012
From the Editorial Boardrsquos Desk This year the Soil amp Water Conservation Department is coming out with another issue of its Annual
Report which is in fact a rendition of the progressive continuation of its performances and other matters
related with the Department
Conservation of natural resources is a dynamic subject ndash one which is fraught with variances depending
upon climatic changes unpredictability of natural forces as well as impact and effects of human activities
Therefore concepts of natural resources development need to be updated modified and also consolidated from
time to time Today development processes are not the domain of governmental agencies alone Stakeholders
community leadership and beneficiaries at the grassroots level were taken into confidence and privy to
formulation and implementation of projects at certain stages Even the traditional methods and indigenous
knowledge systems were nowadays given due consideration wherever practicable and feasible Moreover the
increasing eco-degeneration has prompted planners to intensify interventions through Central and State
Government departments and agencies
This Annual Report attempts to encapsulate the diverse activities of the Department in a way that it
will project and portray the manifestation of its aims and objectives as envisages in its policies Besides
updates on administration personnel training programmes and other related matters are featured In part
these will be supported by vivid photographs and feedbacks from amongst some of the communities as well as
successful innovations of some projects and schemes undertaken
In this regard the undersigned and members of the Editorial Board expressed their appreciation to
Officers and Staff of the Department who have provided necessary inputs and documentation of the works
undertaken in their respective Divisions Branches Our gratitude also goes to Prof RC Laloo Honrsquoble Minister incharge Soil amp Water Conservation Department Shri Comingone Ymbon Parliamentary Secretary Soil amp Water Conservation Department Shri Barkos Warjri IAS Additional Chief Secretary Soil amp Water
Conservation Department Smti MHK Marak IAS Commissioner amp Secretary Soil amp Water Conservation Commissioner amp Secretary Soil amp Water Conservation Department and Smti RD Marak IAS Secretary Soil amp Water Conservation Department I also take this opportunity to extend our thankfulness to the
officials of various Ministries of the Government of India for their initiatives and guidance in the implementation of Central projects in the State
Chairman Editorial Board
Soil amp Water Conservation Department Meghalaya
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annual report 2011 - 2012
Prof RC Laloo MSc PHD Minister Soil amp Water Conservation
Meghalaya Shillong
Message It gives me immense satisfaction to see that the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
is coming out with its Annual Report for the current year
Besides portraying the activities and performances of the Department the Annual Report is also a testimony to the hard work put in by the different levels of functionaries and personnel to see that the schemes and projects take off Such efforts give impetus to the goals of conservation and management of land resources of the State and also bring in much needed support to the rural communities in terms of uplifting their socio-economic condition
I am confident that the Department will stride on ahead in its task and that it would continue to not only execute projects and environmental schemes but that it would play the role of a facilitator of developmental processes both in rural and urban settings
I therefore extend my thankfulness to the Department for the publication of the Annual Report 2012 and wish it success hencetoforth
(Prof RC Laloo)
Office Yojana Bhavan Room No 413 Tel No 03642224576 PABX 2644 Mobile 9862088281 Email rclaloo4yahoocom
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annual report 2011 - 2012
Shri C Ymbon
Parliamentary Secretary To assist Minister
ic Soil amp Water Conservation Food amp Civil Supplies Taxation
Meghalaya Shillong
0364 - 2224620 (office) 2417 EPABX
Mobile 94361 06353
Message I am happy to know that the Soil and Water Conservation Department is publishing
the Annual Report 2012 where the performances of the Department are depicted
The Soil and Water Conservation Department is one of the major line departments of
the State Government which was entrusted with the task of conservation of our precious natural
resources The Department had been able to take up a number of projects aiming at conservation
and management of the land and water resources of the State This Annual Report reflects the
diversified reaches of the Department in resources conservation and livelihood uplift of the
people of the State
I extend my good wishes to the officers and staff of the Department for their roles in the
implementation of various projects and schemes which made the publication of this Annual
Report possible
(Coming One Ymbon)
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Room No 319 Rilang BuildingBarkos Warjri IAS Additional Chief Secretary
Tel 0364-2226349 (O) 2224201 Extn 2269to the Government of Meghalaya Fax 0364-2225470
Email - barkoswyahoocom
Message
I am proud that the Soil amp Water Conservation Department is bringing out
its Annual Report (2011 - 12) The Department has undertaken many activities aimed
at improving the life of the farmers by way of water conservation activities like dams
and water harvesting structures and through soil conservation interventions like terracing
and other land development works I consider it a privilege to be part of such an
enthusiastic and committed department made up of officers and staff who are interested
in improving the condition of citizens especially in rural areas by various innovative
interventions and by winning the confidence of various communities the department
works with
I hope that the department continues to do its good work and further
improve on its performance
Barkos WarjriBarkos WarjriBarkos WarjriBarkos Warjri Meghalaya Secretariat Shillong-793001
(Barkos Warjri)
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Introduction
Meghalaya known as ldquoAbode of the Cloudsrdquo is characterized by hilly terrains and high intensity rainfall with climatic conditions ranging from temperate to sub-tropical Although endowed with varied natural resources and rich in bio-diversity the State is at present subjected to intense pressure and threat to its environment The over-exploitation of natural resources that is land water and vegetation by human activities and other adverse practices which include mismanagement of resources and illinadequate land management practices has further deteriorated the already fragile ecosystems in the State This has resulted in never ending problems of land degradation incidence of flash floods sedimentation of streambeds and water reservoirs emergence of wastelands and destruction of catchment areas All this has led to aggravation of poverty and adversely affected the socio-economic condition of the people of the State Taking cognizance of the above factors the Department felt a strong need to bring about convergence networking and harmonization through the adoption of compatible and appropriate soil and water conservation practices to enhance farm production and ensure the utilization of natural resources in a sustained manner
Mandate
Natural resources management in particular the soil water and vegetation resources in the context of perpetual utilization and sustainable development of the said resources to improve and sustain livelihood system and to aid in income earning activities of the user-communities
Aims
reg Promote sustainable utilization of soil water vegetation resources
reg Sustainable food support and water needs
reg Promote social economic and ecological development
Objectives
lsaquo Dissipating accelerated soil erosion surface runoff and erosion of topsoil
lsaquo Enhancing water holding capacity of the soil
lsaquo Improving soil moisture regime within the soil profile monolith
lsaquo Promoting soil health and tilth
lsaquo Providing soil cover with forest trees fruit treesplantation crops etc
lsaquo Protecting stream river bank erosion and denudation of cultivable cultivated land
lsaquo Protecting drainage area of water sources
lsaquo Harvesting rainwater for multipurpose utilities
lsaquo Establishing micro-irrigation facilities
lsaquo Enhancing agricultural crop productivity
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lsaquo Promoting Integrated Farming System
lsaquo Promoting livelihood and gainful employment opportunities
Pre-requisites
In this natural resources management endeavour it is important for the local partners in development that is the local institutions community stakeholders users to unreservedly voluntarily and actively participate in the different phases - explanatory planning phases and upward Secondly it is also equally required for other development departments to willingly practice for ensuring convergence to bring about holistic and realistic development of the people Lastly the importance of Public-Private-Partnership in up-scaling the natural resources management programmes require no emphasis
Agenda of Action
To ensure that the service-deliveries promote and meet the afore-cited aim and objectives a mechanism to take forward the system is required They are underlined as follows
bull Formulation of Land Use and Action Plan on a participatory mode adoption of appropriate soil and water conservation techniques and measures preferably on a Watershed basis which is increasingly recognized as an ideal approach for Integrated Natural Resources Management Programme
bull Strengthening the information Education Communication Systems Capacity Building amp Demonstration
bull Application of science and technology and research amp development inputs
bull Awareness campaign mobilization and organization of the community empowerment building their capacity upgradation of local skills
bull Promotion and encouragement of Self Help Institutions and other promoting institutions
bull Designing mechanism to monitor and evaluate socio-techno-economic impacts and results
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ADMINISTRATIVE SETUP OF THE DEPARTMENT
DIRECTORATE
reg Planning
reg Engineering
reg Survey
reg Project Formulation
reg Cartography
reg Monitoring amp Evaluation
reg Extension amp Publicity
BRANCH DIRECTORATE
bull Research amp Training Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
bull Jhum Control Tura
FIELD EXECUTIVES
In the field the works of the Department are executed by the Territorial and the Cash Crop Divisions supported by the Soil amp Water Conservation Ranges and Soil amp Water Conservation Beats
THE DIVISIONS East Khasi Hills
sum Shillong Soil and Water Conservation Territorial Division
bull Southern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Mawphlang
bull Shillong Soil amp Water Conservation Range Shillong
bull Laitlyngkot Soil amp Water Conservation Range Laitlyngkot
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Shillong
bull Sohra Soil amp Water Conservation Range Sohra
bull Weiloi Soil amp Water Conservation Beat Office Weiloi
sum Shillong Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Division
bull Shillong Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Shillong
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Jaintia Hills
sum Jaintia Hills Soil and Water Conservation Territorial Division
bull Jowai Soil amp Water Conservation Range Thadlaskeintilde
bull Khliehriat Soil amp Water Conservation Range Khliehriat
bull Lumshnong Soil amp Water Conservation Range Lumshnong
bull Amlarem Soil amp Water Conservation Range Amlarem
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Jowai
bull Shangpung Soil amp Water Conservation Range Shangpung
sum Jaintia Hills Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Division
bull Amlarem Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Amlarem
bull Lumshnong Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Lumshnong
bull Namdong Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Namdong
West Khasi Hills
sum Nongstoin Soil and Water Conservation Division
bull Mawkyrwat Soil amp Water Conservation Range Mawkyrwat
bull Sonapahar Soil amp Water Conservation Range Riangdo
bull Mairang Soil amp Water Conservation Range Mairang
bull Border Areas Soil amp Water Conservation Range Ranikor
bull Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Range Nongstoin
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Nongstoin
bull Sonapahar CC Beat Office Sonapahar
Ri - Bhoi
sum Ri-Bhoi Soil and Water Conservation Division
bull Northern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Nongpoh
bull Western Soil amp Water Conservation Range Patharkhmah
bull Marngar Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Marngar
bull Umroi Soil amp Water Conservation Beat Office Umroi
bull Sonidan Soil amp Water Conservation Range Sonidan
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West Garo Hills
sum Tura Soil and Water Conservation Territorial Division
bull Southern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Machangpani
bull Central Soil amp Water Conservation Range Thebronggre
bull Anogre Soil amp Water Conservation Range Anogre
bull Damjonggre Soil amp Water Conservation Range Garobadha
bull Jongchipara Soil amp Water Conservation Range Jongchipara
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Tura
sum Tura Soil and Water Conservation Cash Crop Division
bull Danakgre Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Danakgre
bull Ampati Cash Crop Soil amp Water Conservation Beat Office Ampati
Dadengre Cash Crop Soil and Water Conservation Beat Office Dadengre
- Supervising the day to day work so as to ensure timely completion of works and submission of reports
East Garo Hills
sum Simsanggresoil and Water Conservation Division
bull Northern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Wageasi
bull Eastern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Songsak Bonegre
bull Mendipathar Soil amp Water Conservation Range Mendipathar
bull Williamnagar Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Williamnagar
bull Wageasi Cash Crop Range Wageasi
bull Bajengdoba Cash Crop Beat Office Bajengdoba
bull Rongjeng Cash Crop Beat Office Rongjeng
bull Kharkutta Cash Crop Beat Office Kharkutta
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Williamnagar
bull Adokgre Beat Office Adokgre
South Garo Hills
sum South Garo Hills Soil and Water Conservation Cash Crop Division
bull Baghmara Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Baghmara
bull Chokpot Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Chokpot
bull Rongara Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Beat Office Rongara
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DUTIES amp FUNCTIONS OF DIFFERENT LEVEL OF OFFICES OF THE DEPARTMENT
1 Directorate of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
- Structuring and providing inputs for consideration in natural resources conservation and management policy framing direction and administration
- Providing extension publicity and public relation support including monitoring and evaluation support to the subordinate offices
- To allocate duties to all officers and employees within their respective establishment etc
- To allocate and ensure smooth flow of funds for different schemes to the respective Divisions
- The office of the Director is the appellate authority pertaining to the Right to Information
- Preparation of Draft Annual Plan Annual Non-Plan Estimates and details of Schemes
- To ensure timely submission of Quarterly Progress Report by different Divisions and compilation of the same
2 Office of the Joint Director (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
- Designing Training CoursesProgrammes Providing Training Support
- To coordinate the Project Plan
- Providing inputs to the Directorate of Soil amp Water Conservation of all the Field Trial Programmes conducted at the Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
- Coordinating providing information and feedback to the Directorate of Soil amp Water Conservation etc
3 Office of the Joint Director Tura
- To coordinate Project Plans of all Divisions under Garo Hills
- Furnishing information and feedback to the Directorate
- Superintending monitoring and evaluation projects of the Department under his jurisdiction etc
4 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Territorial Divisions
- Implementation of different Central Schemes and assisted State Plan Schemes
- Inspection and monitoring of different activities implemented through different schemes
- Preparation of plan and estimates of the Division
- To allocate duties to all officers and employees in the Division
- Supervising the day to day work so as to ensure timely completion of works and submission of reports
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5 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Cash Crop Division
- The main function of the Division is to look after specific developmental works of the Department in the District through cash crops and cash horticultural crops development and improvement
- Implementation of various cash crops and cash horticultural developmental programmes through Departmental and SubsidyGrant-in-Aid Schemes
- Raising of nurseries of various crop species to meet the planting materials requirement of different schemes and for distribution to the farmers
6 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
- The main function of the Division is to carry out soil testing to determine the fertility status of the soil for Departmental plantations such as Rubber Coffee Citrus Plantations etc and also in the watershed areas implemented by the Department
- The Division also recommends the balanced use of fertilizers in optimum quantities through the correct method suitable for specific soilcrop conditions
- The Division conducts reconnaissance and detailed soil survey of watersheds as when necessary
7 Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management
- The main function of this office is to conduct and carry out detailed field surveys and preparation of DPRs pertaining to soil and water conservation works based on a watershed approach This office had from time to time prepared Detailed Project Reports on various Centrally Sponsored Scheme and State Plan Schemes such as Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) River Valley Project amp Flood Prone Areas (RVPampFPR) Improved Shifting Cultivation Scheme Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) etc
8 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
sum Civil Engineering
This office is responsible for checking the Plan amp Estimates of the different construction works like water harvesting structures check dams retention walls etc and also of the Residential and Non-Residential buildings submitted by the Drawing and Disbursing Officers of the Department
sum Mechanical Engineering
Another function of this office is to look after the maintenance and repair of the vehicles of the Department and to ensure that the vehicles are kept in good running condition Besides these the division is also responsible for taking up matters pertaining to the proposals for condemnation of old vehicles with the concerned authority as well as for purchase of new vehicles
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PROGRAMMES OF THE DEPARTMENT The programmesschemes implemented by the Department include both Centrally Sponsored Schemes
as well as State Plan Schemes
A State Plan Schemes
(1) Soil amp Water Conservation in General Areas
(2) Jhum Control Scheme
(3) Improved JhumBun Cultivation Scheme
(4) Watershed Management Programme
B Centrally Sponsored Schemes
(1) Integrated Wasteland Development Programme (IWDP)
(2) Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)
C Additional Central Assistance
(1) Watershed Development Project in Shifting Cultivation Areas (WDPSCA)
(2)Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)
D NABARD Loan
Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF)
E Other Government of India Schemes
(1) Soil Conservation for enhancing the productivity of degraded lands in the catchment of River Kopili in Jaintia Hills District under Macro-Management Mode of Agriculture Department Meghalaya
(2) Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Yojna (RKVY) with the State Agriculture Department as Nodal Department
F Special Plan Assistance
(1) Cherrapunjee Ecological Project- Restoration of Degraded Lands Under Sohra Plateau
A State Plan Schemes
1 Soil amp Water Conservation In General Areas
This scheme covers the general areas outside those not specifically covered by other packages of schemes of the Department Its main objective is to reduce soil erosion hazards and land degradation and conservation of water where individualsgroups of farmers are targeted Activities taken up under this Scheme include terracing and reclamation erosion control water conservation and distribution afforestation cashhorticulture crops development works water harvesting works farm ponds etc
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2 Jhum Control Scheme
The scheme was implemented since inception of the state The aims and objectives of the scheme are to wean away the jhummia families from the primitive and destructive type of cultivation to settled cultivation by providing permanent land for sustainable cultivation with assured irrigation and to protect the barren hill slopes with vegetation such as cash crophorticultural plantations and afforestation programmes Due to financial constraint under the State Plan Fund at present only cashhorticultural crop plantation programmes are being taken up
3 Improved JhumBun Cultivation Scheme
The Scheme of Improved Jhum Bun Cultivation is a new scheme where jhummias are allowed to practice their traditional method of cultivation in one single plot continuously for 3-4 years but with a little modification in which the soil and water conservation practices like graded bunding with safe disposal outlets and grassed waterways will be constructed and necessary inputs like improved seeds and locally available organic manures are provided to them The upper reaches of the hillock will be covered with afforestation plantation whereas in the middle reaches horticulture plantation will be taken up and the lower reaches with agricultural development activities
Objectives
a Prevention of land degradation by adopting multi-disciplinary integrated approach of soil and water conservation practices
b Improvement of land capability soil moisture regime and soil-plant-nutrient relationship
c To improve the social and economic fabrics of the shifting cultivators and ensure productivity on a sustainable basis
d To intercept surface run-off provide safe disposal of surface run-off to encourage sub surface and base flow
Under this scheme 7(Seven) pilot projects on a pilot basis are being implemented- one each in all the 7 Districts of the State
4 Watershed Management Programme
The programme aims for treating the micro watersheds on an integrated approach The activities include treatment of arable land non-arable land and drainage lines Due to fund constraint the activities have been confined mainly to afforestation cashhorticultural crop developmental works
B Centrally Sponsored Schemes
1 Integrated Wasteland Development Programme (IWDP)
The scheme is funded by the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The Central Share is 9166 and the State Share is 834The Scheme has been implemented since 1999 -2000
The main objective of the programme is to improve the productivity of wastelands and thereby improve
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the living standards of the rural poor who own these lands The development of these wastelands is taken up on a watershed basis Special emphasis is given to conservation of soil moisture in situ
through integrated approach with bottom up planning
2 Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)
During 2009-10 the Government of India Ministry of Rural Development Department of Land Resources has approved for treatment of 30000 hectares in 18 watershed projects of the State The Central and State share sharing component is in the ratio of 9010 percent The main objectives of this programme are as follows
1 To dissipate soil and water erosion and surface run-off
2 To harvest recycle surface runoff and rainwater
3 To enhance soil moisture regime water holding capacity
4 To promote sub-surface flow base flow and ground water recharge
5 To improve soil health and tilth
6 To improve production and productivity
7 To promote generation and gainful employment opportunities
C Special Central Assistance Schemes
1 Watershed Development Project in Shifting Cultivation Areas (WDPSCA)
- The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards It is a 100 Central assistance through the Ministry of Agriculture amp Co-operation Government of India
The main thrust of the project is as follows
bull Protect hill slopes of jhum areas through soil and water conservation measures on a watershed basis
bull Encourage and assist jhummia families to develop jhum land for productive uses with improved cultivation and suitable package of practices leading to settled cultivation
bull Improved socio-economic status of jhummia families through householdland-based activities
bull Mitigate ill effects of shifting cultivation by introducing appropriate land use as per land capacity and improved technologies
2 Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)
This is a Central assistance scheme sponsored by the Ministry of Water Resources It is in the form of central grant (90 of the project cost) and the balance cost of the project (10) as the Statersquos share which is to be arranged by the state government from its own resources The main thrust of the programme is to increase the area under irrigation thereby increasing the productivity of the area and improving the socio-economic condition of the people
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D NABARD Loan - Soil amp Water Conservation Scheme Under RIDF
The Department started implementing Scheme under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund shyNABARD Loan from the year 2000-2001 onwards
The basic objective of the scheme is to enhance the productivity of agriculture and its allied activities and in small river valleys thereby improving the socio-economic set up of the people in the rural areas Besides these the scheme also envisages to promote sustainable development through conservation and management of soil and water
E Other Government of India Schemes
(1) Soil and Water Conservation in the Catchment of River Kopili
The Department is implementing a scheme known as River Valley Project amp Flood Prone River (RVP
amp FPR) of River Kopili under the Macro-management mode The State Agriculture Department is
the Nodal Department of this centrally sponsored programme of the Ministry of Agriculture Department
of Agriculture amp Co-operation (Natural Resource Management Division)
Objectives -
bull Prevention of land degradation by adoption of appropriate based soil and water conservation measures on watershed approach
bull Improvement of land capability and moisture regime in the watersheds
bull Promotion of land-use to match land capability
bull Prevention of soil erosion and run off from the watershed to prevent premature siltation of reservoirs
The selection of the watersheds was based as per the priority list of the watersheds The Soil and Land Use Survey of India (SLUSI) was engaged in the task of priority delineation and detailed Soil survey of the Kopili Catchment The watersheds have been prioritized based on the magnitude and criticality of degradation into five categories viz Very High High Medium Low and Very Low
PRIORITY CATEGORY NO OF WATERSHEDS AREA IN HA
Very High 259 111516
High 84 37121
Medium 40 19320
Low 4 2032
GRAND TOTAL 387 169989
2 Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Yojana (RKVY)
The area of focus of this programme is for the development of Rainfed Farming Systems in and outside watershed areas as also integrated development of watershed areas wastelands river valleys
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and for activities relating to enhancement of horticultural production and popularization of micro irrigation systems The thrust area is to promote regeneration oftopsoil its health and tilth and to improve soil fertility crop production land and water productivity of watershed areas wasteland river valleysvalley bottom lands and the eco-system as a whole The fund is released by the State Agriculture Department for the schemes approved for implementation by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
F Cherrapunjee Ecological Project- Restoration of Degraded Lands Under Sohra Plateau
The Government of Meghalaya through the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation has initiated a
programme through the Eco Restoration to improve the ecology and environment of Sohra and its
adjoining villages which encompasses a total of 45 villages This project aims to shy
bull Ameliorate the ecology and environment of Sohra Plateau
bull Restore degraded lands
bull Strengthen village level institutions or NRM
bull Minimize human activities detrimental to the environment
bull Create avenues for sustainable livelihood
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PHYSICAL amp FINANCIALACHIEVEMENT UNDER VARIOUS SCHEMES
1 Soil and Water Conservation in General Areas
The physical and financial achievement under the Scheme upto 2011-12 is as undershy
Table
SOIL CONSERVATION SCHEME
ITEMS Achievement upto 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakh)
i Land Development (Terracing) 745792 Ha 11439
ii Reclamation of Valley Bottom Land 401690 Ha 6799
iii Erosion Control Works 1324907 Ha 118309
iv Water Conservation amp Distribution 970288 Ha 88286
v Afforestation 2063647 Ha 88073
vi Pasture Development Works 10350 Ha 1686
vii Water Harvesting 1631 Nos 50252
viii Cash Crop Development Works 253117 Ha Nurseries -2771381 Nos
88837
TOTAL 45375
Jhum Control Programme
The physical and financial achievement under the Scheme upto 2011-12 is as undershy
Table
JHUM CONTROL SCHEME
ITEMS ACHIEVEMENT UPTO 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakh)
i Terracing lsquo 43736
ii Reclamation 310699Ha 11380
iii Follow-up Programmes 582811 Ha 11360
iv Afforestation 382817Ha 11348
v IrrigationWater Conservation amp Distribution 683565 Ha 37154
vi Camp and Camp Equipments
vii Dwelling Houses
44500 Nos
166500 Nos
4306
3331
viii Drinking Water 30600 Nos 2531
ix Link Roads 66969 Kms 12185
x CashHorticultural Crop Development 783693 Ha Nurseries 1066203 Nos 190815
TOTAL 328146
2
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3 Improved Shifting Cultivation
The Government of Meghalaya had approved this new scheme on a pilot project basis from 2007shy08 These are as (i) Mukbu Village in Jaintia Hills and (ii) Mawthawniaw- Diskiang Village in West Khasi Hills during the year Total amountof expenditure on the Scheme for the year 2007-08 is Rs 285737000
5 (Five) more pilot projects one each for East Khasi Hills Ri-BhoiEast Garo Hills West Garo Hills and South Garo Hills Districts respectively were sanctioned during 2008 -09 as followsshy
1 East Khasi Hills District - Pdei Jarain Village Cluster
2 Ri-Bhoi District - Umladew Village
3 East Garo Hills District - Chimagre-Dawa-Chipit- Chima-Nengkra
4 West Garo Hills District - Ampangre-Ch u pongre-Mongalgre
5 South Garo Hills District - Deran-Songmong-Doren-Songgitcham-Ramigre Asinggre
Types of works under the Scheme
i Capacity BuildingTrainingField VisitExtension Service
ii Entry Point Activities Construction of Link RoadsDrinking Water Structure etc
iii Graded Bunding (i) Graded Bunds (ii) Loose Boulder amp (iii) Box Terracing
iv Safe Disposal Outlet
v Grassed Waterways
vi Reclamation of Valley Bottom Land
vii Follow-up Programmes Supply of Improved SeedsManures etc
viii Composite Nursery
ix Afforestation
x Agro-Horticulture
xi Agro-Forestry
xii Water Harvesting StructureDug-out PondsImpounded Ponds etc
xiii Water Distribution structure
xiv Check DamBoulder Check Dam
xv Camp Hut
xvi Domestic Livestock PromotionPiggeryPoultryCattleFisheryBee-Keeping etc
xvii Service Sector-CarpentryBlack SmithTailoringHandicrafts
xviii Kitchen Gardening
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4 Watershed Management Programme
The physical and financial achievements under the Scheme upto 2011-12
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
ITEMS ACHIEVEMENT UPTO 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakhs)
i Terrracing amp Land Reclamation 388621 Ha 20970
ii Follow-up Programmes Seeds Manures Fertilizers amp Cultivation Cost 292550 Ha 5777
iii Irrigation Water Conservation amp Distribution 391187 Ha 27516
iv Drinking 9500 Nos 1206
v Link Roads 17826 Ha 36571
vi Afforestation 670535 Ha 36614
vii Cash Crops Horticultural Development 271674 Ha Nurseries 425022 Nos 90600
viii Fodderamp Pasture
ix Water Harvesting Works
2200 Ha
17700 Nos
134
8176
x Erosion Control Works 152631 Ha 13437
TOTAL 241008
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5 THE INTEGRATED WASTELANDS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (IWDP)
The Integrated Wastelands Development Programme (IWDP) launched in 1989 under the aegis of the National Wastelands Development Board aimed at development of wastelands on watershed basis With an intention of involving village communities in the implementation of Watershed Development Projects (WDP) under IWDP the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) Government of India (GOI) adopted the WDP Guidelines (1995) wef 141995 which was subsequently revised in August 2001 (WDP Revised Guidelines 2001) To further simplify procedures and involve the PRI more meaningfully in Planning Implementation and Management of Economic Development Activities in rural areas the GOI evolved New Guidelines for Hariyali (2003) which are under implementation wef April 1 2003
i) There are 112 Projects sanctioned by GOI as follows
Year of Sanction of lWDP Project
Project Period
East Khasi Hills
West Khasi Hills
Jaintia Hills
Ri Bhoi East Garo Hills
West Garo Hills
South Garo Hills
Total GOIrsquos cut off dcie of completion
1999shy2000
1999-2000 to
2002-03 - Project II Project I 2 nos
March 2011
2000-01 2000-01
to 2004-05
Project I Project I Project I Project I Project I 5 nos March 2011
2003-04 2003-04
to 2007-08
Project II Project
III Project II Project II Project II Project II Projectll 7 nos December
2012
2004-05 2004-05
to 2008-09
Project
III
Project
IV
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III 7nos
December 2012
2005-06 2005-06
to 2009-10
Project IV to Xl1
Project V to XI
Project IVtoVIII
Project IV to Vll1
Project IV to VIII
Project IV to XII
Project IV to VIII
45 nos December
2012
2006-07 2006-07
to 2010-11
Project XIII to XXI
Project XII to XVIII
Project IXto XIV
Project IXtoXI
Project IX to XV
Project XIII to XXI
Project IX to XIII 46 nos
December 2012
Total - 21 nos 17 nos 14 nos 11 nos 15 nos 21 nos 13 nos 112 nos
ii) Prescribe yearly release of fund ()
a) Projects sanctioned in 1999-2000 [WDP Guide lines (1999)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 10 20 20 15 10 10
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b) Projects sanctioned in 2000-2001 [WDP Guide lines (2001)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 15 15 15 15 15 10
c) Project sanctioned in 2003-04 up to 2006-07 [Hariyali guidelines (2003)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1 st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst
15 30 30 15 10
The above 112 projects are for treatment of 439 micro watersheds covering a total area of 221225 hectare with a total cost of Rs1305325 lakh for which cost sharing is 9167 by GOI and 833 by State Government that is RS1200222 lakh Central Share and Rs1 05106 lakh State Share respectively
The District-wise physical target and financial implication is shown below
Name of District No of Projects
Project Cost
Area of treatmentCS (Rs in lakh)
SS (Rs in lakh)
Total (Rs in lakh)
East Khasi Hills 21 212108 19282 231390 38565
West Khasi Hills 17 175234 13750 188984 33496
Jaintia Hills 14 147120 13374 160494 26749
Ri Bhoi 11 150700 13700 164400 27400
East Garo Hills 15 178750 16250 195000 32500
West Garo Hills 21 204310 16750 221060 38515
South Garo Hills 13 132000 12000 144000 24300
Total 112 1200222 105106 1305328 221225
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6 INTEGRATED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (IWMP)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified
approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in a realistic and
holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved
the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major areas
in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State
Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level constitution of District
Project - Level Institutions for implementation of the projects for the Participatory Watershed Projects with
financial social and economic empowerment to the watershed communities in close coordination with the
local institutions Another aspect is the equity and participatory resources management with due regards to the
economically weaker section within the village community
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INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING
The Central Assistance for setting up of the State Level Nodal Agency for implementation of IWMP
during 2009-10 has also been sanctioned amounting to Rs7125 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring
Grants vide GOIrsquos Letter NOK11 01192009IWMP (IS) dt 1792009
The Central Assistance for setting up of District Watershed Cell cum Data Centre (DWCDC) during
2009-10 has also been amounting to Rs 5950 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring Grants vide letter
No K1101192009IWMP (IS) dt 922010
ACCELERATED BENEFIT IRRIGATION PROGRAMME
9 Nos Ongoing Projects under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme
Year of Commencement 2009-10
Remark The above projects have been completed during 2011-12
7
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8 RASHTRIYA KRISHI VIGYAN YOJANA
The Scheme is funded by the Agriculture Department and implemented by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
81 Aim of RKVY
The National Agriculture Development Programme (NADP) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) aims to achieve 4 annual growth in the agriculture sector during the XI Plan period by ensuring a holistic development of agriculture amp allied sectors
82 Objectives of RKVY
The main objectives of RKVY are
(i) To incentivize the States so as to increase public investment in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(ii) Toprovide flexibility amp autonomy to States in the process of planning and executing Agriculture amp Allied Sector Schemes
(iii) To ensure the preparation of agriculture plans for the Districts and the States based on agroshyclimatic conditions availability of Technology and natural resources
(iv) To ensure that the local needs crops priorities are reflected in the agricultural plans of the states
(v) To achieve the goal of reducing the yield gaps in important crops through focused interventions
(vi) To maximize returns to the farmers in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(vii) To bring about quantifiable changes in the production amp productivity of various components of Agriculture amp Allied Sectors by addressing them in a holistic manner
83 Basic Features of RKVY
Amongst other the basic feature under RKVY is that the states are given sufficient fiexibility under the scheme to make appropriate local choices so that the outcomes are as envisaged in the aims amp objectives
While the other seeks to encourage convergence with schemes like NREGS SGSY BRGF including Watershed Development
84 ProjectScheme Proposal
841 Area of focus
(i) Development of Rainfed Farming System in amp outside watershed areas as also Integrated Development of Watershed area Wastelands and river valleys Assistance for development of land as also assistance for horticulture generating livelihoods for farmers Below the Poverty Line (BPL) in particular
(ii) Activities relating to enhancement of Horticultural production amp popularization of micro-irrigation systems
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Assistance will be available for nursery development horticulture activities including marketing and dripsprinkler irrigation
842 Particulars of Schemes under RKVY
The proposed schemes are as follows
I Soil amp Water Conservation for enhancing crop production amp productivity in river valley valley bottom lands
II Soil amp Water Conservation for improving crop production amp productivity of cultivated Jhum amp Bun lands including abandoned Jhum amp Bun lands
III Soil amp Water Conservation for restoring amp reclaiming cultivable wastelands affected by mining amp quarrying
IV Soil amp Water Conservation for improvement of traditional water conservation amp distribution system for enhanced crop production
843 Strategy for Implementation of the above Schemes
Keeping in view of the aim for achieving 4 growth under agriculture sector by ensuring holistic amp realistic development of agri and allied service including the area of focus the strategy for implementation of the above schemes under RKVY is outlined as followsshy
1 Improvement of Soil health amp tilth
2 Promotion of moisture regime within the soil profile
3 Improvement of crop production
4 Promotion of cropping intensity (crop-rotational system)
5 Water management
6 Promotion of household gardening for crop production
7 Land and water resources treatment for protective amp productive uses
8 Promotion of IFS amp SALT System for enhanced production amp productivity under Agri amp allied sectors
9 Promotion of livelihoods gainful employment opportunity
844 Project Components
The above schemes under RKVY constitute the following components
(i) Conservation Technology Adoption Adoption of appropriate Soil amp Water Conservation techniques amp measures (Biological Agronomic and MechanicalEngineering) - 85 (Rs 14000- per hectare)
(ii) Livelihoods - 15 (Rs 2500- per hectare)
Per unit area costing Rs 16500- per hectare
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845 Conservation Technology Adoption Component
On farm Off-farm Treatment and protection
Land Development Land Drainage Field Bunding Graded Bunding Terracing
Drainage Channel
treatment amp protection
Check dam Water conservation
Micro-Irrigation Water
Harvesting Farm Pond Diversion Dam GuIly Plugging amp Stream bank protection etc
Inputs Seeds amp plants manures amp fertilizers soil amendment
Agronomic
Measures
Conservation Farming Cropping System Water Management
Safe
surface runoff
Grassed Water ways Channel
Treatment amp Improvement Safe water disposal amp outlet
846 Livelihood Component
It includes the following
(i) Agriculture (field crops)
(ii) Fishery
(iii) Piggery
(iv) Sericulture
(v) Horticulture including setting up of nursery units
(vi) Composting unit
(vii) Apiculture
(viii) Poultry duckery
(ix) Floriculture including establishment of nursery units amp others
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9 WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN SHIFTING CULTIVATION AREAS (WDPSCA)
The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards it is a 100 central assistance through the ministry of agriculture amp co-operation Government of India
sum Implementation during VIIIth Plan
12 (twelve) Watershed Projects were taken up from the year 1995-96 All the twelve projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan (1999-2000)
lsaquo Total Area for Treatment
lsaquo Total Area Treatment (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total families Treated
sum Implementation during IXth Plan
= 1294450 ha
= 1294450 ha
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= 3692 nos
38 (thirty eight) new Watershed Projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan ie 1999-2000 The Projects were completed during the Xth Plan ie 2006-07
lsaquo Total Geographical Area
lsaquo Total Area Treated (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total Families Treated
= 3698300 ha
= 3228200 ha
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= 7612 nos
sum Implementation during Xth Plan amp XIth Plan
During 2006-07 (end of Xth Plan) 63 (sixty three) Watershed Projects was approved by the State Level Steering Committee and the Government of India which are ongoing
lsaquo Total Geographical Area = 4379200 ha
lsaquo Proposed Area for Treatment = 3160000 ha
lsaquo Total Project Cost = Rs 347600 lakhs
lsaquo Total Families to be Benefitted = 9865 nos
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pro
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of t
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R V
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PHOTO SECTION
annual report 2011 - 2012
BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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annual report 2011 - 2012
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annual report 2011 - 2012
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
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annual report 2011 - 2012
CONTENTS deg Preface - i deg From the Editorial Boardrsquos Desk - ii deg Messages - iii iv amp v deg Introduction - 1 deg Administrative Set-up of the Department - 3 deg The Divisions - 3 deg Duties and functions of different levels of Officers of the Department - 7 deg Organizational Set-Up - 9 deg Position and Strength of Posts ndash Manpower 2011-12 - 10
Programme of the Department A State Plan Schemes
deg Soil amp Water Conservation in General Areas - 11 deg State Jhum Control Programme - 12 deg Improved Jhum Bun Cultivation - 12 deg Watershed Management Programme - 12
B Centrally Sponsored Schemes deg Integrated Wasteland Development Programme (IWDP) - 12 deg Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) - 13
C Special Central Assistance Schemes deg Watershed Development Project in Shifting Cultivation Areas (WDPSCA) - 13 deg Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) - 13
D NABARD Loan deg Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) - 14
E Other Government of India Schemes deg River Valley Projects and Flood Prone Rivers (Kopili) - 14 deg Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) - 14
F Special Plan Assistance deg Cherrapunjee Ecological Project - 15 degdegdegdegdeg Physical amp Financial Statements under Various Programmes - 16 deg Photo Section degdegdegdegdeg Budget Outlay and Expenditure of the Department - 51 degdegdegdegdeg Conservation Training Institute (CTI) - 54 degdegdegdegdeg Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) - 55 degdegdegdegdeg Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency - 57 degdegdegdegdeg Service Associations - 58 degdegdegdegdeg Success Stories - 61 degdegdegdegdeg Field Implementation - 62 degdegdegdegdeg Right to Information (RTI) - 65 degdegdegdegdeg Establishment - 72 degdegdegdegdeg Educational amp Training - 78
annual report 2011 - 2012
Preface
The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is publishing its Annual Report for the year
2012 primarily with the aim of portraying its role and responsibility as the connoisseur of
prophylactic measures and methods for conservation and management of the Statersquos natural
resources particularly soil water and vegetation The different facets of its activities also
encompass socio-economic development particularly of the rural poor
A plethora of activities taken up by the Department which include implementation of
projects and schemes introduction of new management concepts and policies administrative
matters organizational set-up training and capacity building among others is depicted herein
As this Annual Report will testify the Department has made a quantum leap in the implementation
and execution of its projects There is substantial progress in terms of physical and financial
achievements of its various schemes
This Annual Report contains relevant information and data that not only reflects the far-
reaching scope of the Department in conservation and management of natural resources but that
may be of use or interest to governmental agencies NGOs researchers developmental planners
and concerned individuals
I am confident that the Department would sustain the pace of service and delivery systems
and stride ahead in meeting its desired goal of conservation and progress which is its mandate to
the State and its people
D Langstieh Editor
amp Director of Soil amp Water Conservation
Meghalaya Shillong
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annual report 2011 - 2012
From the Editorial Boardrsquos Desk This year the Soil amp Water Conservation Department is coming out with another issue of its Annual
Report which is in fact a rendition of the progressive continuation of its performances and other matters
related with the Department
Conservation of natural resources is a dynamic subject ndash one which is fraught with variances depending
upon climatic changes unpredictability of natural forces as well as impact and effects of human activities
Therefore concepts of natural resources development need to be updated modified and also consolidated from
time to time Today development processes are not the domain of governmental agencies alone Stakeholders
community leadership and beneficiaries at the grassroots level were taken into confidence and privy to
formulation and implementation of projects at certain stages Even the traditional methods and indigenous
knowledge systems were nowadays given due consideration wherever practicable and feasible Moreover the
increasing eco-degeneration has prompted planners to intensify interventions through Central and State
Government departments and agencies
This Annual Report attempts to encapsulate the diverse activities of the Department in a way that it
will project and portray the manifestation of its aims and objectives as envisages in its policies Besides
updates on administration personnel training programmes and other related matters are featured In part
these will be supported by vivid photographs and feedbacks from amongst some of the communities as well as
successful innovations of some projects and schemes undertaken
In this regard the undersigned and members of the Editorial Board expressed their appreciation to
Officers and Staff of the Department who have provided necessary inputs and documentation of the works
undertaken in their respective Divisions Branches Our gratitude also goes to Prof RC Laloo Honrsquoble Minister incharge Soil amp Water Conservation Department Shri Comingone Ymbon Parliamentary Secretary Soil amp Water Conservation Department Shri Barkos Warjri IAS Additional Chief Secretary Soil amp Water
Conservation Department Smti MHK Marak IAS Commissioner amp Secretary Soil amp Water Conservation Commissioner amp Secretary Soil amp Water Conservation Department and Smti RD Marak IAS Secretary Soil amp Water Conservation Department I also take this opportunity to extend our thankfulness to the
officials of various Ministries of the Government of India for their initiatives and guidance in the implementation of Central projects in the State
Chairman Editorial Board
Soil amp Water Conservation Department Meghalaya
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annual report 2011 - 2012
Prof RC Laloo MSc PHD Minister Soil amp Water Conservation
Meghalaya Shillong
Message It gives me immense satisfaction to see that the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
is coming out with its Annual Report for the current year
Besides portraying the activities and performances of the Department the Annual Report is also a testimony to the hard work put in by the different levels of functionaries and personnel to see that the schemes and projects take off Such efforts give impetus to the goals of conservation and management of land resources of the State and also bring in much needed support to the rural communities in terms of uplifting their socio-economic condition
I am confident that the Department will stride on ahead in its task and that it would continue to not only execute projects and environmental schemes but that it would play the role of a facilitator of developmental processes both in rural and urban settings
I therefore extend my thankfulness to the Department for the publication of the Annual Report 2012 and wish it success hencetoforth
(Prof RC Laloo)
Office Yojana Bhavan Room No 413 Tel No 03642224576 PABX 2644 Mobile 9862088281 Email rclaloo4yahoocom
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annual report 2011 - 2012
Shri C Ymbon
Parliamentary Secretary To assist Minister
ic Soil amp Water Conservation Food amp Civil Supplies Taxation
Meghalaya Shillong
0364 - 2224620 (office) 2417 EPABX
Mobile 94361 06353
Message I am happy to know that the Soil and Water Conservation Department is publishing
the Annual Report 2012 where the performances of the Department are depicted
The Soil and Water Conservation Department is one of the major line departments of
the State Government which was entrusted with the task of conservation of our precious natural
resources The Department had been able to take up a number of projects aiming at conservation
and management of the land and water resources of the State This Annual Report reflects the
diversified reaches of the Department in resources conservation and livelihood uplift of the
people of the State
I extend my good wishes to the officers and staff of the Department for their roles in the
implementation of various projects and schemes which made the publication of this Annual
Report possible
(Coming One Ymbon)
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annual report 2011 - 2012
Room No 319 Rilang BuildingBarkos Warjri IAS Additional Chief Secretary
Tel 0364-2226349 (O) 2224201 Extn 2269to the Government of Meghalaya Fax 0364-2225470
Email - barkoswyahoocom
Message
I am proud that the Soil amp Water Conservation Department is bringing out
its Annual Report (2011 - 12) The Department has undertaken many activities aimed
at improving the life of the farmers by way of water conservation activities like dams
and water harvesting structures and through soil conservation interventions like terracing
and other land development works I consider it a privilege to be part of such an
enthusiastic and committed department made up of officers and staff who are interested
in improving the condition of citizens especially in rural areas by various innovative
interventions and by winning the confidence of various communities the department
works with
I hope that the department continues to do its good work and further
improve on its performance
Barkos WarjriBarkos WarjriBarkos WarjriBarkos Warjri Meghalaya Secretariat Shillong-793001
(Barkos Warjri)
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annual report 2011 - 2012
Introduction
Meghalaya known as ldquoAbode of the Cloudsrdquo is characterized by hilly terrains and high intensity rainfall with climatic conditions ranging from temperate to sub-tropical Although endowed with varied natural resources and rich in bio-diversity the State is at present subjected to intense pressure and threat to its environment The over-exploitation of natural resources that is land water and vegetation by human activities and other adverse practices which include mismanagement of resources and illinadequate land management practices has further deteriorated the already fragile ecosystems in the State This has resulted in never ending problems of land degradation incidence of flash floods sedimentation of streambeds and water reservoirs emergence of wastelands and destruction of catchment areas All this has led to aggravation of poverty and adversely affected the socio-economic condition of the people of the State Taking cognizance of the above factors the Department felt a strong need to bring about convergence networking and harmonization through the adoption of compatible and appropriate soil and water conservation practices to enhance farm production and ensure the utilization of natural resources in a sustained manner
Mandate
Natural resources management in particular the soil water and vegetation resources in the context of perpetual utilization and sustainable development of the said resources to improve and sustain livelihood system and to aid in income earning activities of the user-communities
Aims
reg Promote sustainable utilization of soil water vegetation resources
reg Sustainable food support and water needs
reg Promote social economic and ecological development
Objectives
lsaquo Dissipating accelerated soil erosion surface runoff and erosion of topsoil
lsaquo Enhancing water holding capacity of the soil
lsaquo Improving soil moisture regime within the soil profile monolith
lsaquo Promoting soil health and tilth
lsaquo Providing soil cover with forest trees fruit treesplantation crops etc
lsaquo Protecting stream river bank erosion and denudation of cultivable cultivated land
lsaquo Protecting drainage area of water sources
lsaquo Harvesting rainwater for multipurpose utilities
lsaquo Establishing micro-irrigation facilities
lsaquo Enhancing agricultural crop productivity
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annual report 2011 - 2012
lsaquo Promoting Integrated Farming System
lsaquo Promoting livelihood and gainful employment opportunities
Pre-requisites
In this natural resources management endeavour it is important for the local partners in development that is the local institutions community stakeholders users to unreservedly voluntarily and actively participate in the different phases - explanatory planning phases and upward Secondly it is also equally required for other development departments to willingly practice for ensuring convergence to bring about holistic and realistic development of the people Lastly the importance of Public-Private-Partnership in up-scaling the natural resources management programmes require no emphasis
Agenda of Action
To ensure that the service-deliveries promote and meet the afore-cited aim and objectives a mechanism to take forward the system is required They are underlined as follows
bull Formulation of Land Use and Action Plan on a participatory mode adoption of appropriate soil and water conservation techniques and measures preferably on a Watershed basis which is increasingly recognized as an ideal approach for Integrated Natural Resources Management Programme
bull Strengthening the information Education Communication Systems Capacity Building amp Demonstration
bull Application of science and technology and research amp development inputs
bull Awareness campaign mobilization and organization of the community empowerment building their capacity upgradation of local skills
bull Promotion and encouragement of Self Help Institutions and other promoting institutions
bull Designing mechanism to monitor and evaluate socio-techno-economic impacts and results
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annual report 2011 - 2012
ADMINISTRATIVE SETUP OF THE DEPARTMENT
DIRECTORATE
reg Planning
reg Engineering
reg Survey
reg Project Formulation
reg Cartography
reg Monitoring amp Evaluation
reg Extension amp Publicity
BRANCH DIRECTORATE
bull Research amp Training Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
bull Jhum Control Tura
FIELD EXECUTIVES
In the field the works of the Department are executed by the Territorial and the Cash Crop Divisions supported by the Soil amp Water Conservation Ranges and Soil amp Water Conservation Beats
THE DIVISIONS East Khasi Hills
sum Shillong Soil and Water Conservation Territorial Division
bull Southern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Mawphlang
bull Shillong Soil amp Water Conservation Range Shillong
bull Laitlyngkot Soil amp Water Conservation Range Laitlyngkot
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Shillong
bull Sohra Soil amp Water Conservation Range Sohra
bull Weiloi Soil amp Water Conservation Beat Office Weiloi
sum Shillong Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Division
bull Shillong Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Shillong
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annual report 2011 - 2012
Jaintia Hills
sum Jaintia Hills Soil and Water Conservation Territorial Division
bull Jowai Soil amp Water Conservation Range Thadlaskeintilde
bull Khliehriat Soil amp Water Conservation Range Khliehriat
bull Lumshnong Soil amp Water Conservation Range Lumshnong
bull Amlarem Soil amp Water Conservation Range Amlarem
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Jowai
bull Shangpung Soil amp Water Conservation Range Shangpung
sum Jaintia Hills Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Division
bull Amlarem Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Amlarem
bull Lumshnong Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Lumshnong
bull Namdong Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Namdong
West Khasi Hills
sum Nongstoin Soil and Water Conservation Division
bull Mawkyrwat Soil amp Water Conservation Range Mawkyrwat
bull Sonapahar Soil amp Water Conservation Range Riangdo
bull Mairang Soil amp Water Conservation Range Mairang
bull Border Areas Soil amp Water Conservation Range Ranikor
bull Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Range Nongstoin
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Nongstoin
bull Sonapahar CC Beat Office Sonapahar
Ri - Bhoi
sum Ri-Bhoi Soil and Water Conservation Division
bull Northern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Nongpoh
bull Western Soil amp Water Conservation Range Patharkhmah
bull Marngar Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Marngar
bull Umroi Soil amp Water Conservation Beat Office Umroi
bull Sonidan Soil amp Water Conservation Range Sonidan
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West Garo Hills
sum Tura Soil and Water Conservation Territorial Division
bull Southern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Machangpani
bull Central Soil amp Water Conservation Range Thebronggre
bull Anogre Soil amp Water Conservation Range Anogre
bull Damjonggre Soil amp Water Conservation Range Garobadha
bull Jongchipara Soil amp Water Conservation Range Jongchipara
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Tura
sum Tura Soil and Water Conservation Cash Crop Division
bull Danakgre Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Danakgre
bull Ampati Cash Crop Soil amp Water Conservation Beat Office Ampati
Dadengre Cash Crop Soil and Water Conservation Beat Office Dadengre
- Supervising the day to day work so as to ensure timely completion of works and submission of reports
East Garo Hills
sum Simsanggresoil and Water Conservation Division
bull Northern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Wageasi
bull Eastern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Songsak Bonegre
bull Mendipathar Soil amp Water Conservation Range Mendipathar
bull Williamnagar Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Williamnagar
bull Wageasi Cash Crop Range Wageasi
bull Bajengdoba Cash Crop Beat Office Bajengdoba
bull Rongjeng Cash Crop Beat Office Rongjeng
bull Kharkutta Cash Crop Beat Office Kharkutta
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Williamnagar
bull Adokgre Beat Office Adokgre
South Garo Hills
sum South Garo Hills Soil and Water Conservation Cash Crop Division
bull Baghmara Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Baghmara
bull Chokpot Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Chokpot
bull Rongara Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Beat Office Rongara
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DUTIES amp FUNCTIONS OF DIFFERENT LEVEL OF OFFICES OF THE DEPARTMENT
1 Directorate of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
- Structuring and providing inputs for consideration in natural resources conservation and management policy framing direction and administration
- Providing extension publicity and public relation support including monitoring and evaluation support to the subordinate offices
- To allocate duties to all officers and employees within their respective establishment etc
- To allocate and ensure smooth flow of funds for different schemes to the respective Divisions
- The office of the Director is the appellate authority pertaining to the Right to Information
- Preparation of Draft Annual Plan Annual Non-Plan Estimates and details of Schemes
- To ensure timely submission of Quarterly Progress Report by different Divisions and compilation of the same
2 Office of the Joint Director (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
- Designing Training CoursesProgrammes Providing Training Support
- To coordinate the Project Plan
- Providing inputs to the Directorate of Soil amp Water Conservation of all the Field Trial Programmes conducted at the Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
- Coordinating providing information and feedback to the Directorate of Soil amp Water Conservation etc
3 Office of the Joint Director Tura
- To coordinate Project Plans of all Divisions under Garo Hills
- Furnishing information and feedback to the Directorate
- Superintending monitoring and evaluation projects of the Department under his jurisdiction etc
4 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Territorial Divisions
- Implementation of different Central Schemes and assisted State Plan Schemes
- Inspection and monitoring of different activities implemented through different schemes
- Preparation of plan and estimates of the Division
- To allocate duties to all officers and employees in the Division
- Supervising the day to day work so as to ensure timely completion of works and submission of reports
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5 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Cash Crop Division
- The main function of the Division is to look after specific developmental works of the Department in the District through cash crops and cash horticultural crops development and improvement
- Implementation of various cash crops and cash horticultural developmental programmes through Departmental and SubsidyGrant-in-Aid Schemes
- Raising of nurseries of various crop species to meet the planting materials requirement of different schemes and for distribution to the farmers
6 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
- The main function of the Division is to carry out soil testing to determine the fertility status of the soil for Departmental plantations such as Rubber Coffee Citrus Plantations etc and also in the watershed areas implemented by the Department
- The Division also recommends the balanced use of fertilizers in optimum quantities through the correct method suitable for specific soilcrop conditions
- The Division conducts reconnaissance and detailed soil survey of watersheds as when necessary
7 Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management
- The main function of this office is to conduct and carry out detailed field surveys and preparation of DPRs pertaining to soil and water conservation works based on a watershed approach This office had from time to time prepared Detailed Project Reports on various Centrally Sponsored Scheme and State Plan Schemes such as Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) River Valley Project amp Flood Prone Areas (RVPampFPR) Improved Shifting Cultivation Scheme Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) etc
8 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
sum Civil Engineering
This office is responsible for checking the Plan amp Estimates of the different construction works like water harvesting structures check dams retention walls etc and also of the Residential and Non-Residential buildings submitted by the Drawing and Disbursing Officers of the Department
sum Mechanical Engineering
Another function of this office is to look after the maintenance and repair of the vehicles of the Department and to ensure that the vehicles are kept in good running condition Besides these the division is also responsible for taking up matters pertaining to the proposals for condemnation of old vehicles with the concerned authority as well as for purchase of new vehicles
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PROGRAMMES OF THE DEPARTMENT The programmesschemes implemented by the Department include both Centrally Sponsored Schemes
as well as State Plan Schemes
A State Plan Schemes
(1) Soil amp Water Conservation in General Areas
(2) Jhum Control Scheme
(3) Improved JhumBun Cultivation Scheme
(4) Watershed Management Programme
B Centrally Sponsored Schemes
(1) Integrated Wasteland Development Programme (IWDP)
(2) Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)
C Additional Central Assistance
(1) Watershed Development Project in Shifting Cultivation Areas (WDPSCA)
(2)Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)
D NABARD Loan
Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF)
E Other Government of India Schemes
(1) Soil Conservation for enhancing the productivity of degraded lands in the catchment of River Kopili in Jaintia Hills District under Macro-Management Mode of Agriculture Department Meghalaya
(2) Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Yojna (RKVY) with the State Agriculture Department as Nodal Department
F Special Plan Assistance
(1) Cherrapunjee Ecological Project- Restoration of Degraded Lands Under Sohra Plateau
A State Plan Schemes
1 Soil amp Water Conservation In General Areas
This scheme covers the general areas outside those not specifically covered by other packages of schemes of the Department Its main objective is to reduce soil erosion hazards and land degradation and conservation of water where individualsgroups of farmers are targeted Activities taken up under this Scheme include terracing and reclamation erosion control water conservation and distribution afforestation cashhorticulture crops development works water harvesting works farm ponds etc
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2 Jhum Control Scheme
The scheme was implemented since inception of the state The aims and objectives of the scheme are to wean away the jhummia families from the primitive and destructive type of cultivation to settled cultivation by providing permanent land for sustainable cultivation with assured irrigation and to protect the barren hill slopes with vegetation such as cash crophorticultural plantations and afforestation programmes Due to financial constraint under the State Plan Fund at present only cashhorticultural crop plantation programmes are being taken up
3 Improved JhumBun Cultivation Scheme
The Scheme of Improved Jhum Bun Cultivation is a new scheme where jhummias are allowed to practice their traditional method of cultivation in one single plot continuously for 3-4 years but with a little modification in which the soil and water conservation practices like graded bunding with safe disposal outlets and grassed waterways will be constructed and necessary inputs like improved seeds and locally available organic manures are provided to them The upper reaches of the hillock will be covered with afforestation plantation whereas in the middle reaches horticulture plantation will be taken up and the lower reaches with agricultural development activities
Objectives
a Prevention of land degradation by adopting multi-disciplinary integrated approach of soil and water conservation practices
b Improvement of land capability soil moisture regime and soil-plant-nutrient relationship
c To improve the social and economic fabrics of the shifting cultivators and ensure productivity on a sustainable basis
d To intercept surface run-off provide safe disposal of surface run-off to encourage sub surface and base flow
Under this scheme 7(Seven) pilot projects on a pilot basis are being implemented- one each in all the 7 Districts of the State
4 Watershed Management Programme
The programme aims for treating the micro watersheds on an integrated approach The activities include treatment of arable land non-arable land and drainage lines Due to fund constraint the activities have been confined mainly to afforestation cashhorticultural crop developmental works
B Centrally Sponsored Schemes
1 Integrated Wasteland Development Programme (IWDP)
The scheme is funded by the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The Central Share is 9166 and the State Share is 834The Scheme has been implemented since 1999 -2000
The main objective of the programme is to improve the productivity of wastelands and thereby improve
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the living standards of the rural poor who own these lands The development of these wastelands is taken up on a watershed basis Special emphasis is given to conservation of soil moisture in situ
through integrated approach with bottom up planning
2 Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)
During 2009-10 the Government of India Ministry of Rural Development Department of Land Resources has approved for treatment of 30000 hectares in 18 watershed projects of the State The Central and State share sharing component is in the ratio of 9010 percent The main objectives of this programme are as follows
1 To dissipate soil and water erosion and surface run-off
2 To harvest recycle surface runoff and rainwater
3 To enhance soil moisture regime water holding capacity
4 To promote sub-surface flow base flow and ground water recharge
5 To improve soil health and tilth
6 To improve production and productivity
7 To promote generation and gainful employment opportunities
C Special Central Assistance Schemes
1 Watershed Development Project in Shifting Cultivation Areas (WDPSCA)
- The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards It is a 100 Central assistance through the Ministry of Agriculture amp Co-operation Government of India
The main thrust of the project is as follows
bull Protect hill slopes of jhum areas through soil and water conservation measures on a watershed basis
bull Encourage and assist jhummia families to develop jhum land for productive uses with improved cultivation and suitable package of practices leading to settled cultivation
bull Improved socio-economic status of jhummia families through householdland-based activities
bull Mitigate ill effects of shifting cultivation by introducing appropriate land use as per land capacity and improved technologies
2 Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)
This is a Central assistance scheme sponsored by the Ministry of Water Resources It is in the form of central grant (90 of the project cost) and the balance cost of the project (10) as the Statersquos share which is to be arranged by the state government from its own resources The main thrust of the programme is to increase the area under irrigation thereby increasing the productivity of the area and improving the socio-economic condition of the people
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D NABARD Loan - Soil amp Water Conservation Scheme Under RIDF
The Department started implementing Scheme under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund shyNABARD Loan from the year 2000-2001 onwards
The basic objective of the scheme is to enhance the productivity of agriculture and its allied activities and in small river valleys thereby improving the socio-economic set up of the people in the rural areas Besides these the scheme also envisages to promote sustainable development through conservation and management of soil and water
E Other Government of India Schemes
(1) Soil and Water Conservation in the Catchment of River Kopili
The Department is implementing a scheme known as River Valley Project amp Flood Prone River (RVP
amp FPR) of River Kopili under the Macro-management mode The State Agriculture Department is
the Nodal Department of this centrally sponsored programme of the Ministry of Agriculture Department
of Agriculture amp Co-operation (Natural Resource Management Division)
Objectives -
bull Prevention of land degradation by adoption of appropriate based soil and water conservation measures on watershed approach
bull Improvement of land capability and moisture regime in the watersheds
bull Promotion of land-use to match land capability
bull Prevention of soil erosion and run off from the watershed to prevent premature siltation of reservoirs
The selection of the watersheds was based as per the priority list of the watersheds The Soil and Land Use Survey of India (SLUSI) was engaged in the task of priority delineation and detailed Soil survey of the Kopili Catchment The watersheds have been prioritized based on the magnitude and criticality of degradation into five categories viz Very High High Medium Low and Very Low
PRIORITY CATEGORY NO OF WATERSHEDS AREA IN HA
Very High 259 111516
High 84 37121
Medium 40 19320
Low 4 2032
GRAND TOTAL 387 169989
2 Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Yojana (RKVY)
The area of focus of this programme is for the development of Rainfed Farming Systems in and outside watershed areas as also integrated development of watershed areas wastelands river valleys
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and for activities relating to enhancement of horticultural production and popularization of micro irrigation systems The thrust area is to promote regeneration oftopsoil its health and tilth and to improve soil fertility crop production land and water productivity of watershed areas wasteland river valleysvalley bottom lands and the eco-system as a whole The fund is released by the State Agriculture Department for the schemes approved for implementation by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
F Cherrapunjee Ecological Project- Restoration of Degraded Lands Under Sohra Plateau
The Government of Meghalaya through the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation has initiated a
programme through the Eco Restoration to improve the ecology and environment of Sohra and its
adjoining villages which encompasses a total of 45 villages This project aims to shy
bull Ameliorate the ecology and environment of Sohra Plateau
bull Restore degraded lands
bull Strengthen village level institutions or NRM
bull Minimize human activities detrimental to the environment
bull Create avenues for sustainable livelihood
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PHYSICAL amp FINANCIALACHIEVEMENT UNDER VARIOUS SCHEMES
1 Soil and Water Conservation in General Areas
The physical and financial achievement under the Scheme upto 2011-12 is as undershy
Table
SOIL CONSERVATION SCHEME
ITEMS Achievement upto 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakh)
i Land Development (Terracing) 745792 Ha 11439
ii Reclamation of Valley Bottom Land 401690 Ha 6799
iii Erosion Control Works 1324907 Ha 118309
iv Water Conservation amp Distribution 970288 Ha 88286
v Afforestation 2063647 Ha 88073
vi Pasture Development Works 10350 Ha 1686
vii Water Harvesting 1631 Nos 50252
viii Cash Crop Development Works 253117 Ha Nurseries -2771381 Nos
88837
TOTAL 45375
Jhum Control Programme
The physical and financial achievement under the Scheme upto 2011-12 is as undershy
Table
JHUM CONTROL SCHEME
ITEMS ACHIEVEMENT UPTO 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakh)
i Terracing lsquo 43736
ii Reclamation 310699Ha 11380
iii Follow-up Programmes 582811 Ha 11360
iv Afforestation 382817Ha 11348
v IrrigationWater Conservation amp Distribution 683565 Ha 37154
vi Camp and Camp Equipments
vii Dwelling Houses
44500 Nos
166500 Nos
4306
3331
viii Drinking Water 30600 Nos 2531
ix Link Roads 66969 Kms 12185
x CashHorticultural Crop Development 783693 Ha Nurseries 1066203 Nos 190815
TOTAL 328146
2
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3 Improved Shifting Cultivation
The Government of Meghalaya had approved this new scheme on a pilot project basis from 2007shy08 These are as (i) Mukbu Village in Jaintia Hills and (ii) Mawthawniaw- Diskiang Village in West Khasi Hills during the year Total amountof expenditure on the Scheme for the year 2007-08 is Rs 285737000
5 (Five) more pilot projects one each for East Khasi Hills Ri-BhoiEast Garo Hills West Garo Hills and South Garo Hills Districts respectively were sanctioned during 2008 -09 as followsshy
1 East Khasi Hills District - Pdei Jarain Village Cluster
2 Ri-Bhoi District - Umladew Village
3 East Garo Hills District - Chimagre-Dawa-Chipit- Chima-Nengkra
4 West Garo Hills District - Ampangre-Ch u pongre-Mongalgre
5 South Garo Hills District - Deran-Songmong-Doren-Songgitcham-Ramigre Asinggre
Types of works under the Scheme
i Capacity BuildingTrainingField VisitExtension Service
ii Entry Point Activities Construction of Link RoadsDrinking Water Structure etc
iii Graded Bunding (i) Graded Bunds (ii) Loose Boulder amp (iii) Box Terracing
iv Safe Disposal Outlet
v Grassed Waterways
vi Reclamation of Valley Bottom Land
vii Follow-up Programmes Supply of Improved SeedsManures etc
viii Composite Nursery
ix Afforestation
x Agro-Horticulture
xi Agro-Forestry
xii Water Harvesting StructureDug-out PondsImpounded Ponds etc
xiii Water Distribution structure
xiv Check DamBoulder Check Dam
xv Camp Hut
xvi Domestic Livestock PromotionPiggeryPoultryCattleFisheryBee-Keeping etc
xvii Service Sector-CarpentryBlack SmithTailoringHandicrafts
xviii Kitchen Gardening
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4 Watershed Management Programme
The physical and financial achievements under the Scheme upto 2011-12
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
ITEMS ACHIEVEMENT UPTO 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakhs)
i Terrracing amp Land Reclamation 388621 Ha 20970
ii Follow-up Programmes Seeds Manures Fertilizers amp Cultivation Cost 292550 Ha 5777
iii Irrigation Water Conservation amp Distribution 391187 Ha 27516
iv Drinking 9500 Nos 1206
v Link Roads 17826 Ha 36571
vi Afforestation 670535 Ha 36614
vii Cash Crops Horticultural Development 271674 Ha Nurseries 425022 Nos 90600
viii Fodderamp Pasture
ix Water Harvesting Works
2200 Ha
17700 Nos
134
8176
x Erosion Control Works 152631 Ha 13437
TOTAL 241008
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5 THE INTEGRATED WASTELANDS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (IWDP)
The Integrated Wastelands Development Programme (IWDP) launched in 1989 under the aegis of the National Wastelands Development Board aimed at development of wastelands on watershed basis With an intention of involving village communities in the implementation of Watershed Development Projects (WDP) under IWDP the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) Government of India (GOI) adopted the WDP Guidelines (1995) wef 141995 which was subsequently revised in August 2001 (WDP Revised Guidelines 2001) To further simplify procedures and involve the PRI more meaningfully in Planning Implementation and Management of Economic Development Activities in rural areas the GOI evolved New Guidelines for Hariyali (2003) which are under implementation wef April 1 2003
i) There are 112 Projects sanctioned by GOI as follows
Year of Sanction of lWDP Project
Project Period
East Khasi Hills
West Khasi Hills
Jaintia Hills
Ri Bhoi East Garo Hills
West Garo Hills
South Garo Hills
Total GOIrsquos cut off dcie of completion
1999shy2000
1999-2000 to
2002-03 - Project II Project I 2 nos
March 2011
2000-01 2000-01
to 2004-05
Project I Project I Project I Project I Project I 5 nos March 2011
2003-04 2003-04
to 2007-08
Project II Project
III Project II Project II Project II Project II Projectll 7 nos December
2012
2004-05 2004-05
to 2008-09
Project
III
Project
IV
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III 7nos
December 2012
2005-06 2005-06
to 2009-10
Project IV to Xl1
Project V to XI
Project IVtoVIII
Project IV to Vll1
Project IV to VIII
Project IV to XII
Project IV to VIII
45 nos December
2012
2006-07 2006-07
to 2010-11
Project XIII to XXI
Project XII to XVIII
Project IXto XIV
Project IXtoXI
Project IX to XV
Project XIII to XXI
Project IX to XIII 46 nos
December 2012
Total - 21 nos 17 nos 14 nos 11 nos 15 nos 21 nos 13 nos 112 nos
ii) Prescribe yearly release of fund ()
a) Projects sanctioned in 1999-2000 [WDP Guide lines (1999)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 10 20 20 15 10 10
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b) Projects sanctioned in 2000-2001 [WDP Guide lines (2001)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 15 15 15 15 15 10
c) Project sanctioned in 2003-04 up to 2006-07 [Hariyali guidelines (2003)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1 st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst
15 30 30 15 10
The above 112 projects are for treatment of 439 micro watersheds covering a total area of 221225 hectare with a total cost of Rs1305325 lakh for which cost sharing is 9167 by GOI and 833 by State Government that is RS1200222 lakh Central Share and Rs1 05106 lakh State Share respectively
The District-wise physical target and financial implication is shown below
Name of District No of Projects
Project Cost
Area of treatmentCS (Rs in lakh)
SS (Rs in lakh)
Total (Rs in lakh)
East Khasi Hills 21 212108 19282 231390 38565
West Khasi Hills 17 175234 13750 188984 33496
Jaintia Hills 14 147120 13374 160494 26749
Ri Bhoi 11 150700 13700 164400 27400
East Garo Hills 15 178750 16250 195000 32500
West Garo Hills 21 204310 16750 221060 38515
South Garo Hills 13 132000 12000 144000 24300
Total 112 1200222 105106 1305328 221225
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6 INTEGRATED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (IWMP)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified
approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in a realistic and
holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved
the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major areas
in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State
Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level constitution of District
Project - Level Institutions for implementation of the projects for the Participatory Watershed Projects with
financial social and economic empowerment to the watershed communities in close coordination with the
local institutions Another aspect is the equity and participatory resources management with due regards to the
economically weaker section within the village community
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INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING
The Central Assistance for setting up of the State Level Nodal Agency for implementation of IWMP
during 2009-10 has also been sanctioned amounting to Rs7125 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring
Grants vide GOIrsquos Letter NOK11 01192009IWMP (IS) dt 1792009
The Central Assistance for setting up of District Watershed Cell cum Data Centre (DWCDC) during
2009-10 has also been amounting to Rs 5950 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring Grants vide letter
No K1101192009IWMP (IS) dt 922010
ACCELERATED BENEFIT IRRIGATION PROGRAMME
9 Nos Ongoing Projects under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme
Year of Commencement 2009-10
Remark The above projects have been completed during 2011-12
7
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8 RASHTRIYA KRISHI VIGYAN YOJANA
The Scheme is funded by the Agriculture Department and implemented by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
81 Aim of RKVY
The National Agriculture Development Programme (NADP) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) aims to achieve 4 annual growth in the agriculture sector during the XI Plan period by ensuring a holistic development of agriculture amp allied sectors
82 Objectives of RKVY
The main objectives of RKVY are
(i) To incentivize the States so as to increase public investment in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(ii) Toprovide flexibility amp autonomy to States in the process of planning and executing Agriculture amp Allied Sector Schemes
(iii) To ensure the preparation of agriculture plans for the Districts and the States based on agroshyclimatic conditions availability of Technology and natural resources
(iv) To ensure that the local needs crops priorities are reflected in the agricultural plans of the states
(v) To achieve the goal of reducing the yield gaps in important crops through focused interventions
(vi) To maximize returns to the farmers in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(vii) To bring about quantifiable changes in the production amp productivity of various components of Agriculture amp Allied Sectors by addressing them in a holistic manner
83 Basic Features of RKVY
Amongst other the basic feature under RKVY is that the states are given sufficient fiexibility under the scheme to make appropriate local choices so that the outcomes are as envisaged in the aims amp objectives
While the other seeks to encourage convergence with schemes like NREGS SGSY BRGF including Watershed Development
84 ProjectScheme Proposal
841 Area of focus
(i) Development of Rainfed Farming System in amp outside watershed areas as also Integrated Development of Watershed area Wastelands and river valleys Assistance for development of land as also assistance for horticulture generating livelihoods for farmers Below the Poverty Line (BPL) in particular
(ii) Activities relating to enhancement of Horticultural production amp popularization of micro-irrigation systems
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Assistance will be available for nursery development horticulture activities including marketing and dripsprinkler irrigation
842 Particulars of Schemes under RKVY
The proposed schemes are as follows
I Soil amp Water Conservation for enhancing crop production amp productivity in river valley valley bottom lands
II Soil amp Water Conservation for improving crop production amp productivity of cultivated Jhum amp Bun lands including abandoned Jhum amp Bun lands
III Soil amp Water Conservation for restoring amp reclaiming cultivable wastelands affected by mining amp quarrying
IV Soil amp Water Conservation for improvement of traditional water conservation amp distribution system for enhanced crop production
843 Strategy for Implementation of the above Schemes
Keeping in view of the aim for achieving 4 growth under agriculture sector by ensuring holistic amp realistic development of agri and allied service including the area of focus the strategy for implementation of the above schemes under RKVY is outlined as followsshy
1 Improvement of Soil health amp tilth
2 Promotion of moisture regime within the soil profile
3 Improvement of crop production
4 Promotion of cropping intensity (crop-rotational system)
5 Water management
6 Promotion of household gardening for crop production
7 Land and water resources treatment for protective amp productive uses
8 Promotion of IFS amp SALT System for enhanced production amp productivity under Agri amp allied sectors
9 Promotion of livelihoods gainful employment opportunity
844 Project Components
The above schemes under RKVY constitute the following components
(i) Conservation Technology Adoption Adoption of appropriate Soil amp Water Conservation techniques amp measures (Biological Agronomic and MechanicalEngineering) - 85 (Rs 14000- per hectare)
(ii) Livelihoods - 15 (Rs 2500- per hectare)
Per unit area costing Rs 16500- per hectare
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845 Conservation Technology Adoption Component
On farm Off-farm Treatment and protection
Land Development Land Drainage Field Bunding Graded Bunding Terracing
Drainage Channel
treatment amp protection
Check dam Water conservation
Micro-Irrigation Water
Harvesting Farm Pond Diversion Dam GuIly Plugging amp Stream bank protection etc
Inputs Seeds amp plants manures amp fertilizers soil amendment
Agronomic
Measures
Conservation Farming Cropping System Water Management
Safe
surface runoff
Grassed Water ways Channel
Treatment amp Improvement Safe water disposal amp outlet
846 Livelihood Component
It includes the following
(i) Agriculture (field crops)
(ii) Fishery
(iii) Piggery
(iv) Sericulture
(v) Horticulture including setting up of nursery units
(vi) Composting unit
(vii) Apiculture
(viii) Poultry duckery
(ix) Floriculture including establishment of nursery units amp others
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9 WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN SHIFTING CULTIVATION AREAS (WDPSCA)
The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards it is a 100 central assistance through the ministry of agriculture amp co-operation Government of India
sum Implementation during VIIIth Plan
12 (twelve) Watershed Projects were taken up from the year 1995-96 All the twelve projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan (1999-2000)
lsaquo Total Area for Treatment
lsaquo Total Area Treatment (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total families Treated
sum Implementation during IXth Plan
= 1294450 ha
= 1294450 ha
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= 3692 nos
38 (thirty eight) new Watershed Projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan ie 1999-2000 The Projects were completed during the Xth Plan ie 2006-07
lsaquo Total Geographical Area
lsaquo Total Area Treated (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total Families Treated
= 3698300 ha
= 3228200 ha
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= 7612 nos
sum Implementation during Xth Plan amp XIth Plan
During 2006-07 (end of Xth Plan) 63 (sixty three) Watershed Projects was approved by the State Level Steering Committee and the Government of India which are ongoing
lsaquo Total Geographical Area = 4379200 ha
lsaquo Proposed Area for Treatment = 3160000 ha
lsaquo Total Project Cost = Rs 347600 lakhs
lsaquo Total Families to be Benefitted = 9865 nos
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49 p
roje
cts
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been
impl
emen
ted
unde
r th
e R
IDF
NA
BA
RD
Loa
n A
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l of
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IDF
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(20
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1 to
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2-03
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2004
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7 p
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r R
IDF
middot XII
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007-
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200
9-10
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pro
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2009
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d 9
proj
ects
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of t
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9 pr
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hav
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R V
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Y P
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amp F
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ave
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21 w
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145
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PHOTO SECTION
annual report 2011 - 2012
BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
Preface
The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is publishing its Annual Report for the year
2012 primarily with the aim of portraying its role and responsibility as the connoisseur of
prophylactic measures and methods for conservation and management of the Statersquos natural
resources particularly soil water and vegetation The different facets of its activities also
encompass socio-economic development particularly of the rural poor
A plethora of activities taken up by the Department which include implementation of
projects and schemes introduction of new management concepts and policies administrative
matters organizational set-up training and capacity building among others is depicted herein
As this Annual Report will testify the Department has made a quantum leap in the implementation
and execution of its projects There is substantial progress in terms of physical and financial
achievements of its various schemes
This Annual Report contains relevant information and data that not only reflects the far-
reaching scope of the Department in conservation and management of natural resources but that
may be of use or interest to governmental agencies NGOs researchers developmental planners
and concerned individuals
I am confident that the Department would sustain the pace of service and delivery systems
and stride ahead in meeting its desired goal of conservation and progress which is its mandate to
the State and its people
D Langstieh Editor
amp Director of Soil amp Water Conservation
Meghalaya Shillong
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annual report 2011 - 2012
From the Editorial Boardrsquos Desk This year the Soil amp Water Conservation Department is coming out with another issue of its Annual
Report which is in fact a rendition of the progressive continuation of its performances and other matters
related with the Department
Conservation of natural resources is a dynamic subject ndash one which is fraught with variances depending
upon climatic changes unpredictability of natural forces as well as impact and effects of human activities
Therefore concepts of natural resources development need to be updated modified and also consolidated from
time to time Today development processes are not the domain of governmental agencies alone Stakeholders
community leadership and beneficiaries at the grassroots level were taken into confidence and privy to
formulation and implementation of projects at certain stages Even the traditional methods and indigenous
knowledge systems were nowadays given due consideration wherever practicable and feasible Moreover the
increasing eco-degeneration has prompted planners to intensify interventions through Central and State
Government departments and agencies
This Annual Report attempts to encapsulate the diverse activities of the Department in a way that it
will project and portray the manifestation of its aims and objectives as envisages in its policies Besides
updates on administration personnel training programmes and other related matters are featured In part
these will be supported by vivid photographs and feedbacks from amongst some of the communities as well as
successful innovations of some projects and schemes undertaken
In this regard the undersigned and members of the Editorial Board expressed their appreciation to
Officers and Staff of the Department who have provided necessary inputs and documentation of the works
undertaken in their respective Divisions Branches Our gratitude also goes to Prof RC Laloo Honrsquoble Minister incharge Soil amp Water Conservation Department Shri Comingone Ymbon Parliamentary Secretary Soil amp Water Conservation Department Shri Barkos Warjri IAS Additional Chief Secretary Soil amp Water
Conservation Department Smti MHK Marak IAS Commissioner amp Secretary Soil amp Water Conservation Commissioner amp Secretary Soil amp Water Conservation Department and Smti RD Marak IAS Secretary Soil amp Water Conservation Department I also take this opportunity to extend our thankfulness to the
officials of various Ministries of the Government of India for their initiatives and guidance in the implementation of Central projects in the State
Chairman Editorial Board
Soil amp Water Conservation Department Meghalaya
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annual report 2011 - 2012
Prof RC Laloo MSc PHD Minister Soil amp Water Conservation
Meghalaya Shillong
Message It gives me immense satisfaction to see that the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
is coming out with its Annual Report for the current year
Besides portraying the activities and performances of the Department the Annual Report is also a testimony to the hard work put in by the different levels of functionaries and personnel to see that the schemes and projects take off Such efforts give impetus to the goals of conservation and management of land resources of the State and also bring in much needed support to the rural communities in terms of uplifting their socio-economic condition
I am confident that the Department will stride on ahead in its task and that it would continue to not only execute projects and environmental schemes but that it would play the role of a facilitator of developmental processes both in rural and urban settings
I therefore extend my thankfulness to the Department for the publication of the Annual Report 2012 and wish it success hencetoforth
(Prof RC Laloo)
Office Yojana Bhavan Room No 413 Tel No 03642224576 PABX 2644 Mobile 9862088281 Email rclaloo4yahoocom
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annual report 2011 - 2012
Shri C Ymbon
Parliamentary Secretary To assist Minister
ic Soil amp Water Conservation Food amp Civil Supplies Taxation
Meghalaya Shillong
0364 - 2224620 (office) 2417 EPABX
Mobile 94361 06353
Message I am happy to know that the Soil and Water Conservation Department is publishing
the Annual Report 2012 where the performances of the Department are depicted
The Soil and Water Conservation Department is one of the major line departments of
the State Government which was entrusted with the task of conservation of our precious natural
resources The Department had been able to take up a number of projects aiming at conservation
and management of the land and water resources of the State This Annual Report reflects the
diversified reaches of the Department in resources conservation and livelihood uplift of the
people of the State
I extend my good wishes to the officers and staff of the Department for their roles in the
implementation of various projects and schemes which made the publication of this Annual
Report possible
(Coming One Ymbon)
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Room No 319 Rilang BuildingBarkos Warjri IAS Additional Chief Secretary
Tel 0364-2226349 (O) 2224201 Extn 2269to the Government of Meghalaya Fax 0364-2225470
Email - barkoswyahoocom
Message
I am proud that the Soil amp Water Conservation Department is bringing out
its Annual Report (2011 - 12) The Department has undertaken many activities aimed
at improving the life of the farmers by way of water conservation activities like dams
and water harvesting structures and through soil conservation interventions like terracing
and other land development works I consider it a privilege to be part of such an
enthusiastic and committed department made up of officers and staff who are interested
in improving the condition of citizens especially in rural areas by various innovative
interventions and by winning the confidence of various communities the department
works with
I hope that the department continues to do its good work and further
improve on its performance
Barkos WarjriBarkos WarjriBarkos WarjriBarkos Warjri Meghalaya Secretariat Shillong-793001
(Barkos Warjri)
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Introduction
Meghalaya known as ldquoAbode of the Cloudsrdquo is characterized by hilly terrains and high intensity rainfall with climatic conditions ranging from temperate to sub-tropical Although endowed with varied natural resources and rich in bio-diversity the State is at present subjected to intense pressure and threat to its environment The over-exploitation of natural resources that is land water and vegetation by human activities and other adverse practices which include mismanagement of resources and illinadequate land management practices has further deteriorated the already fragile ecosystems in the State This has resulted in never ending problems of land degradation incidence of flash floods sedimentation of streambeds and water reservoirs emergence of wastelands and destruction of catchment areas All this has led to aggravation of poverty and adversely affected the socio-economic condition of the people of the State Taking cognizance of the above factors the Department felt a strong need to bring about convergence networking and harmonization through the adoption of compatible and appropriate soil and water conservation practices to enhance farm production and ensure the utilization of natural resources in a sustained manner
Mandate
Natural resources management in particular the soil water and vegetation resources in the context of perpetual utilization and sustainable development of the said resources to improve and sustain livelihood system and to aid in income earning activities of the user-communities
Aims
reg Promote sustainable utilization of soil water vegetation resources
reg Sustainable food support and water needs
reg Promote social economic and ecological development
Objectives
lsaquo Dissipating accelerated soil erosion surface runoff and erosion of topsoil
lsaquo Enhancing water holding capacity of the soil
lsaquo Improving soil moisture regime within the soil profile monolith
lsaquo Promoting soil health and tilth
lsaquo Providing soil cover with forest trees fruit treesplantation crops etc
lsaquo Protecting stream river bank erosion and denudation of cultivable cultivated land
lsaquo Protecting drainage area of water sources
lsaquo Harvesting rainwater for multipurpose utilities
lsaquo Establishing micro-irrigation facilities
lsaquo Enhancing agricultural crop productivity
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lsaquo Promoting Integrated Farming System
lsaquo Promoting livelihood and gainful employment opportunities
Pre-requisites
In this natural resources management endeavour it is important for the local partners in development that is the local institutions community stakeholders users to unreservedly voluntarily and actively participate in the different phases - explanatory planning phases and upward Secondly it is also equally required for other development departments to willingly practice for ensuring convergence to bring about holistic and realistic development of the people Lastly the importance of Public-Private-Partnership in up-scaling the natural resources management programmes require no emphasis
Agenda of Action
To ensure that the service-deliveries promote and meet the afore-cited aim and objectives a mechanism to take forward the system is required They are underlined as follows
bull Formulation of Land Use and Action Plan on a participatory mode adoption of appropriate soil and water conservation techniques and measures preferably on a Watershed basis which is increasingly recognized as an ideal approach for Integrated Natural Resources Management Programme
bull Strengthening the information Education Communication Systems Capacity Building amp Demonstration
bull Application of science and technology and research amp development inputs
bull Awareness campaign mobilization and organization of the community empowerment building their capacity upgradation of local skills
bull Promotion and encouragement of Self Help Institutions and other promoting institutions
bull Designing mechanism to monitor and evaluate socio-techno-economic impacts and results
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ADMINISTRATIVE SETUP OF THE DEPARTMENT
DIRECTORATE
reg Planning
reg Engineering
reg Survey
reg Project Formulation
reg Cartography
reg Monitoring amp Evaluation
reg Extension amp Publicity
BRANCH DIRECTORATE
bull Research amp Training Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
bull Jhum Control Tura
FIELD EXECUTIVES
In the field the works of the Department are executed by the Territorial and the Cash Crop Divisions supported by the Soil amp Water Conservation Ranges and Soil amp Water Conservation Beats
THE DIVISIONS East Khasi Hills
sum Shillong Soil and Water Conservation Territorial Division
bull Southern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Mawphlang
bull Shillong Soil amp Water Conservation Range Shillong
bull Laitlyngkot Soil amp Water Conservation Range Laitlyngkot
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Shillong
bull Sohra Soil amp Water Conservation Range Sohra
bull Weiloi Soil amp Water Conservation Beat Office Weiloi
sum Shillong Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Division
bull Shillong Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Shillong
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Jaintia Hills
sum Jaintia Hills Soil and Water Conservation Territorial Division
bull Jowai Soil amp Water Conservation Range Thadlaskeintilde
bull Khliehriat Soil amp Water Conservation Range Khliehriat
bull Lumshnong Soil amp Water Conservation Range Lumshnong
bull Amlarem Soil amp Water Conservation Range Amlarem
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Jowai
bull Shangpung Soil amp Water Conservation Range Shangpung
sum Jaintia Hills Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Division
bull Amlarem Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Amlarem
bull Lumshnong Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Lumshnong
bull Namdong Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Namdong
West Khasi Hills
sum Nongstoin Soil and Water Conservation Division
bull Mawkyrwat Soil amp Water Conservation Range Mawkyrwat
bull Sonapahar Soil amp Water Conservation Range Riangdo
bull Mairang Soil amp Water Conservation Range Mairang
bull Border Areas Soil amp Water Conservation Range Ranikor
bull Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Range Nongstoin
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Nongstoin
bull Sonapahar CC Beat Office Sonapahar
Ri - Bhoi
sum Ri-Bhoi Soil and Water Conservation Division
bull Northern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Nongpoh
bull Western Soil amp Water Conservation Range Patharkhmah
bull Marngar Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Marngar
bull Umroi Soil amp Water Conservation Beat Office Umroi
bull Sonidan Soil amp Water Conservation Range Sonidan
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West Garo Hills
sum Tura Soil and Water Conservation Territorial Division
bull Southern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Machangpani
bull Central Soil amp Water Conservation Range Thebronggre
bull Anogre Soil amp Water Conservation Range Anogre
bull Damjonggre Soil amp Water Conservation Range Garobadha
bull Jongchipara Soil amp Water Conservation Range Jongchipara
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Tura
sum Tura Soil and Water Conservation Cash Crop Division
bull Danakgre Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Danakgre
bull Ampati Cash Crop Soil amp Water Conservation Beat Office Ampati
Dadengre Cash Crop Soil and Water Conservation Beat Office Dadengre
- Supervising the day to day work so as to ensure timely completion of works and submission of reports
East Garo Hills
sum Simsanggresoil and Water Conservation Division
bull Northern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Wageasi
bull Eastern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Songsak Bonegre
bull Mendipathar Soil amp Water Conservation Range Mendipathar
bull Williamnagar Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Williamnagar
bull Wageasi Cash Crop Range Wageasi
bull Bajengdoba Cash Crop Beat Office Bajengdoba
bull Rongjeng Cash Crop Beat Office Rongjeng
bull Kharkutta Cash Crop Beat Office Kharkutta
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Williamnagar
bull Adokgre Beat Office Adokgre
South Garo Hills
sum South Garo Hills Soil and Water Conservation Cash Crop Division
bull Baghmara Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Baghmara
bull Chokpot Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Chokpot
bull Rongara Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Beat Office Rongara
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DUTIES amp FUNCTIONS OF DIFFERENT LEVEL OF OFFICES OF THE DEPARTMENT
1 Directorate of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
- Structuring and providing inputs for consideration in natural resources conservation and management policy framing direction and administration
- Providing extension publicity and public relation support including monitoring and evaluation support to the subordinate offices
- To allocate duties to all officers and employees within their respective establishment etc
- To allocate and ensure smooth flow of funds for different schemes to the respective Divisions
- The office of the Director is the appellate authority pertaining to the Right to Information
- Preparation of Draft Annual Plan Annual Non-Plan Estimates and details of Schemes
- To ensure timely submission of Quarterly Progress Report by different Divisions and compilation of the same
2 Office of the Joint Director (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
- Designing Training CoursesProgrammes Providing Training Support
- To coordinate the Project Plan
- Providing inputs to the Directorate of Soil amp Water Conservation of all the Field Trial Programmes conducted at the Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
- Coordinating providing information and feedback to the Directorate of Soil amp Water Conservation etc
3 Office of the Joint Director Tura
- To coordinate Project Plans of all Divisions under Garo Hills
- Furnishing information and feedback to the Directorate
- Superintending monitoring and evaluation projects of the Department under his jurisdiction etc
4 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Territorial Divisions
- Implementation of different Central Schemes and assisted State Plan Schemes
- Inspection and monitoring of different activities implemented through different schemes
- Preparation of plan and estimates of the Division
- To allocate duties to all officers and employees in the Division
- Supervising the day to day work so as to ensure timely completion of works and submission of reports
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5 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Cash Crop Division
- The main function of the Division is to look after specific developmental works of the Department in the District through cash crops and cash horticultural crops development and improvement
- Implementation of various cash crops and cash horticultural developmental programmes through Departmental and SubsidyGrant-in-Aid Schemes
- Raising of nurseries of various crop species to meet the planting materials requirement of different schemes and for distribution to the farmers
6 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
- The main function of the Division is to carry out soil testing to determine the fertility status of the soil for Departmental plantations such as Rubber Coffee Citrus Plantations etc and also in the watershed areas implemented by the Department
- The Division also recommends the balanced use of fertilizers in optimum quantities through the correct method suitable for specific soilcrop conditions
- The Division conducts reconnaissance and detailed soil survey of watersheds as when necessary
7 Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management
- The main function of this office is to conduct and carry out detailed field surveys and preparation of DPRs pertaining to soil and water conservation works based on a watershed approach This office had from time to time prepared Detailed Project Reports on various Centrally Sponsored Scheme and State Plan Schemes such as Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) River Valley Project amp Flood Prone Areas (RVPampFPR) Improved Shifting Cultivation Scheme Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) etc
8 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
sum Civil Engineering
This office is responsible for checking the Plan amp Estimates of the different construction works like water harvesting structures check dams retention walls etc and also of the Residential and Non-Residential buildings submitted by the Drawing and Disbursing Officers of the Department
sum Mechanical Engineering
Another function of this office is to look after the maintenance and repair of the vehicles of the Department and to ensure that the vehicles are kept in good running condition Besides these the division is also responsible for taking up matters pertaining to the proposals for condemnation of old vehicles with the concerned authority as well as for purchase of new vehicles
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annual report 2011 - 2012
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annual report 2011 - 2012
PROGRAMMES OF THE DEPARTMENT The programmesschemes implemented by the Department include both Centrally Sponsored Schemes
as well as State Plan Schemes
A State Plan Schemes
(1) Soil amp Water Conservation in General Areas
(2) Jhum Control Scheme
(3) Improved JhumBun Cultivation Scheme
(4) Watershed Management Programme
B Centrally Sponsored Schemes
(1) Integrated Wasteland Development Programme (IWDP)
(2) Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)
C Additional Central Assistance
(1) Watershed Development Project in Shifting Cultivation Areas (WDPSCA)
(2)Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)
D NABARD Loan
Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF)
E Other Government of India Schemes
(1) Soil Conservation for enhancing the productivity of degraded lands in the catchment of River Kopili in Jaintia Hills District under Macro-Management Mode of Agriculture Department Meghalaya
(2) Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Yojna (RKVY) with the State Agriculture Department as Nodal Department
F Special Plan Assistance
(1) Cherrapunjee Ecological Project- Restoration of Degraded Lands Under Sohra Plateau
A State Plan Schemes
1 Soil amp Water Conservation In General Areas
This scheme covers the general areas outside those not specifically covered by other packages of schemes of the Department Its main objective is to reduce soil erosion hazards and land degradation and conservation of water where individualsgroups of farmers are targeted Activities taken up under this Scheme include terracing and reclamation erosion control water conservation and distribution afforestation cashhorticulture crops development works water harvesting works farm ponds etc
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2 Jhum Control Scheme
The scheme was implemented since inception of the state The aims and objectives of the scheme are to wean away the jhummia families from the primitive and destructive type of cultivation to settled cultivation by providing permanent land for sustainable cultivation with assured irrigation and to protect the barren hill slopes with vegetation such as cash crophorticultural plantations and afforestation programmes Due to financial constraint under the State Plan Fund at present only cashhorticultural crop plantation programmes are being taken up
3 Improved JhumBun Cultivation Scheme
The Scheme of Improved Jhum Bun Cultivation is a new scheme where jhummias are allowed to practice their traditional method of cultivation in one single plot continuously for 3-4 years but with a little modification in which the soil and water conservation practices like graded bunding with safe disposal outlets and grassed waterways will be constructed and necessary inputs like improved seeds and locally available organic manures are provided to them The upper reaches of the hillock will be covered with afforestation plantation whereas in the middle reaches horticulture plantation will be taken up and the lower reaches with agricultural development activities
Objectives
a Prevention of land degradation by adopting multi-disciplinary integrated approach of soil and water conservation practices
b Improvement of land capability soil moisture regime and soil-plant-nutrient relationship
c To improve the social and economic fabrics of the shifting cultivators and ensure productivity on a sustainable basis
d To intercept surface run-off provide safe disposal of surface run-off to encourage sub surface and base flow
Under this scheme 7(Seven) pilot projects on a pilot basis are being implemented- one each in all the 7 Districts of the State
4 Watershed Management Programme
The programme aims for treating the micro watersheds on an integrated approach The activities include treatment of arable land non-arable land and drainage lines Due to fund constraint the activities have been confined mainly to afforestation cashhorticultural crop developmental works
B Centrally Sponsored Schemes
1 Integrated Wasteland Development Programme (IWDP)
The scheme is funded by the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The Central Share is 9166 and the State Share is 834The Scheme has been implemented since 1999 -2000
The main objective of the programme is to improve the productivity of wastelands and thereby improve
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the living standards of the rural poor who own these lands The development of these wastelands is taken up on a watershed basis Special emphasis is given to conservation of soil moisture in situ
through integrated approach with bottom up planning
2 Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)
During 2009-10 the Government of India Ministry of Rural Development Department of Land Resources has approved for treatment of 30000 hectares in 18 watershed projects of the State The Central and State share sharing component is in the ratio of 9010 percent The main objectives of this programme are as follows
1 To dissipate soil and water erosion and surface run-off
2 To harvest recycle surface runoff and rainwater
3 To enhance soil moisture regime water holding capacity
4 To promote sub-surface flow base flow and ground water recharge
5 To improve soil health and tilth
6 To improve production and productivity
7 To promote generation and gainful employment opportunities
C Special Central Assistance Schemes
1 Watershed Development Project in Shifting Cultivation Areas (WDPSCA)
- The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards It is a 100 Central assistance through the Ministry of Agriculture amp Co-operation Government of India
The main thrust of the project is as follows
bull Protect hill slopes of jhum areas through soil and water conservation measures on a watershed basis
bull Encourage and assist jhummia families to develop jhum land for productive uses with improved cultivation and suitable package of practices leading to settled cultivation
bull Improved socio-economic status of jhummia families through householdland-based activities
bull Mitigate ill effects of shifting cultivation by introducing appropriate land use as per land capacity and improved technologies
2 Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)
This is a Central assistance scheme sponsored by the Ministry of Water Resources It is in the form of central grant (90 of the project cost) and the balance cost of the project (10) as the Statersquos share which is to be arranged by the state government from its own resources The main thrust of the programme is to increase the area under irrigation thereby increasing the productivity of the area and improving the socio-economic condition of the people
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D NABARD Loan - Soil amp Water Conservation Scheme Under RIDF
The Department started implementing Scheme under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund shyNABARD Loan from the year 2000-2001 onwards
The basic objective of the scheme is to enhance the productivity of agriculture and its allied activities and in small river valleys thereby improving the socio-economic set up of the people in the rural areas Besides these the scheme also envisages to promote sustainable development through conservation and management of soil and water
E Other Government of India Schemes
(1) Soil and Water Conservation in the Catchment of River Kopili
The Department is implementing a scheme known as River Valley Project amp Flood Prone River (RVP
amp FPR) of River Kopili under the Macro-management mode The State Agriculture Department is
the Nodal Department of this centrally sponsored programme of the Ministry of Agriculture Department
of Agriculture amp Co-operation (Natural Resource Management Division)
Objectives -
bull Prevention of land degradation by adoption of appropriate based soil and water conservation measures on watershed approach
bull Improvement of land capability and moisture regime in the watersheds
bull Promotion of land-use to match land capability
bull Prevention of soil erosion and run off from the watershed to prevent premature siltation of reservoirs
The selection of the watersheds was based as per the priority list of the watersheds The Soil and Land Use Survey of India (SLUSI) was engaged in the task of priority delineation and detailed Soil survey of the Kopili Catchment The watersheds have been prioritized based on the magnitude and criticality of degradation into five categories viz Very High High Medium Low and Very Low
PRIORITY CATEGORY NO OF WATERSHEDS AREA IN HA
Very High 259 111516
High 84 37121
Medium 40 19320
Low 4 2032
GRAND TOTAL 387 169989
2 Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Yojana (RKVY)
The area of focus of this programme is for the development of Rainfed Farming Systems in and outside watershed areas as also integrated development of watershed areas wastelands river valleys
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and for activities relating to enhancement of horticultural production and popularization of micro irrigation systems The thrust area is to promote regeneration oftopsoil its health and tilth and to improve soil fertility crop production land and water productivity of watershed areas wasteland river valleysvalley bottom lands and the eco-system as a whole The fund is released by the State Agriculture Department for the schemes approved for implementation by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
F Cherrapunjee Ecological Project- Restoration of Degraded Lands Under Sohra Plateau
The Government of Meghalaya through the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation has initiated a
programme through the Eco Restoration to improve the ecology and environment of Sohra and its
adjoining villages which encompasses a total of 45 villages This project aims to shy
bull Ameliorate the ecology and environment of Sohra Plateau
bull Restore degraded lands
bull Strengthen village level institutions or NRM
bull Minimize human activities detrimental to the environment
bull Create avenues for sustainable livelihood
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PHYSICAL amp FINANCIALACHIEVEMENT UNDER VARIOUS SCHEMES
1 Soil and Water Conservation in General Areas
The physical and financial achievement under the Scheme upto 2011-12 is as undershy
Table
SOIL CONSERVATION SCHEME
ITEMS Achievement upto 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakh)
i Land Development (Terracing) 745792 Ha 11439
ii Reclamation of Valley Bottom Land 401690 Ha 6799
iii Erosion Control Works 1324907 Ha 118309
iv Water Conservation amp Distribution 970288 Ha 88286
v Afforestation 2063647 Ha 88073
vi Pasture Development Works 10350 Ha 1686
vii Water Harvesting 1631 Nos 50252
viii Cash Crop Development Works 253117 Ha Nurseries -2771381 Nos
88837
TOTAL 45375
Jhum Control Programme
The physical and financial achievement under the Scheme upto 2011-12 is as undershy
Table
JHUM CONTROL SCHEME
ITEMS ACHIEVEMENT UPTO 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakh)
i Terracing lsquo 43736
ii Reclamation 310699Ha 11380
iii Follow-up Programmes 582811 Ha 11360
iv Afforestation 382817Ha 11348
v IrrigationWater Conservation amp Distribution 683565 Ha 37154
vi Camp and Camp Equipments
vii Dwelling Houses
44500 Nos
166500 Nos
4306
3331
viii Drinking Water 30600 Nos 2531
ix Link Roads 66969 Kms 12185
x CashHorticultural Crop Development 783693 Ha Nurseries 1066203 Nos 190815
TOTAL 328146
2
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3 Improved Shifting Cultivation
The Government of Meghalaya had approved this new scheme on a pilot project basis from 2007shy08 These are as (i) Mukbu Village in Jaintia Hills and (ii) Mawthawniaw- Diskiang Village in West Khasi Hills during the year Total amountof expenditure on the Scheme for the year 2007-08 is Rs 285737000
5 (Five) more pilot projects one each for East Khasi Hills Ri-BhoiEast Garo Hills West Garo Hills and South Garo Hills Districts respectively were sanctioned during 2008 -09 as followsshy
1 East Khasi Hills District - Pdei Jarain Village Cluster
2 Ri-Bhoi District - Umladew Village
3 East Garo Hills District - Chimagre-Dawa-Chipit- Chima-Nengkra
4 West Garo Hills District - Ampangre-Ch u pongre-Mongalgre
5 South Garo Hills District - Deran-Songmong-Doren-Songgitcham-Ramigre Asinggre
Types of works under the Scheme
i Capacity BuildingTrainingField VisitExtension Service
ii Entry Point Activities Construction of Link RoadsDrinking Water Structure etc
iii Graded Bunding (i) Graded Bunds (ii) Loose Boulder amp (iii) Box Terracing
iv Safe Disposal Outlet
v Grassed Waterways
vi Reclamation of Valley Bottom Land
vii Follow-up Programmes Supply of Improved SeedsManures etc
viii Composite Nursery
ix Afforestation
x Agro-Horticulture
xi Agro-Forestry
xii Water Harvesting StructureDug-out PondsImpounded Ponds etc
xiii Water Distribution structure
xiv Check DamBoulder Check Dam
xv Camp Hut
xvi Domestic Livestock PromotionPiggeryPoultryCattleFisheryBee-Keeping etc
xvii Service Sector-CarpentryBlack SmithTailoringHandicrafts
xviii Kitchen Gardening
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4 Watershed Management Programme
The physical and financial achievements under the Scheme upto 2011-12
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
ITEMS ACHIEVEMENT UPTO 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakhs)
i Terrracing amp Land Reclamation 388621 Ha 20970
ii Follow-up Programmes Seeds Manures Fertilizers amp Cultivation Cost 292550 Ha 5777
iii Irrigation Water Conservation amp Distribution 391187 Ha 27516
iv Drinking 9500 Nos 1206
v Link Roads 17826 Ha 36571
vi Afforestation 670535 Ha 36614
vii Cash Crops Horticultural Development 271674 Ha Nurseries 425022 Nos 90600
viii Fodderamp Pasture
ix Water Harvesting Works
2200 Ha
17700 Nos
134
8176
x Erosion Control Works 152631 Ha 13437
TOTAL 241008
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5 THE INTEGRATED WASTELANDS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (IWDP)
The Integrated Wastelands Development Programme (IWDP) launched in 1989 under the aegis of the National Wastelands Development Board aimed at development of wastelands on watershed basis With an intention of involving village communities in the implementation of Watershed Development Projects (WDP) under IWDP the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) Government of India (GOI) adopted the WDP Guidelines (1995) wef 141995 which was subsequently revised in August 2001 (WDP Revised Guidelines 2001) To further simplify procedures and involve the PRI more meaningfully in Planning Implementation and Management of Economic Development Activities in rural areas the GOI evolved New Guidelines for Hariyali (2003) which are under implementation wef April 1 2003
i) There are 112 Projects sanctioned by GOI as follows
Year of Sanction of lWDP Project
Project Period
East Khasi Hills
West Khasi Hills
Jaintia Hills
Ri Bhoi East Garo Hills
West Garo Hills
South Garo Hills
Total GOIrsquos cut off dcie of completion
1999shy2000
1999-2000 to
2002-03 - Project II Project I 2 nos
March 2011
2000-01 2000-01
to 2004-05
Project I Project I Project I Project I Project I 5 nos March 2011
2003-04 2003-04
to 2007-08
Project II Project
III Project II Project II Project II Project II Projectll 7 nos December
2012
2004-05 2004-05
to 2008-09
Project
III
Project
IV
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III 7nos
December 2012
2005-06 2005-06
to 2009-10
Project IV to Xl1
Project V to XI
Project IVtoVIII
Project IV to Vll1
Project IV to VIII
Project IV to XII
Project IV to VIII
45 nos December
2012
2006-07 2006-07
to 2010-11
Project XIII to XXI
Project XII to XVIII
Project IXto XIV
Project IXtoXI
Project IX to XV
Project XIII to XXI
Project IX to XIII 46 nos
December 2012
Total - 21 nos 17 nos 14 nos 11 nos 15 nos 21 nos 13 nos 112 nos
ii) Prescribe yearly release of fund ()
a) Projects sanctioned in 1999-2000 [WDP Guide lines (1999)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 10 20 20 15 10 10
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b) Projects sanctioned in 2000-2001 [WDP Guide lines (2001)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 15 15 15 15 15 10
c) Project sanctioned in 2003-04 up to 2006-07 [Hariyali guidelines (2003)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1 st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst
15 30 30 15 10
The above 112 projects are for treatment of 439 micro watersheds covering a total area of 221225 hectare with a total cost of Rs1305325 lakh for which cost sharing is 9167 by GOI and 833 by State Government that is RS1200222 lakh Central Share and Rs1 05106 lakh State Share respectively
The District-wise physical target and financial implication is shown below
Name of District No of Projects
Project Cost
Area of treatmentCS (Rs in lakh)
SS (Rs in lakh)
Total (Rs in lakh)
East Khasi Hills 21 212108 19282 231390 38565
West Khasi Hills 17 175234 13750 188984 33496
Jaintia Hills 14 147120 13374 160494 26749
Ri Bhoi 11 150700 13700 164400 27400
East Garo Hills 15 178750 16250 195000 32500
West Garo Hills 21 204310 16750 221060 38515
South Garo Hills 13 132000 12000 144000 24300
Total 112 1200222 105106 1305328 221225
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6 INTEGRATED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (IWMP)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified
approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in a realistic and
holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved
the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major areas
in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State
Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level constitution of District
Project - Level Institutions for implementation of the projects for the Participatory Watershed Projects with
financial social and economic empowerment to the watershed communities in close coordination with the
local institutions Another aspect is the equity and participatory resources management with due regards to the
economically weaker section within the village community
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INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING
The Central Assistance for setting up of the State Level Nodal Agency for implementation of IWMP
during 2009-10 has also been sanctioned amounting to Rs7125 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring
Grants vide GOIrsquos Letter NOK11 01192009IWMP (IS) dt 1792009
The Central Assistance for setting up of District Watershed Cell cum Data Centre (DWCDC) during
2009-10 has also been amounting to Rs 5950 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring Grants vide letter
No K1101192009IWMP (IS) dt 922010
ACCELERATED BENEFIT IRRIGATION PROGRAMME
9 Nos Ongoing Projects under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme
Year of Commencement 2009-10
Remark The above projects have been completed during 2011-12
7
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8 RASHTRIYA KRISHI VIGYAN YOJANA
The Scheme is funded by the Agriculture Department and implemented by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
81 Aim of RKVY
The National Agriculture Development Programme (NADP) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) aims to achieve 4 annual growth in the agriculture sector during the XI Plan period by ensuring a holistic development of agriculture amp allied sectors
82 Objectives of RKVY
The main objectives of RKVY are
(i) To incentivize the States so as to increase public investment in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(ii) Toprovide flexibility amp autonomy to States in the process of planning and executing Agriculture amp Allied Sector Schemes
(iii) To ensure the preparation of agriculture plans for the Districts and the States based on agroshyclimatic conditions availability of Technology and natural resources
(iv) To ensure that the local needs crops priorities are reflected in the agricultural plans of the states
(v) To achieve the goal of reducing the yield gaps in important crops through focused interventions
(vi) To maximize returns to the farmers in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(vii) To bring about quantifiable changes in the production amp productivity of various components of Agriculture amp Allied Sectors by addressing them in a holistic manner
83 Basic Features of RKVY
Amongst other the basic feature under RKVY is that the states are given sufficient fiexibility under the scheme to make appropriate local choices so that the outcomes are as envisaged in the aims amp objectives
While the other seeks to encourage convergence with schemes like NREGS SGSY BRGF including Watershed Development
84 ProjectScheme Proposal
841 Area of focus
(i) Development of Rainfed Farming System in amp outside watershed areas as also Integrated Development of Watershed area Wastelands and river valleys Assistance for development of land as also assistance for horticulture generating livelihoods for farmers Below the Poverty Line (BPL) in particular
(ii) Activities relating to enhancement of Horticultural production amp popularization of micro-irrigation systems
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Assistance will be available for nursery development horticulture activities including marketing and dripsprinkler irrigation
842 Particulars of Schemes under RKVY
The proposed schemes are as follows
I Soil amp Water Conservation for enhancing crop production amp productivity in river valley valley bottom lands
II Soil amp Water Conservation for improving crop production amp productivity of cultivated Jhum amp Bun lands including abandoned Jhum amp Bun lands
III Soil amp Water Conservation for restoring amp reclaiming cultivable wastelands affected by mining amp quarrying
IV Soil amp Water Conservation for improvement of traditional water conservation amp distribution system for enhanced crop production
843 Strategy for Implementation of the above Schemes
Keeping in view of the aim for achieving 4 growth under agriculture sector by ensuring holistic amp realistic development of agri and allied service including the area of focus the strategy for implementation of the above schemes under RKVY is outlined as followsshy
1 Improvement of Soil health amp tilth
2 Promotion of moisture regime within the soil profile
3 Improvement of crop production
4 Promotion of cropping intensity (crop-rotational system)
5 Water management
6 Promotion of household gardening for crop production
7 Land and water resources treatment for protective amp productive uses
8 Promotion of IFS amp SALT System for enhanced production amp productivity under Agri amp allied sectors
9 Promotion of livelihoods gainful employment opportunity
844 Project Components
The above schemes under RKVY constitute the following components
(i) Conservation Technology Adoption Adoption of appropriate Soil amp Water Conservation techniques amp measures (Biological Agronomic and MechanicalEngineering) - 85 (Rs 14000- per hectare)
(ii) Livelihoods - 15 (Rs 2500- per hectare)
Per unit area costing Rs 16500- per hectare
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845 Conservation Technology Adoption Component
On farm Off-farm Treatment and protection
Land Development Land Drainage Field Bunding Graded Bunding Terracing
Drainage Channel
treatment amp protection
Check dam Water conservation
Micro-Irrigation Water
Harvesting Farm Pond Diversion Dam GuIly Plugging amp Stream bank protection etc
Inputs Seeds amp plants manures amp fertilizers soil amendment
Agronomic
Measures
Conservation Farming Cropping System Water Management
Safe
surface runoff
Grassed Water ways Channel
Treatment amp Improvement Safe water disposal amp outlet
846 Livelihood Component
It includes the following
(i) Agriculture (field crops)
(ii) Fishery
(iii) Piggery
(iv) Sericulture
(v) Horticulture including setting up of nursery units
(vi) Composting unit
(vii) Apiculture
(viii) Poultry duckery
(ix) Floriculture including establishment of nursery units amp others
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9 WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN SHIFTING CULTIVATION AREAS (WDPSCA)
The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards it is a 100 central assistance through the ministry of agriculture amp co-operation Government of India
sum Implementation during VIIIth Plan
12 (twelve) Watershed Projects were taken up from the year 1995-96 All the twelve projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan (1999-2000)
lsaquo Total Area for Treatment
lsaquo Total Area Treatment (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total families Treated
sum Implementation during IXth Plan
= 1294450 ha
= 1294450 ha
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= 3692 nos
38 (thirty eight) new Watershed Projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan ie 1999-2000 The Projects were completed during the Xth Plan ie 2006-07
lsaquo Total Geographical Area
lsaquo Total Area Treated (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total Families Treated
= 3698300 ha
= 3228200 ha
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= 7612 nos
sum Implementation during Xth Plan amp XIth Plan
During 2006-07 (end of Xth Plan) 63 (sixty three) Watershed Projects was approved by the State Level Steering Committee and the Government of India which are ongoing
lsaquo Total Geographical Area = 4379200 ha
lsaquo Proposed Area for Treatment = 3160000 ha
lsaquo Total Project Cost = Rs 347600 lakhs
lsaquo Total Families to be Benefitted = 9865 nos
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145
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PHOTO SECTION
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BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
From the Editorial Boardrsquos Desk This year the Soil amp Water Conservation Department is coming out with another issue of its Annual
Report which is in fact a rendition of the progressive continuation of its performances and other matters
related with the Department
Conservation of natural resources is a dynamic subject ndash one which is fraught with variances depending
upon climatic changes unpredictability of natural forces as well as impact and effects of human activities
Therefore concepts of natural resources development need to be updated modified and also consolidated from
time to time Today development processes are not the domain of governmental agencies alone Stakeholders
community leadership and beneficiaries at the grassroots level were taken into confidence and privy to
formulation and implementation of projects at certain stages Even the traditional methods and indigenous
knowledge systems were nowadays given due consideration wherever practicable and feasible Moreover the
increasing eco-degeneration has prompted planners to intensify interventions through Central and State
Government departments and agencies
This Annual Report attempts to encapsulate the diverse activities of the Department in a way that it
will project and portray the manifestation of its aims and objectives as envisages in its policies Besides
updates on administration personnel training programmes and other related matters are featured In part
these will be supported by vivid photographs and feedbacks from amongst some of the communities as well as
successful innovations of some projects and schemes undertaken
In this regard the undersigned and members of the Editorial Board expressed their appreciation to
Officers and Staff of the Department who have provided necessary inputs and documentation of the works
undertaken in their respective Divisions Branches Our gratitude also goes to Prof RC Laloo Honrsquoble Minister incharge Soil amp Water Conservation Department Shri Comingone Ymbon Parliamentary Secretary Soil amp Water Conservation Department Shri Barkos Warjri IAS Additional Chief Secretary Soil amp Water
Conservation Department Smti MHK Marak IAS Commissioner amp Secretary Soil amp Water Conservation Commissioner amp Secretary Soil amp Water Conservation Department and Smti RD Marak IAS Secretary Soil amp Water Conservation Department I also take this opportunity to extend our thankfulness to the
officials of various Ministries of the Government of India for their initiatives and guidance in the implementation of Central projects in the State
Chairman Editorial Board
Soil amp Water Conservation Department Meghalaya
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annual report 2011 - 2012
Prof RC Laloo MSc PHD Minister Soil amp Water Conservation
Meghalaya Shillong
Message It gives me immense satisfaction to see that the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
is coming out with its Annual Report for the current year
Besides portraying the activities and performances of the Department the Annual Report is also a testimony to the hard work put in by the different levels of functionaries and personnel to see that the schemes and projects take off Such efforts give impetus to the goals of conservation and management of land resources of the State and also bring in much needed support to the rural communities in terms of uplifting their socio-economic condition
I am confident that the Department will stride on ahead in its task and that it would continue to not only execute projects and environmental schemes but that it would play the role of a facilitator of developmental processes both in rural and urban settings
I therefore extend my thankfulness to the Department for the publication of the Annual Report 2012 and wish it success hencetoforth
(Prof RC Laloo)
Office Yojana Bhavan Room No 413 Tel No 03642224576 PABX 2644 Mobile 9862088281 Email rclaloo4yahoocom
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annual report 2011 - 2012
Shri C Ymbon
Parliamentary Secretary To assist Minister
ic Soil amp Water Conservation Food amp Civil Supplies Taxation
Meghalaya Shillong
0364 - 2224620 (office) 2417 EPABX
Mobile 94361 06353
Message I am happy to know that the Soil and Water Conservation Department is publishing
the Annual Report 2012 where the performances of the Department are depicted
The Soil and Water Conservation Department is one of the major line departments of
the State Government which was entrusted with the task of conservation of our precious natural
resources The Department had been able to take up a number of projects aiming at conservation
and management of the land and water resources of the State This Annual Report reflects the
diversified reaches of the Department in resources conservation and livelihood uplift of the
people of the State
I extend my good wishes to the officers and staff of the Department for their roles in the
implementation of various projects and schemes which made the publication of this Annual
Report possible
(Coming One Ymbon)
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Room No 319 Rilang BuildingBarkos Warjri IAS Additional Chief Secretary
Tel 0364-2226349 (O) 2224201 Extn 2269to the Government of Meghalaya Fax 0364-2225470
Email - barkoswyahoocom
Message
I am proud that the Soil amp Water Conservation Department is bringing out
its Annual Report (2011 - 12) The Department has undertaken many activities aimed
at improving the life of the farmers by way of water conservation activities like dams
and water harvesting structures and through soil conservation interventions like terracing
and other land development works I consider it a privilege to be part of such an
enthusiastic and committed department made up of officers and staff who are interested
in improving the condition of citizens especially in rural areas by various innovative
interventions and by winning the confidence of various communities the department
works with
I hope that the department continues to do its good work and further
improve on its performance
Barkos WarjriBarkos WarjriBarkos WarjriBarkos Warjri Meghalaya Secretariat Shillong-793001
(Barkos Warjri)
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Introduction
Meghalaya known as ldquoAbode of the Cloudsrdquo is characterized by hilly terrains and high intensity rainfall with climatic conditions ranging from temperate to sub-tropical Although endowed with varied natural resources and rich in bio-diversity the State is at present subjected to intense pressure and threat to its environment The over-exploitation of natural resources that is land water and vegetation by human activities and other adverse practices which include mismanagement of resources and illinadequate land management practices has further deteriorated the already fragile ecosystems in the State This has resulted in never ending problems of land degradation incidence of flash floods sedimentation of streambeds and water reservoirs emergence of wastelands and destruction of catchment areas All this has led to aggravation of poverty and adversely affected the socio-economic condition of the people of the State Taking cognizance of the above factors the Department felt a strong need to bring about convergence networking and harmonization through the adoption of compatible and appropriate soil and water conservation practices to enhance farm production and ensure the utilization of natural resources in a sustained manner
Mandate
Natural resources management in particular the soil water and vegetation resources in the context of perpetual utilization and sustainable development of the said resources to improve and sustain livelihood system and to aid in income earning activities of the user-communities
Aims
reg Promote sustainable utilization of soil water vegetation resources
reg Sustainable food support and water needs
reg Promote social economic and ecological development
Objectives
lsaquo Dissipating accelerated soil erosion surface runoff and erosion of topsoil
lsaquo Enhancing water holding capacity of the soil
lsaquo Improving soil moisture regime within the soil profile monolith
lsaquo Promoting soil health and tilth
lsaquo Providing soil cover with forest trees fruit treesplantation crops etc
lsaquo Protecting stream river bank erosion and denudation of cultivable cultivated land
lsaquo Protecting drainage area of water sources
lsaquo Harvesting rainwater for multipurpose utilities
lsaquo Establishing micro-irrigation facilities
lsaquo Enhancing agricultural crop productivity
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lsaquo Promoting Integrated Farming System
lsaquo Promoting livelihood and gainful employment opportunities
Pre-requisites
In this natural resources management endeavour it is important for the local partners in development that is the local institutions community stakeholders users to unreservedly voluntarily and actively participate in the different phases - explanatory planning phases and upward Secondly it is also equally required for other development departments to willingly practice for ensuring convergence to bring about holistic and realistic development of the people Lastly the importance of Public-Private-Partnership in up-scaling the natural resources management programmes require no emphasis
Agenda of Action
To ensure that the service-deliveries promote and meet the afore-cited aim and objectives a mechanism to take forward the system is required They are underlined as follows
bull Formulation of Land Use and Action Plan on a participatory mode adoption of appropriate soil and water conservation techniques and measures preferably on a Watershed basis which is increasingly recognized as an ideal approach for Integrated Natural Resources Management Programme
bull Strengthening the information Education Communication Systems Capacity Building amp Demonstration
bull Application of science and technology and research amp development inputs
bull Awareness campaign mobilization and organization of the community empowerment building their capacity upgradation of local skills
bull Promotion and encouragement of Self Help Institutions and other promoting institutions
bull Designing mechanism to monitor and evaluate socio-techno-economic impacts and results
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ADMINISTRATIVE SETUP OF THE DEPARTMENT
DIRECTORATE
reg Planning
reg Engineering
reg Survey
reg Project Formulation
reg Cartography
reg Monitoring amp Evaluation
reg Extension amp Publicity
BRANCH DIRECTORATE
bull Research amp Training Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
bull Jhum Control Tura
FIELD EXECUTIVES
In the field the works of the Department are executed by the Territorial and the Cash Crop Divisions supported by the Soil amp Water Conservation Ranges and Soil amp Water Conservation Beats
THE DIVISIONS East Khasi Hills
sum Shillong Soil and Water Conservation Territorial Division
bull Southern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Mawphlang
bull Shillong Soil amp Water Conservation Range Shillong
bull Laitlyngkot Soil amp Water Conservation Range Laitlyngkot
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Shillong
bull Sohra Soil amp Water Conservation Range Sohra
bull Weiloi Soil amp Water Conservation Beat Office Weiloi
sum Shillong Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Division
bull Shillong Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Shillong
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Jaintia Hills
sum Jaintia Hills Soil and Water Conservation Territorial Division
bull Jowai Soil amp Water Conservation Range Thadlaskeintilde
bull Khliehriat Soil amp Water Conservation Range Khliehriat
bull Lumshnong Soil amp Water Conservation Range Lumshnong
bull Amlarem Soil amp Water Conservation Range Amlarem
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Jowai
bull Shangpung Soil amp Water Conservation Range Shangpung
sum Jaintia Hills Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Division
bull Amlarem Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Amlarem
bull Lumshnong Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Lumshnong
bull Namdong Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Namdong
West Khasi Hills
sum Nongstoin Soil and Water Conservation Division
bull Mawkyrwat Soil amp Water Conservation Range Mawkyrwat
bull Sonapahar Soil amp Water Conservation Range Riangdo
bull Mairang Soil amp Water Conservation Range Mairang
bull Border Areas Soil amp Water Conservation Range Ranikor
bull Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Range Nongstoin
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Nongstoin
bull Sonapahar CC Beat Office Sonapahar
Ri - Bhoi
sum Ri-Bhoi Soil and Water Conservation Division
bull Northern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Nongpoh
bull Western Soil amp Water Conservation Range Patharkhmah
bull Marngar Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Marngar
bull Umroi Soil amp Water Conservation Beat Office Umroi
bull Sonidan Soil amp Water Conservation Range Sonidan
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West Garo Hills
sum Tura Soil and Water Conservation Territorial Division
bull Southern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Machangpani
bull Central Soil amp Water Conservation Range Thebronggre
bull Anogre Soil amp Water Conservation Range Anogre
bull Damjonggre Soil amp Water Conservation Range Garobadha
bull Jongchipara Soil amp Water Conservation Range Jongchipara
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Tura
sum Tura Soil and Water Conservation Cash Crop Division
bull Danakgre Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Danakgre
bull Ampati Cash Crop Soil amp Water Conservation Beat Office Ampati
Dadengre Cash Crop Soil and Water Conservation Beat Office Dadengre
- Supervising the day to day work so as to ensure timely completion of works and submission of reports
East Garo Hills
sum Simsanggresoil and Water Conservation Division
bull Northern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Wageasi
bull Eastern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Songsak Bonegre
bull Mendipathar Soil amp Water Conservation Range Mendipathar
bull Williamnagar Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Williamnagar
bull Wageasi Cash Crop Range Wageasi
bull Bajengdoba Cash Crop Beat Office Bajengdoba
bull Rongjeng Cash Crop Beat Office Rongjeng
bull Kharkutta Cash Crop Beat Office Kharkutta
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Williamnagar
bull Adokgre Beat Office Adokgre
South Garo Hills
sum South Garo Hills Soil and Water Conservation Cash Crop Division
bull Baghmara Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Baghmara
bull Chokpot Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Chokpot
bull Rongara Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Beat Office Rongara
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DUTIES amp FUNCTIONS OF DIFFERENT LEVEL OF OFFICES OF THE DEPARTMENT
1 Directorate of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
- Structuring and providing inputs for consideration in natural resources conservation and management policy framing direction and administration
- Providing extension publicity and public relation support including monitoring and evaluation support to the subordinate offices
- To allocate duties to all officers and employees within their respective establishment etc
- To allocate and ensure smooth flow of funds for different schemes to the respective Divisions
- The office of the Director is the appellate authority pertaining to the Right to Information
- Preparation of Draft Annual Plan Annual Non-Plan Estimates and details of Schemes
- To ensure timely submission of Quarterly Progress Report by different Divisions and compilation of the same
2 Office of the Joint Director (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
- Designing Training CoursesProgrammes Providing Training Support
- To coordinate the Project Plan
- Providing inputs to the Directorate of Soil amp Water Conservation of all the Field Trial Programmes conducted at the Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
- Coordinating providing information and feedback to the Directorate of Soil amp Water Conservation etc
3 Office of the Joint Director Tura
- To coordinate Project Plans of all Divisions under Garo Hills
- Furnishing information and feedback to the Directorate
- Superintending monitoring and evaluation projects of the Department under his jurisdiction etc
4 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Territorial Divisions
- Implementation of different Central Schemes and assisted State Plan Schemes
- Inspection and monitoring of different activities implemented through different schemes
- Preparation of plan and estimates of the Division
- To allocate duties to all officers and employees in the Division
- Supervising the day to day work so as to ensure timely completion of works and submission of reports
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5 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Cash Crop Division
- The main function of the Division is to look after specific developmental works of the Department in the District through cash crops and cash horticultural crops development and improvement
- Implementation of various cash crops and cash horticultural developmental programmes through Departmental and SubsidyGrant-in-Aid Schemes
- Raising of nurseries of various crop species to meet the planting materials requirement of different schemes and for distribution to the farmers
6 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
- The main function of the Division is to carry out soil testing to determine the fertility status of the soil for Departmental plantations such as Rubber Coffee Citrus Plantations etc and also in the watershed areas implemented by the Department
- The Division also recommends the balanced use of fertilizers in optimum quantities through the correct method suitable for specific soilcrop conditions
- The Division conducts reconnaissance and detailed soil survey of watersheds as when necessary
7 Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management
- The main function of this office is to conduct and carry out detailed field surveys and preparation of DPRs pertaining to soil and water conservation works based on a watershed approach This office had from time to time prepared Detailed Project Reports on various Centrally Sponsored Scheme and State Plan Schemes such as Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) River Valley Project amp Flood Prone Areas (RVPampFPR) Improved Shifting Cultivation Scheme Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) etc
8 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
sum Civil Engineering
This office is responsible for checking the Plan amp Estimates of the different construction works like water harvesting structures check dams retention walls etc and also of the Residential and Non-Residential buildings submitted by the Drawing and Disbursing Officers of the Department
sum Mechanical Engineering
Another function of this office is to look after the maintenance and repair of the vehicles of the Department and to ensure that the vehicles are kept in good running condition Besides these the division is also responsible for taking up matters pertaining to the proposals for condemnation of old vehicles with the concerned authority as well as for purchase of new vehicles
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PROGRAMMES OF THE DEPARTMENT The programmesschemes implemented by the Department include both Centrally Sponsored Schemes
as well as State Plan Schemes
A State Plan Schemes
(1) Soil amp Water Conservation in General Areas
(2) Jhum Control Scheme
(3) Improved JhumBun Cultivation Scheme
(4) Watershed Management Programme
B Centrally Sponsored Schemes
(1) Integrated Wasteland Development Programme (IWDP)
(2) Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)
C Additional Central Assistance
(1) Watershed Development Project in Shifting Cultivation Areas (WDPSCA)
(2)Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)
D NABARD Loan
Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF)
E Other Government of India Schemes
(1) Soil Conservation for enhancing the productivity of degraded lands in the catchment of River Kopili in Jaintia Hills District under Macro-Management Mode of Agriculture Department Meghalaya
(2) Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Yojna (RKVY) with the State Agriculture Department as Nodal Department
F Special Plan Assistance
(1) Cherrapunjee Ecological Project- Restoration of Degraded Lands Under Sohra Plateau
A State Plan Schemes
1 Soil amp Water Conservation In General Areas
This scheme covers the general areas outside those not specifically covered by other packages of schemes of the Department Its main objective is to reduce soil erosion hazards and land degradation and conservation of water where individualsgroups of farmers are targeted Activities taken up under this Scheme include terracing and reclamation erosion control water conservation and distribution afforestation cashhorticulture crops development works water harvesting works farm ponds etc
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2 Jhum Control Scheme
The scheme was implemented since inception of the state The aims and objectives of the scheme are to wean away the jhummia families from the primitive and destructive type of cultivation to settled cultivation by providing permanent land for sustainable cultivation with assured irrigation and to protect the barren hill slopes with vegetation such as cash crophorticultural plantations and afforestation programmes Due to financial constraint under the State Plan Fund at present only cashhorticultural crop plantation programmes are being taken up
3 Improved JhumBun Cultivation Scheme
The Scheme of Improved Jhum Bun Cultivation is a new scheme where jhummias are allowed to practice their traditional method of cultivation in one single plot continuously for 3-4 years but with a little modification in which the soil and water conservation practices like graded bunding with safe disposal outlets and grassed waterways will be constructed and necessary inputs like improved seeds and locally available organic manures are provided to them The upper reaches of the hillock will be covered with afforestation plantation whereas in the middle reaches horticulture plantation will be taken up and the lower reaches with agricultural development activities
Objectives
a Prevention of land degradation by adopting multi-disciplinary integrated approach of soil and water conservation practices
b Improvement of land capability soil moisture regime and soil-plant-nutrient relationship
c To improve the social and economic fabrics of the shifting cultivators and ensure productivity on a sustainable basis
d To intercept surface run-off provide safe disposal of surface run-off to encourage sub surface and base flow
Under this scheme 7(Seven) pilot projects on a pilot basis are being implemented- one each in all the 7 Districts of the State
4 Watershed Management Programme
The programme aims for treating the micro watersheds on an integrated approach The activities include treatment of arable land non-arable land and drainage lines Due to fund constraint the activities have been confined mainly to afforestation cashhorticultural crop developmental works
B Centrally Sponsored Schemes
1 Integrated Wasteland Development Programme (IWDP)
The scheme is funded by the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The Central Share is 9166 and the State Share is 834The Scheme has been implemented since 1999 -2000
The main objective of the programme is to improve the productivity of wastelands and thereby improve
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the living standards of the rural poor who own these lands The development of these wastelands is taken up on a watershed basis Special emphasis is given to conservation of soil moisture in situ
through integrated approach with bottom up planning
2 Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)
During 2009-10 the Government of India Ministry of Rural Development Department of Land Resources has approved for treatment of 30000 hectares in 18 watershed projects of the State The Central and State share sharing component is in the ratio of 9010 percent The main objectives of this programme are as follows
1 To dissipate soil and water erosion and surface run-off
2 To harvest recycle surface runoff and rainwater
3 To enhance soil moisture regime water holding capacity
4 To promote sub-surface flow base flow and ground water recharge
5 To improve soil health and tilth
6 To improve production and productivity
7 To promote generation and gainful employment opportunities
C Special Central Assistance Schemes
1 Watershed Development Project in Shifting Cultivation Areas (WDPSCA)
- The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards It is a 100 Central assistance through the Ministry of Agriculture amp Co-operation Government of India
The main thrust of the project is as follows
bull Protect hill slopes of jhum areas through soil and water conservation measures on a watershed basis
bull Encourage and assist jhummia families to develop jhum land for productive uses with improved cultivation and suitable package of practices leading to settled cultivation
bull Improved socio-economic status of jhummia families through householdland-based activities
bull Mitigate ill effects of shifting cultivation by introducing appropriate land use as per land capacity and improved technologies
2 Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)
This is a Central assistance scheme sponsored by the Ministry of Water Resources It is in the form of central grant (90 of the project cost) and the balance cost of the project (10) as the Statersquos share which is to be arranged by the state government from its own resources The main thrust of the programme is to increase the area under irrigation thereby increasing the productivity of the area and improving the socio-economic condition of the people
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D NABARD Loan - Soil amp Water Conservation Scheme Under RIDF
The Department started implementing Scheme under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund shyNABARD Loan from the year 2000-2001 onwards
The basic objective of the scheme is to enhance the productivity of agriculture and its allied activities and in small river valleys thereby improving the socio-economic set up of the people in the rural areas Besides these the scheme also envisages to promote sustainable development through conservation and management of soil and water
E Other Government of India Schemes
(1) Soil and Water Conservation in the Catchment of River Kopili
The Department is implementing a scheme known as River Valley Project amp Flood Prone River (RVP
amp FPR) of River Kopili under the Macro-management mode The State Agriculture Department is
the Nodal Department of this centrally sponsored programme of the Ministry of Agriculture Department
of Agriculture amp Co-operation (Natural Resource Management Division)
Objectives -
bull Prevention of land degradation by adoption of appropriate based soil and water conservation measures on watershed approach
bull Improvement of land capability and moisture regime in the watersheds
bull Promotion of land-use to match land capability
bull Prevention of soil erosion and run off from the watershed to prevent premature siltation of reservoirs
The selection of the watersheds was based as per the priority list of the watersheds The Soil and Land Use Survey of India (SLUSI) was engaged in the task of priority delineation and detailed Soil survey of the Kopili Catchment The watersheds have been prioritized based on the magnitude and criticality of degradation into five categories viz Very High High Medium Low and Very Low
PRIORITY CATEGORY NO OF WATERSHEDS AREA IN HA
Very High 259 111516
High 84 37121
Medium 40 19320
Low 4 2032
GRAND TOTAL 387 169989
2 Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Yojana (RKVY)
The area of focus of this programme is for the development of Rainfed Farming Systems in and outside watershed areas as also integrated development of watershed areas wastelands river valleys
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and for activities relating to enhancement of horticultural production and popularization of micro irrigation systems The thrust area is to promote regeneration oftopsoil its health and tilth and to improve soil fertility crop production land and water productivity of watershed areas wasteland river valleysvalley bottom lands and the eco-system as a whole The fund is released by the State Agriculture Department for the schemes approved for implementation by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
F Cherrapunjee Ecological Project- Restoration of Degraded Lands Under Sohra Plateau
The Government of Meghalaya through the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation has initiated a
programme through the Eco Restoration to improve the ecology and environment of Sohra and its
adjoining villages which encompasses a total of 45 villages This project aims to shy
bull Ameliorate the ecology and environment of Sohra Plateau
bull Restore degraded lands
bull Strengthen village level institutions or NRM
bull Minimize human activities detrimental to the environment
bull Create avenues for sustainable livelihood
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PHYSICAL amp FINANCIALACHIEVEMENT UNDER VARIOUS SCHEMES
1 Soil and Water Conservation in General Areas
The physical and financial achievement under the Scheme upto 2011-12 is as undershy
Table
SOIL CONSERVATION SCHEME
ITEMS Achievement upto 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakh)
i Land Development (Terracing) 745792 Ha 11439
ii Reclamation of Valley Bottom Land 401690 Ha 6799
iii Erosion Control Works 1324907 Ha 118309
iv Water Conservation amp Distribution 970288 Ha 88286
v Afforestation 2063647 Ha 88073
vi Pasture Development Works 10350 Ha 1686
vii Water Harvesting 1631 Nos 50252
viii Cash Crop Development Works 253117 Ha Nurseries -2771381 Nos
88837
TOTAL 45375
Jhum Control Programme
The physical and financial achievement under the Scheme upto 2011-12 is as undershy
Table
JHUM CONTROL SCHEME
ITEMS ACHIEVEMENT UPTO 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakh)
i Terracing lsquo 43736
ii Reclamation 310699Ha 11380
iii Follow-up Programmes 582811 Ha 11360
iv Afforestation 382817Ha 11348
v IrrigationWater Conservation amp Distribution 683565 Ha 37154
vi Camp and Camp Equipments
vii Dwelling Houses
44500 Nos
166500 Nos
4306
3331
viii Drinking Water 30600 Nos 2531
ix Link Roads 66969 Kms 12185
x CashHorticultural Crop Development 783693 Ha Nurseries 1066203 Nos 190815
TOTAL 328146
2
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3 Improved Shifting Cultivation
The Government of Meghalaya had approved this new scheme on a pilot project basis from 2007shy08 These are as (i) Mukbu Village in Jaintia Hills and (ii) Mawthawniaw- Diskiang Village in West Khasi Hills during the year Total amountof expenditure on the Scheme for the year 2007-08 is Rs 285737000
5 (Five) more pilot projects one each for East Khasi Hills Ri-BhoiEast Garo Hills West Garo Hills and South Garo Hills Districts respectively were sanctioned during 2008 -09 as followsshy
1 East Khasi Hills District - Pdei Jarain Village Cluster
2 Ri-Bhoi District - Umladew Village
3 East Garo Hills District - Chimagre-Dawa-Chipit- Chima-Nengkra
4 West Garo Hills District - Ampangre-Ch u pongre-Mongalgre
5 South Garo Hills District - Deran-Songmong-Doren-Songgitcham-Ramigre Asinggre
Types of works under the Scheme
i Capacity BuildingTrainingField VisitExtension Service
ii Entry Point Activities Construction of Link RoadsDrinking Water Structure etc
iii Graded Bunding (i) Graded Bunds (ii) Loose Boulder amp (iii) Box Terracing
iv Safe Disposal Outlet
v Grassed Waterways
vi Reclamation of Valley Bottom Land
vii Follow-up Programmes Supply of Improved SeedsManures etc
viii Composite Nursery
ix Afforestation
x Agro-Horticulture
xi Agro-Forestry
xii Water Harvesting StructureDug-out PondsImpounded Ponds etc
xiii Water Distribution structure
xiv Check DamBoulder Check Dam
xv Camp Hut
xvi Domestic Livestock PromotionPiggeryPoultryCattleFisheryBee-Keeping etc
xvii Service Sector-CarpentryBlack SmithTailoringHandicrafts
xviii Kitchen Gardening
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4 Watershed Management Programme
The physical and financial achievements under the Scheme upto 2011-12
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
ITEMS ACHIEVEMENT UPTO 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakhs)
i Terrracing amp Land Reclamation 388621 Ha 20970
ii Follow-up Programmes Seeds Manures Fertilizers amp Cultivation Cost 292550 Ha 5777
iii Irrigation Water Conservation amp Distribution 391187 Ha 27516
iv Drinking 9500 Nos 1206
v Link Roads 17826 Ha 36571
vi Afforestation 670535 Ha 36614
vii Cash Crops Horticultural Development 271674 Ha Nurseries 425022 Nos 90600
viii Fodderamp Pasture
ix Water Harvesting Works
2200 Ha
17700 Nos
134
8176
x Erosion Control Works 152631 Ha 13437
TOTAL 241008
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5 THE INTEGRATED WASTELANDS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (IWDP)
The Integrated Wastelands Development Programme (IWDP) launched in 1989 under the aegis of the National Wastelands Development Board aimed at development of wastelands on watershed basis With an intention of involving village communities in the implementation of Watershed Development Projects (WDP) under IWDP the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) Government of India (GOI) adopted the WDP Guidelines (1995) wef 141995 which was subsequently revised in August 2001 (WDP Revised Guidelines 2001) To further simplify procedures and involve the PRI more meaningfully in Planning Implementation and Management of Economic Development Activities in rural areas the GOI evolved New Guidelines for Hariyali (2003) which are under implementation wef April 1 2003
i) There are 112 Projects sanctioned by GOI as follows
Year of Sanction of lWDP Project
Project Period
East Khasi Hills
West Khasi Hills
Jaintia Hills
Ri Bhoi East Garo Hills
West Garo Hills
South Garo Hills
Total GOIrsquos cut off dcie of completion
1999shy2000
1999-2000 to
2002-03 - Project II Project I 2 nos
March 2011
2000-01 2000-01
to 2004-05
Project I Project I Project I Project I Project I 5 nos March 2011
2003-04 2003-04
to 2007-08
Project II Project
III Project II Project II Project II Project II Projectll 7 nos December
2012
2004-05 2004-05
to 2008-09
Project
III
Project
IV
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III 7nos
December 2012
2005-06 2005-06
to 2009-10
Project IV to Xl1
Project V to XI
Project IVtoVIII
Project IV to Vll1
Project IV to VIII
Project IV to XII
Project IV to VIII
45 nos December
2012
2006-07 2006-07
to 2010-11
Project XIII to XXI
Project XII to XVIII
Project IXto XIV
Project IXtoXI
Project IX to XV
Project XIII to XXI
Project IX to XIII 46 nos
December 2012
Total - 21 nos 17 nos 14 nos 11 nos 15 nos 21 nos 13 nos 112 nos
ii) Prescribe yearly release of fund ()
a) Projects sanctioned in 1999-2000 [WDP Guide lines (1999)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 10 20 20 15 10 10
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b) Projects sanctioned in 2000-2001 [WDP Guide lines (2001)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 15 15 15 15 15 10
c) Project sanctioned in 2003-04 up to 2006-07 [Hariyali guidelines (2003)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1 st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst
15 30 30 15 10
The above 112 projects are for treatment of 439 micro watersheds covering a total area of 221225 hectare with a total cost of Rs1305325 lakh for which cost sharing is 9167 by GOI and 833 by State Government that is RS1200222 lakh Central Share and Rs1 05106 lakh State Share respectively
The District-wise physical target and financial implication is shown below
Name of District No of Projects
Project Cost
Area of treatmentCS (Rs in lakh)
SS (Rs in lakh)
Total (Rs in lakh)
East Khasi Hills 21 212108 19282 231390 38565
West Khasi Hills 17 175234 13750 188984 33496
Jaintia Hills 14 147120 13374 160494 26749
Ri Bhoi 11 150700 13700 164400 27400
East Garo Hills 15 178750 16250 195000 32500
West Garo Hills 21 204310 16750 221060 38515
South Garo Hills 13 132000 12000 144000 24300
Total 112 1200222 105106 1305328 221225
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6 INTEGRATED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (IWMP)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified
approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in a realistic and
holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved
the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major areas
in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State
Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level constitution of District
Project - Level Institutions for implementation of the projects for the Participatory Watershed Projects with
financial social and economic empowerment to the watershed communities in close coordination with the
local institutions Another aspect is the equity and participatory resources management with due regards to the
economically weaker section within the village community
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INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING
The Central Assistance for setting up of the State Level Nodal Agency for implementation of IWMP
during 2009-10 has also been sanctioned amounting to Rs7125 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring
Grants vide GOIrsquos Letter NOK11 01192009IWMP (IS) dt 1792009
The Central Assistance for setting up of District Watershed Cell cum Data Centre (DWCDC) during
2009-10 has also been amounting to Rs 5950 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring Grants vide letter
No K1101192009IWMP (IS) dt 922010
ACCELERATED BENEFIT IRRIGATION PROGRAMME
9 Nos Ongoing Projects under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme
Year of Commencement 2009-10
Remark The above projects have been completed during 2011-12
7
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8 RASHTRIYA KRISHI VIGYAN YOJANA
The Scheme is funded by the Agriculture Department and implemented by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
81 Aim of RKVY
The National Agriculture Development Programme (NADP) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) aims to achieve 4 annual growth in the agriculture sector during the XI Plan period by ensuring a holistic development of agriculture amp allied sectors
82 Objectives of RKVY
The main objectives of RKVY are
(i) To incentivize the States so as to increase public investment in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(ii) Toprovide flexibility amp autonomy to States in the process of planning and executing Agriculture amp Allied Sector Schemes
(iii) To ensure the preparation of agriculture plans for the Districts and the States based on agroshyclimatic conditions availability of Technology and natural resources
(iv) To ensure that the local needs crops priorities are reflected in the agricultural plans of the states
(v) To achieve the goal of reducing the yield gaps in important crops through focused interventions
(vi) To maximize returns to the farmers in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(vii) To bring about quantifiable changes in the production amp productivity of various components of Agriculture amp Allied Sectors by addressing them in a holistic manner
83 Basic Features of RKVY
Amongst other the basic feature under RKVY is that the states are given sufficient fiexibility under the scheme to make appropriate local choices so that the outcomes are as envisaged in the aims amp objectives
While the other seeks to encourage convergence with schemes like NREGS SGSY BRGF including Watershed Development
84 ProjectScheme Proposal
841 Area of focus
(i) Development of Rainfed Farming System in amp outside watershed areas as also Integrated Development of Watershed area Wastelands and river valleys Assistance for development of land as also assistance for horticulture generating livelihoods for farmers Below the Poverty Line (BPL) in particular
(ii) Activities relating to enhancement of Horticultural production amp popularization of micro-irrigation systems
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Assistance will be available for nursery development horticulture activities including marketing and dripsprinkler irrigation
842 Particulars of Schemes under RKVY
The proposed schemes are as follows
I Soil amp Water Conservation for enhancing crop production amp productivity in river valley valley bottom lands
II Soil amp Water Conservation for improving crop production amp productivity of cultivated Jhum amp Bun lands including abandoned Jhum amp Bun lands
III Soil amp Water Conservation for restoring amp reclaiming cultivable wastelands affected by mining amp quarrying
IV Soil amp Water Conservation for improvement of traditional water conservation amp distribution system for enhanced crop production
843 Strategy for Implementation of the above Schemes
Keeping in view of the aim for achieving 4 growth under agriculture sector by ensuring holistic amp realistic development of agri and allied service including the area of focus the strategy for implementation of the above schemes under RKVY is outlined as followsshy
1 Improvement of Soil health amp tilth
2 Promotion of moisture regime within the soil profile
3 Improvement of crop production
4 Promotion of cropping intensity (crop-rotational system)
5 Water management
6 Promotion of household gardening for crop production
7 Land and water resources treatment for protective amp productive uses
8 Promotion of IFS amp SALT System for enhanced production amp productivity under Agri amp allied sectors
9 Promotion of livelihoods gainful employment opportunity
844 Project Components
The above schemes under RKVY constitute the following components
(i) Conservation Technology Adoption Adoption of appropriate Soil amp Water Conservation techniques amp measures (Biological Agronomic and MechanicalEngineering) - 85 (Rs 14000- per hectare)
(ii) Livelihoods - 15 (Rs 2500- per hectare)
Per unit area costing Rs 16500- per hectare
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845 Conservation Technology Adoption Component
On farm Off-farm Treatment and protection
Land Development Land Drainage Field Bunding Graded Bunding Terracing
Drainage Channel
treatment amp protection
Check dam Water conservation
Micro-Irrigation Water
Harvesting Farm Pond Diversion Dam GuIly Plugging amp Stream bank protection etc
Inputs Seeds amp plants manures amp fertilizers soil amendment
Agronomic
Measures
Conservation Farming Cropping System Water Management
Safe
surface runoff
Grassed Water ways Channel
Treatment amp Improvement Safe water disposal amp outlet
846 Livelihood Component
It includes the following
(i) Agriculture (field crops)
(ii) Fishery
(iii) Piggery
(iv) Sericulture
(v) Horticulture including setting up of nursery units
(vi) Composting unit
(vii) Apiculture
(viii) Poultry duckery
(ix) Floriculture including establishment of nursery units amp others
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9 WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN SHIFTING CULTIVATION AREAS (WDPSCA)
The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards it is a 100 central assistance through the ministry of agriculture amp co-operation Government of India
sum Implementation during VIIIth Plan
12 (twelve) Watershed Projects were taken up from the year 1995-96 All the twelve projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan (1999-2000)
lsaquo Total Area for Treatment
lsaquo Total Area Treatment (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total families Treated
sum Implementation during IXth Plan
= 1294450 ha
= 1294450 ha
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= 3692 nos
38 (thirty eight) new Watershed Projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan ie 1999-2000 The Projects were completed during the Xth Plan ie 2006-07
lsaquo Total Geographical Area
lsaquo Total Area Treated (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total Families Treated
= 3698300 ha
= 3228200 ha
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= 7612 nos
sum Implementation during Xth Plan amp XIth Plan
During 2006-07 (end of Xth Plan) 63 (sixty three) Watershed Projects was approved by the State Level Steering Committee and the Government of India which are ongoing
lsaquo Total Geographical Area = 4379200 ha
lsaquo Proposed Area for Treatment = 3160000 ha
lsaquo Total Project Cost = Rs 347600 lakhs
lsaquo Total Families to be Benefitted = 9865 nos
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)
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unde
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l of
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2-03
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2004
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to 2
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R V
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amp F
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PR
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(KO
PL
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tota
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2 w
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ave
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145
fam
ilies
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PHOTO SECTION
annual report 2011 - 2012
BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
Prof RC Laloo MSc PHD Minister Soil amp Water Conservation
Meghalaya Shillong
Message It gives me immense satisfaction to see that the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
is coming out with its Annual Report for the current year
Besides portraying the activities and performances of the Department the Annual Report is also a testimony to the hard work put in by the different levels of functionaries and personnel to see that the schemes and projects take off Such efforts give impetus to the goals of conservation and management of land resources of the State and also bring in much needed support to the rural communities in terms of uplifting their socio-economic condition
I am confident that the Department will stride on ahead in its task and that it would continue to not only execute projects and environmental schemes but that it would play the role of a facilitator of developmental processes both in rural and urban settings
I therefore extend my thankfulness to the Department for the publication of the Annual Report 2012 and wish it success hencetoforth
(Prof RC Laloo)
Office Yojana Bhavan Room No 413 Tel No 03642224576 PABX 2644 Mobile 9862088281 Email rclaloo4yahoocom
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Shri C Ymbon
Parliamentary Secretary To assist Minister
ic Soil amp Water Conservation Food amp Civil Supplies Taxation
Meghalaya Shillong
0364 - 2224620 (office) 2417 EPABX
Mobile 94361 06353
Message I am happy to know that the Soil and Water Conservation Department is publishing
the Annual Report 2012 where the performances of the Department are depicted
The Soil and Water Conservation Department is one of the major line departments of
the State Government which was entrusted with the task of conservation of our precious natural
resources The Department had been able to take up a number of projects aiming at conservation
and management of the land and water resources of the State This Annual Report reflects the
diversified reaches of the Department in resources conservation and livelihood uplift of the
people of the State
I extend my good wishes to the officers and staff of the Department for their roles in the
implementation of various projects and schemes which made the publication of this Annual
Report possible
(Coming One Ymbon)
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Room No 319 Rilang BuildingBarkos Warjri IAS Additional Chief Secretary
Tel 0364-2226349 (O) 2224201 Extn 2269to the Government of Meghalaya Fax 0364-2225470
Email - barkoswyahoocom
Message
I am proud that the Soil amp Water Conservation Department is bringing out
its Annual Report (2011 - 12) The Department has undertaken many activities aimed
at improving the life of the farmers by way of water conservation activities like dams
and water harvesting structures and through soil conservation interventions like terracing
and other land development works I consider it a privilege to be part of such an
enthusiastic and committed department made up of officers and staff who are interested
in improving the condition of citizens especially in rural areas by various innovative
interventions and by winning the confidence of various communities the department
works with
I hope that the department continues to do its good work and further
improve on its performance
Barkos WarjriBarkos WarjriBarkos WarjriBarkos Warjri Meghalaya Secretariat Shillong-793001
(Barkos Warjri)
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Introduction
Meghalaya known as ldquoAbode of the Cloudsrdquo is characterized by hilly terrains and high intensity rainfall with climatic conditions ranging from temperate to sub-tropical Although endowed with varied natural resources and rich in bio-diversity the State is at present subjected to intense pressure and threat to its environment The over-exploitation of natural resources that is land water and vegetation by human activities and other adverse practices which include mismanagement of resources and illinadequate land management practices has further deteriorated the already fragile ecosystems in the State This has resulted in never ending problems of land degradation incidence of flash floods sedimentation of streambeds and water reservoirs emergence of wastelands and destruction of catchment areas All this has led to aggravation of poverty and adversely affected the socio-economic condition of the people of the State Taking cognizance of the above factors the Department felt a strong need to bring about convergence networking and harmonization through the adoption of compatible and appropriate soil and water conservation practices to enhance farm production and ensure the utilization of natural resources in a sustained manner
Mandate
Natural resources management in particular the soil water and vegetation resources in the context of perpetual utilization and sustainable development of the said resources to improve and sustain livelihood system and to aid in income earning activities of the user-communities
Aims
reg Promote sustainable utilization of soil water vegetation resources
reg Sustainable food support and water needs
reg Promote social economic and ecological development
Objectives
lsaquo Dissipating accelerated soil erosion surface runoff and erosion of topsoil
lsaquo Enhancing water holding capacity of the soil
lsaquo Improving soil moisture regime within the soil profile monolith
lsaquo Promoting soil health and tilth
lsaquo Providing soil cover with forest trees fruit treesplantation crops etc
lsaquo Protecting stream river bank erosion and denudation of cultivable cultivated land
lsaquo Protecting drainage area of water sources
lsaquo Harvesting rainwater for multipurpose utilities
lsaquo Establishing micro-irrigation facilities
lsaquo Enhancing agricultural crop productivity
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lsaquo Promoting Integrated Farming System
lsaquo Promoting livelihood and gainful employment opportunities
Pre-requisites
In this natural resources management endeavour it is important for the local partners in development that is the local institutions community stakeholders users to unreservedly voluntarily and actively participate in the different phases - explanatory planning phases and upward Secondly it is also equally required for other development departments to willingly practice for ensuring convergence to bring about holistic and realistic development of the people Lastly the importance of Public-Private-Partnership in up-scaling the natural resources management programmes require no emphasis
Agenda of Action
To ensure that the service-deliveries promote and meet the afore-cited aim and objectives a mechanism to take forward the system is required They are underlined as follows
bull Formulation of Land Use and Action Plan on a participatory mode adoption of appropriate soil and water conservation techniques and measures preferably on a Watershed basis which is increasingly recognized as an ideal approach for Integrated Natural Resources Management Programme
bull Strengthening the information Education Communication Systems Capacity Building amp Demonstration
bull Application of science and technology and research amp development inputs
bull Awareness campaign mobilization and organization of the community empowerment building their capacity upgradation of local skills
bull Promotion and encouragement of Self Help Institutions and other promoting institutions
bull Designing mechanism to monitor and evaluate socio-techno-economic impacts and results
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ADMINISTRATIVE SETUP OF THE DEPARTMENT
DIRECTORATE
reg Planning
reg Engineering
reg Survey
reg Project Formulation
reg Cartography
reg Monitoring amp Evaluation
reg Extension amp Publicity
BRANCH DIRECTORATE
bull Research amp Training Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
bull Jhum Control Tura
FIELD EXECUTIVES
In the field the works of the Department are executed by the Territorial and the Cash Crop Divisions supported by the Soil amp Water Conservation Ranges and Soil amp Water Conservation Beats
THE DIVISIONS East Khasi Hills
sum Shillong Soil and Water Conservation Territorial Division
bull Southern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Mawphlang
bull Shillong Soil amp Water Conservation Range Shillong
bull Laitlyngkot Soil amp Water Conservation Range Laitlyngkot
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Shillong
bull Sohra Soil amp Water Conservation Range Sohra
bull Weiloi Soil amp Water Conservation Beat Office Weiloi
sum Shillong Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Division
bull Shillong Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Shillong
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Jaintia Hills
sum Jaintia Hills Soil and Water Conservation Territorial Division
bull Jowai Soil amp Water Conservation Range Thadlaskeintilde
bull Khliehriat Soil amp Water Conservation Range Khliehriat
bull Lumshnong Soil amp Water Conservation Range Lumshnong
bull Amlarem Soil amp Water Conservation Range Amlarem
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Jowai
bull Shangpung Soil amp Water Conservation Range Shangpung
sum Jaintia Hills Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Division
bull Amlarem Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Amlarem
bull Lumshnong Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Lumshnong
bull Namdong Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Namdong
West Khasi Hills
sum Nongstoin Soil and Water Conservation Division
bull Mawkyrwat Soil amp Water Conservation Range Mawkyrwat
bull Sonapahar Soil amp Water Conservation Range Riangdo
bull Mairang Soil amp Water Conservation Range Mairang
bull Border Areas Soil amp Water Conservation Range Ranikor
bull Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Range Nongstoin
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Nongstoin
bull Sonapahar CC Beat Office Sonapahar
Ri - Bhoi
sum Ri-Bhoi Soil and Water Conservation Division
bull Northern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Nongpoh
bull Western Soil amp Water Conservation Range Patharkhmah
bull Marngar Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Marngar
bull Umroi Soil amp Water Conservation Beat Office Umroi
bull Sonidan Soil amp Water Conservation Range Sonidan
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West Garo Hills
sum Tura Soil and Water Conservation Territorial Division
bull Southern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Machangpani
bull Central Soil amp Water Conservation Range Thebronggre
bull Anogre Soil amp Water Conservation Range Anogre
bull Damjonggre Soil amp Water Conservation Range Garobadha
bull Jongchipara Soil amp Water Conservation Range Jongchipara
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Tura
sum Tura Soil and Water Conservation Cash Crop Division
bull Danakgre Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Danakgre
bull Ampati Cash Crop Soil amp Water Conservation Beat Office Ampati
Dadengre Cash Crop Soil and Water Conservation Beat Office Dadengre
- Supervising the day to day work so as to ensure timely completion of works and submission of reports
East Garo Hills
sum Simsanggresoil and Water Conservation Division
bull Northern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Wageasi
bull Eastern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Songsak Bonegre
bull Mendipathar Soil amp Water Conservation Range Mendipathar
bull Williamnagar Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Williamnagar
bull Wageasi Cash Crop Range Wageasi
bull Bajengdoba Cash Crop Beat Office Bajengdoba
bull Rongjeng Cash Crop Beat Office Rongjeng
bull Kharkutta Cash Crop Beat Office Kharkutta
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Williamnagar
bull Adokgre Beat Office Adokgre
South Garo Hills
sum South Garo Hills Soil and Water Conservation Cash Crop Division
bull Baghmara Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Baghmara
bull Chokpot Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Chokpot
bull Rongara Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Beat Office Rongara
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DUTIES amp FUNCTIONS OF DIFFERENT LEVEL OF OFFICES OF THE DEPARTMENT
1 Directorate of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
- Structuring and providing inputs for consideration in natural resources conservation and management policy framing direction and administration
- Providing extension publicity and public relation support including monitoring and evaluation support to the subordinate offices
- To allocate duties to all officers and employees within their respective establishment etc
- To allocate and ensure smooth flow of funds for different schemes to the respective Divisions
- The office of the Director is the appellate authority pertaining to the Right to Information
- Preparation of Draft Annual Plan Annual Non-Plan Estimates and details of Schemes
- To ensure timely submission of Quarterly Progress Report by different Divisions and compilation of the same
2 Office of the Joint Director (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
- Designing Training CoursesProgrammes Providing Training Support
- To coordinate the Project Plan
- Providing inputs to the Directorate of Soil amp Water Conservation of all the Field Trial Programmes conducted at the Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
- Coordinating providing information and feedback to the Directorate of Soil amp Water Conservation etc
3 Office of the Joint Director Tura
- To coordinate Project Plans of all Divisions under Garo Hills
- Furnishing information and feedback to the Directorate
- Superintending monitoring and evaluation projects of the Department under his jurisdiction etc
4 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Territorial Divisions
- Implementation of different Central Schemes and assisted State Plan Schemes
- Inspection and monitoring of different activities implemented through different schemes
- Preparation of plan and estimates of the Division
- To allocate duties to all officers and employees in the Division
- Supervising the day to day work so as to ensure timely completion of works and submission of reports
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5 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Cash Crop Division
- The main function of the Division is to look after specific developmental works of the Department in the District through cash crops and cash horticultural crops development and improvement
- Implementation of various cash crops and cash horticultural developmental programmes through Departmental and SubsidyGrant-in-Aid Schemes
- Raising of nurseries of various crop species to meet the planting materials requirement of different schemes and for distribution to the farmers
6 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
- The main function of the Division is to carry out soil testing to determine the fertility status of the soil for Departmental plantations such as Rubber Coffee Citrus Plantations etc and also in the watershed areas implemented by the Department
- The Division also recommends the balanced use of fertilizers in optimum quantities through the correct method suitable for specific soilcrop conditions
- The Division conducts reconnaissance and detailed soil survey of watersheds as when necessary
7 Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management
- The main function of this office is to conduct and carry out detailed field surveys and preparation of DPRs pertaining to soil and water conservation works based on a watershed approach This office had from time to time prepared Detailed Project Reports on various Centrally Sponsored Scheme and State Plan Schemes such as Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) River Valley Project amp Flood Prone Areas (RVPampFPR) Improved Shifting Cultivation Scheme Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) etc
8 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
sum Civil Engineering
This office is responsible for checking the Plan amp Estimates of the different construction works like water harvesting structures check dams retention walls etc and also of the Residential and Non-Residential buildings submitted by the Drawing and Disbursing Officers of the Department
sum Mechanical Engineering
Another function of this office is to look after the maintenance and repair of the vehicles of the Department and to ensure that the vehicles are kept in good running condition Besides these the division is also responsible for taking up matters pertaining to the proposals for condemnation of old vehicles with the concerned authority as well as for purchase of new vehicles
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PROGRAMMES OF THE DEPARTMENT The programmesschemes implemented by the Department include both Centrally Sponsored Schemes
as well as State Plan Schemes
A State Plan Schemes
(1) Soil amp Water Conservation in General Areas
(2) Jhum Control Scheme
(3) Improved JhumBun Cultivation Scheme
(4) Watershed Management Programme
B Centrally Sponsored Schemes
(1) Integrated Wasteland Development Programme (IWDP)
(2) Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)
C Additional Central Assistance
(1) Watershed Development Project in Shifting Cultivation Areas (WDPSCA)
(2)Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)
D NABARD Loan
Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF)
E Other Government of India Schemes
(1) Soil Conservation for enhancing the productivity of degraded lands in the catchment of River Kopili in Jaintia Hills District under Macro-Management Mode of Agriculture Department Meghalaya
(2) Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Yojna (RKVY) with the State Agriculture Department as Nodal Department
F Special Plan Assistance
(1) Cherrapunjee Ecological Project- Restoration of Degraded Lands Under Sohra Plateau
A State Plan Schemes
1 Soil amp Water Conservation In General Areas
This scheme covers the general areas outside those not specifically covered by other packages of schemes of the Department Its main objective is to reduce soil erosion hazards and land degradation and conservation of water where individualsgroups of farmers are targeted Activities taken up under this Scheme include terracing and reclamation erosion control water conservation and distribution afforestation cashhorticulture crops development works water harvesting works farm ponds etc
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2 Jhum Control Scheme
The scheme was implemented since inception of the state The aims and objectives of the scheme are to wean away the jhummia families from the primitive and destructive type of cultivation to settled cultivation by providing permanent land for sustainable cultivation with assured irrigation and to protect the barren hill slopes with vegetation such as cash crophorticultural plantations and afforestation programmes Due to financial constraint under the State Plan Fund at present only cashhorticultural crop plantation programmes are being taken up
3 Improved JhumBun Cultivation Scheme
The Scheme of Improved Jhum Bun Cultivation is a new scheme where jhummias are allowed to practice their traditional method of cultivation in one single plot continuously for 3-4 years but with a little modification in which the soil and water conservation practices like graded bunding with safe disposal outlets and grassed waterways will be constructed and necessary inputs like improved seeds and locally available organic manures are provided to them The upper reaches of the hillock will be covered with afforestation plantation whereas in the middle reaches horticulture plantation will be taken up and the lower reaches with agricultural development activities
Objectives
a Prevention of land degradation by adopting multi-disciplinary integrated approach of soil and water conservation practices
b Improvement of land capability soil moisture regime and soil-plant-nutrient relationship
c To improve the social and economic fabrics of the shifting cultivators and ensure productivity on a sustainable basis
d To intercept surface run-off provide safe disposal of surface run-off to encourage sub surface and base flow
Under this scheme 7(Seven) pilot projects on a pilot basis are being implemented- one each in all the 7 Districts of the State
4 Watershed Management Programme
The programme aims for treating the micro watersheds on an integrated approach The activities include treatment of arable land non-arable land and drainage lines Due to fund constraint the activities have been confined mainly to afforestation cashhorticultural crop developmental works
B Centrally Sponsored Schemes
1 Integrated Wasteland Development Programme (IWDP)
The scheme is funded by the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The Central Share is 9166 and the State Share is 834The Scheme has been implemented since 1999 -2000
The main objective of the programme is to improve the productivity of wastelands and thereby improve
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the living standards of the rural poor who own these lands The development of these wastelands is taken up on a watershed basis Special emphasis is given to conservation of soil moisture in situ
through integrated approach with bottom up planning
2 Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)
During 2009-10 the Government of India Ministry of Rural Development Department of Land Resources has approved for treatment of 30000 hectares in 18 watershed projects of the State The Central and State share sharing component is in the ratio of 9010 percent The main objectives of this programme are as follows
1 To dissipate soil and water erosion and surface run-off
2 To harvest recycle surface runoff and rainwater
3 To enhance soil moisture regime water holding capacity
4 To promote sub-surface flow base flow and ground water recharge
5 To improve soil health and tilth
6 To improve production and productivity
7 To promote generation and gainful employment opportunities
C Special Central Assistance Schemes
1 Watershed Development Project in Shifting Cultivation Areas (WDPSCA)
- The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards It is a 100 Central assistance through the Ministry of Agriculture amp Co-operation Government of India
The main thrust of the project is as follows
bull Protect hill slopes of jhum areas through soil and water conservation measures on a watershed basis
bull Encourage and assist jhummia families to develop jhum land for productive uses with improved cultivation and suitable package of practices leading to settled cultivation
bull Improved socio-economic status of jhummia families through householdland-based activities
bull Mitigate ill effects of shifting cultivation by introducing appropriate land use as per land capacity and improved technologies
2 Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)
This is a Central assistance scheme sponsored by the Ministry of Water Resources It is in the form of central grant (90 of the project cost) and the balance cost of the project (10) as the Statersquos share which is to be arranged by the state government from its own resources The main thrust of the programme is to increase the area under irrigation thereby increasing the productivity of the area and improving the socio-economic condition of the people
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D NABARD Loan - Soil amp Water Conservation Scheme Under RIDF
The Department started implementing Scheme under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund shyNABARD Loan from the year 2000-2001 onwards
The basic objective of the scheme is to enhance the productivity of agriculture and its allied activities and in small river valleys thereby improving the socio-economic set up of the people in the rural areas Besides these the scheme also envisages to promote sustainable development through conservation and management of soil and water
E Other Government of India Schemes
(1) Soil and Water Conservation in the Catchment of River Kopili
The Department is implementing a scheme known as River Valley Project amp Flood Prone River (RVP
amp FPR) of River Kopili under the Macro-management mode The State Agriculture Department is
the Nodal Department of this centrally sponsored programme of the Ministry of Agriculture Department
of Agriculture amp Co-operation (Natural Resource Management Division)
Objectives -
bull Prevention of land degradation by adoption of appropriate based soil and water conservation measures on watershed approach
bull Improvement of land capability and moisture regime in the watersheds
bull Promotion of land-use to match land capability
bull Prevention of soil erosion and run off from the watershed to prevent premature siltation of reservoirs
The selection of the watersheds was based as per the priority list of the watersheds The Soil and Land Use Survey of India (SLUSI) was engaged in the task of priority delineation and detailed Soil survey of the Kopili Catchment The watersheds have been prioritized based on the magnitude and criticality of degradation into five categories viz Very High High Medium Low and Very Low
PRIORITY CATEGORY NO OF WATERSHEDS AREA IN HA
Very High 259 111516
High 84 37121
Medium 40 19320
Low 4 2032
GRAND TOTAL 387 169989
2 Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Yojana (RKVY)
The area of focus of this programme is for the development of Rainfed Farming Systems in and outside watershed areas as also integrated development of watershed areas wastelands river valleys
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and for activities relating to enhancement of horticultural production and popularization of micro irrigation systems The thrust area is to promote regeneration oftopsoil its health and tilth and to improve soil fertility crop production land and water productivity of watershed areas wasteland river valleysvalley bottom lands and the eco-system as a whole The fund is released by the State Agriculture Department for the schemes approved for implementation by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
F Cherrapunjee Ecological Project- Restoration of Degraded Lands Under Sohra Plateau
The Government of Meghalaya through the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation has initiated a
programme through the Eco Restoration to improve the ecology and environment of Sohra and its
adjoining villages which encompasses a total of 45 villages This project aims to shy
bull Ameliorate the ecology and environment of Sohra Plateau
bull Restore degraded lands
bull Strengthen village level institutions or NRM
bull Minimize human activities detrimental to the environment
bull Create avenues for sustainable livelihood
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PHYSICAL amp FINANCIALACHIEVEMENT UNDER VARIOUS SCHEMES
1 Soil and Water Conservation in General Areas
The physical and financial achievement under the Scheme upto 2011-12 is as undershy
Table
SOIL CONSERVATION SCHEME
ITEMS Achievement upto 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakh)
i Land Development (Terracing) 745792 Ha 11439
ii Reclamation of Valley Bottom Land 401690 Ha 6799
iii Erosion Control Works 1324907 Ha 118309
iv Water Conservation amp Distribution 970288 Ha 88286
v Afforestation 2063647 Ha 88073
vi Pasture Development Works 10350 Ha 1686
vii Water Harvesting 1631 Nos 50252
viii Cash Crop Development Works 253117 Ha Nurseries -2771381 Nos
88837
TOTAL 45375
Jhum Control Programme
The physical and financial achievement under the Scheme upto 2011-12 is as undershy
Table
JHUM CONTROL SCHEME
ITEMS ACHIEVEMENT UPTO 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakh)
i Terracing lsquo 43736
ii Reclamation 310699Ha 11380
iii Follow-up Programmes 582811 Ha 11360
iv Afforestation 382817Ha 11348
v IrrigationWater Conservation amp Distribution 683565 Ha 37154
vi Camp and Camp Equipments
vii Dwelling Houses
44500 Nos
166500 Nos
4306
3331
viii Drinking Water 30600 Nos 2531
ix Link Roads 66969 Kms 12185
x CashHorticultural Crop Development 783693 Ha Nurseries 1066203 Nos 190815
TOTAL 328146
2
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3 Improved Shifting Cultivation
The Government of Meghalaya had approved this new scheme on a pilot project basis from 2007shy08 These are as (i) Mukbu Village in Jaintia Hills and (ii) Mawthawniaw- Diskiang Village in West Khasi Hills during the year Total amountof expenditure on the Scheme for the year 2007-08 is Rs 285737000
5 (Five) more pilot projects one each for East Khasi Hills Ri-BhoiEast Garo Hills West Garo Hills and South Garo Hills Districts respectively were sanctioned during 2008 -09 as followsshy
1 East Khasi Hills District - Pdei Jarain Village Cluster
2 Ri-Bhoi District - Umladew Village
3 East Garo Hills District - Chimagre-Dawa-Chipit- Chima-Nengkra
4 West Garo Hills District - Ampangre-Ch u pongre-Mongalgre
5 South Garo Hills District - Deran-Songmong-Doren-Songgitcham-Ramigre Asinggre
Types of works under the Scheme
i Capacity BuildingTrainingField VisitExtension Service
ii Entry Point Activities Construction of Link RoadsDrinking Water Structure etc
iii Graded Bunding (i) Graded Bunds (ii) Loose Boulder amp (iii) Box Terracing
iv Safe Disposal Outlet
v Grassed Waterways
vi Reclamation of Valley Bottom Land
vii Follow-up Programmes Supply of Improved SeedsManures etc
viii Composite Nursery
ix Afforestation
x Agro-Horticulture
xi Agro-Forestry
xii Water Harvesting StructureDug-out PondsImpounded Ponds etc
xiii Water Distribution structure
xiv Check DamBoulder Check Dam
xv Camp Hut
xvi Domestic Livestock PromotionPiggeryPoultryCattleFisheryBee-Keeping etc
xvii Service Sector-CarpentryBlack SmithTailoringHandicrafts
xviii Kitchen Gardening
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4 Watershed Management Programme
The physical and financial achievements under the Scheme upto 2011-12
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
ITEMS ACHIEVEMENT UPTO 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakhs)
i Terrracing amp Land Reclamation 388621 Ha 20970
ii Follow-up Programmes Seeds Manures Fertilizers amp Cultivation Cost 292550 Ha 5777
iii Irrigation Water Conservation amp Distribution 391187 Ha 27516
iv Drinking 9500 Nos 1206
v Link Roads 17826 Ha 36571
vi Afforestation 670535 Ha 36614
vii Cash Crops Horticultural Development 271674 Ha Nurseries 425022 Nos 90600
viii Fodderamp Pasture
ix Water Harvesting Works
2200 Ha
17700 Nos
134
8176
x Erosion Control Works 152631 Ha 13437
TOTAL 241008
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5 THE INTEGRATED WASTELANDS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (IWDP)
The Integrated Wastelands Development Programme (IWDP) launched in 1989 under the aegis of the National Wastelands Development Board aimed at development of wastelands on watershed basis With an intention of involving village communities in the implementation of Watershed Development Projects (WDP) under IWDP the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) Government of India (GOI) adopted the WDP Guidelines (1995) wef 141995 which was subsequently revised in August 2001 (WDP Revised Guidelines 2001) To further simplify procedures and involve the PRI more meaningfully in Planning Implementation and Management of Economic Development Activities in rural areas the GOI evolved New Guidelines for Hariyali (2003) which are under implementation wef April 1 2003
i) There are 112 Projects sanctioned by GOI as follows
Year of Sanction of lWDP Project
Project Period
East Khasi Hills
West Khasi Hills
Jaintia Hills
Ri Bhoi East Garo Hills
West Garo Hills
South Garo Hills
Total GOIrsquos cut off dcie of completion
1999shy2000
1999-2000 to
2002-03 - Project II Project I 2 nos
March 2011
2000-01 2000-01
to 2004-05
Project I Project I Project I Project I Project I 5 nos March 2011
2003-04 2003-04
to 2007-08
Project II Project
III Project II Project II Project II Project II Projectll 7 nos December
2012
2004-05 2004-05
to 2008-09
Project
III
Project
IV
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III 7nos
December 2012
2005-06 2005-06
to 2009-10
Project IV to Xl1
Project V to XI
Project IVtoVIII
Project IV to Vll1
Project IV to VIII
Project IV to XII
Project IV to VIII
45 nos December
2012
2006-07 2006-07
to 2010-11
Project XIII to XXI
Project XII to XVIII
Project IXto XIV
Project IXtoXI
Project IX to XV
Project XIII to XXI
Project IX to XIII 46 nos
December 2012
Total - 21 nos 17 nos 14 nos 11 nos 15 nos 21 nos 13 nos 112 nos
ii) Prescribe yearly release of fund ()
a) Projects sanctioned in 1999-2000 [WDP Guide lines (1999)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 10 20 20 15 10 10
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b) Projects sanctioned in 2000-2001 [WDP Guide lines (2001)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 15 15 15 15 15 10
c) Project sanctioned in 2003-04 up to 2006-07 [Hariyali guidelines (2003)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1 st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst
15 30 30 15 10
The above 112 projects are for treatment of 439 micro watersheds covering a total area of 221225 hectare with a total cost of Rs1305325 lakh for which cost sharing is 9167 by GOI and 833 by State Government that is RS1200222 lakh Central Share and Rs1 05106 lakh State Share respectively
The District-wise physical target and financial implication is shown below
Name of District No of Projects
Project Cost
Area of treatmentCS (Rs in lakh)
SS (Rs in lakh)
Total (Rs in lakh)
East Khasi Hills 21 212108 19282 231390 38565
West Khasi Hills 17 175234 13750 188984 33496
Jaintia Hills 14 147120 13374 160494 26749
Ri Bhoi 11 150700 13700 164400 27400
East Garo Hills 15 178750 16250 195000 32500
West Garo Hills 21 204310 16750 221060 38515
South Garo Hills 13 132000 12000 144000 24300
Total 112 1200222 105106 1305328 221225
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6 INTEGRATED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (IWMP)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified
approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in a realistic and
holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved
the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major areas
in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State
Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level constitution of District
Project - Level Institutions for implementation of the projects for the Participatory Watershed Projects with
financial social and economic empowerment to the watershed communities in close coordination with the
local institutions Another aspect is the equity and participatory resources management with due regards to the
economically weaker section within the village community
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INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING
The Central Assistance for setting up of the State Level Nodal Agency for implementation of IWMP
during 2009-10 has also been sanctioned amounting to Rs7125 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring
Grants vide GOIrsquos Letter NOK11 01192009IWMP (IS) dt 1792009
The Central Assistance for setting up of District Watershed Cell cum Data Centre (DWCDC) during
2009-10 has also been amounting to Rs 5950 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring Grants vide letter
No K1101192009IWMP (IS) dt 922010
ACCELERATED BENEFIT IRRIGATION PROGRAMME
9 Nos Ongoing Projects under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme
Year of Commencement 2009-10
Remark The above projects have been completed during 2011-12
7
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8 RASHTRIYA KRISHI VIGYAN YOJANA
The Scheme is funded by the Agriculture Department and implemented by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
81 Aim of RKVY
The National Agriculture Development Programme (NADP) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) aims to achieve 4 annual growth in the agriculture sector during the XI Plan period by ensuring a holistic development of agriculture amp allied sectors
82 Objectives of RKVY
The main objectives of RKVY are
(i) To incentivize the States so as to increase public investment in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(ii) Toprovide flexibility amp autonomy to States in the process of planning and executing Agriculture amp Allied Sector Schemes
(iii) To ensure the preparation of agriculture plans for the Districts and the States based on agroshyclimatic conditions availability of Technology and natural resources
(iv) To ensure that the local needs crops priorities are reflected in the agricultural plans of the states
(v) To achieve the goal of reducing the yield gaps in important crops through focused interventions
(vi) To maximize returns to the farmers in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(vii) To bring about quantifiable changes in the production amp productivity of various components of Agriculture amp Allied Sectors by addressing them in a holistic manner
83 Basic Features of RKVY
Amongst other the basic feature under RKVY is that the states are given sufficient fiexibility under the scheme to make appropriate local choices so that the outcomes are as envisaged in the aims amp objectives
While the other seeks to encourage convergence with schemes like NREGS SGSY BRGF including Watershed Development
84 ProjectScheme Proposal
841 Area of focus
(i) Development of Rainfed Farming System in amp outside watershed areas as also Integrated Development of Watershed area Wastelands and river valleys Assistance for development of land as also assistance for horticulture generating livelihoods for farmers Below the Poverty Line (BPL) in particular
(ii) Activities relating to enhancement of Horticultural production amp popularization of micro-irrigation systems
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Assistance will be available for nursery development horticulture activities including marketing and dripsprinkler irrigation
842 Particulars of Schemes under RKVY
The proposed schemes are as follows
I Soil amp Water Conservation for enhancing crop production amp productivity in river valley valley bottom lands
II Soil amp Water Conservation for improving crop production amp productivity of cultivated Jhum amp Bun lands including abandoned Jhum amp Bun lands
III Soil amp Water Conservation for restoring amp reclaiming cultivable wastelands affected by mining amp quarrying
IV Soil amp Water Conservation for improvement of traditional water conservation amp distribution system for enhanced crop production
843 Strategy for Implementation of the above Schemes
Keeping in view of the aim for achieving 4 growth under agriculture sector by ensuring holistic amp realistic development of agri and allied service including the area of focus the strategy for implementation of the above schemes under RKVY is outlined as followsshy
1 Improvement of Soil health amp tilth
2 Promotion of moisture regime within the soil profile
3 Improvement of crop production
4 Promotion of cropping intensity (crop-rotational system)
5 Water management
6 Promotion of household gardening for crop production
7 Land and water resources treatment for protective amp productive uses
8 Promotion of IFS amp SALT System for enhanced production amp productivity under Agri amp allied sectors
9 Promotion of livelihoods gainful employment opportunity
844 Project Components
The above schemes under RKVY constitute the following components
(i) Conservation Technology Adoption Adoption of appropriate Soil amp Water Conservation techniques amp measures (Biological Agronomic and MechanicalEngineering) - 85 (Rs 14000- per hectare)
(ii) Livelihoods - 15 (Rs 2500- per hectare)
Per unit area costing Rs 16500- per hectare
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845 Conservation Technology Adoption Component
On farm Off-farm Treatment and protection
Land Development Land Drainage Field Bunding Graded Bunding Terracing
Drainage Channel
treatment amp protection
Check dam Water conservation
Micro-Irrigation Water
Harvesting Farm Pond Diversion Dam GuIly Plugging amp Stream bank protection etc
Inputs Seeds amp plants manures amp fertilizers soil amendment
Agronomic
Measures
Conservation Farming Cropping System Water Management
Safe
surface runoff
Grassed Water ways Channel
Treatment amp Improvement Safe water disposal amp outlet
846 Livelihood Component
It includes the following
(i) Agriculture (field crops)
(ii) Fishery
(iii) Piggery
(iv) Sericulture
(v) Horticulture including setting up of nursery units
(vi) Composting unit
(vii) Apiculture
(viii) Poultry duckery
(ix) Floriculture including establishment of nursery units amp others
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9 WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN SHIFTING CULTIVATION AREAS (WDPSCA)
The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards it is a 100 central assistance through the ministry of agriculture amp co-operation Government of India
sum Implementation during VIIIth Plan
12 (twelve) Watershed Projects were taken up from the year 1995-96 All the twelve projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan (1999-2000)
lsaquo Total Area for Treatment
lsaquo Total Area Treatment (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total families Treated
sum Implementation during IXth Plan
= 1294450 ha
= 1294450 ha
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= 3692 nos
38 (thirty eight) new Watershed Projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan ie 1999-2000 The Projects were completed during the Xth Plan ie 2006-07
lsaquo Total Geographical Area
lsaquo Total Area Treated (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total Families Treated
= 3698300 ha
= 3228200 ha
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= 7612 nos
sum Implementation during Xth Plan amp XIth Plan
During 2006-07 (end of Xth Plan) 63 (sixty three) Watershed Projects was approved by the State Level Steering Committee and the Government of India which are ongoing
lsaquo Total Geographical Area = 4379200 ha
lsaquo Proposed Area for Treatment = 3160000 ha
lsaquo Total Project Cost = Rs 347600 lakhs
lsaquo Total Families to be Benefitted = 9865 nos
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)
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TU
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tota
l of
49 p
roje
cts
had
been
impl
emen
ted
unde
r th
e R
IDF
NA
BA
RD
Loa
n A
tota
l of
12 p
roje
cts
unde
r R
IDF
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(20
00-0
1 to
200
2-03
) 1
1pr
ojec
ts u
nder
RID
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2004
-05
to 2
006-
07)
7 p
roje
cts
unde
r R
IDF
middot XII
I (2
007-
08 to
200
9-10
) an
d 10
pro
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s un
der
RID
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2009
-10
onw
ards
)an
d 9
proj
ects
und
er R
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-XV
Out
of t
he 4
9 pr
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ts 4
0 P
roje
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unde
r RID
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(200
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200
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200
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IDF
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hav
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en c
ompl
eted
whi
le 9
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s un
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goin
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ch a
resh
own
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ble
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IVE
R V
AL
LE
Y P
RO
JEC
TS
amp F
LO
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PR
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AS
(KO
PL
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tota
l of 1
2 w
ater
shed
s fal
ling
unde
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ity h
ave
been
cov
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und
er th
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tal a
rea
of 1
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21 w
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145
fam
ilies
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PHOTO SECTION
annual report 2011 - 2012
BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
Shri C Ymbon
Parliamentary Secretary To assist Minister
ic Soil amp Water Conservation Food amp Civil Supplies Taxation
Meghalaya Shillong
0364 - 2224620 (office) 2417 EPABX
Mobile 94361 06353
Message I am happy to know that the Soil and Water Conservation Department is publishing
the Annual Report 2012 where the performances of the Department are depicted
The Soil and Water Conservation Department is one of the major line departments of
the State Government which was entrusted with the task of conservation of our precious natural
resources The Department had been able to take up a number of projects aiming at conservation
and management of the land and water resources of the State This Annual Report reflects the
diversified reaches of the Department in resources conservation and livelihood uplift of the
people of the State
I extend my good wishes to the officers and staff of the Department for their roles in the
implementation of various projects and schemes which made the publication of this Annual
Report possible
(Coming One Ymbon)
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annual report 2011 - 2012
Room No 319 Rilang BuildingBarkos Warjri IAS Additional Chief Secretary
Tel 0364-2226349 (O) 2224201 Extn 2269to the Government of Meghalaya Fax 0364-2225470
Email - barkoswyahoocom
Message
I am proud that the Soil amp Water Conservation Department is bringing out
its Annual Report (2011 - 12) The Department has undertaken many activities aimed
at improving the life of the farmers by way of water conservation activities like dams
and water harvesting structures and through soil conservation interventions like terracing
and other land development works I consider it a privilege to be part of such an
enthusiastic and committed department made up of officers and staff who are interested
in improving the condition of citizens especially in rural areas by various innovative
interventions and by winning the confidence of various communities the department
works with
I hope that the department continues to do its good work and further
improve on its performance
Barkos WarjriBarkos WarjriBarkos WarjriBarkos Warjri Meghalaya Secretariat Shillong-793001
(Barkos Warjri)
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annual report 2011 - 2012
Introduction
Meghalaya known as ldquoAbode of the Cloudsrdquo is characterized by hilly terrains and high intensity rainfall with climatic conditions ranging from temperate to sub-tropical Although endowed with varied natural resources and rich in bio-diversity the State is at present subjected to intense pressure and threat to its environment The over-exploitation of natural resources that is land water and vegetation by human activities and other adverse practices which include mismanagement of resources and illinadequate land management practices has further deteriorated the already fragile ecosystems in the State This has resulted in never ending problems of land degradation incidence of flash floods sedimentation of streambeds and water reservoirs emergence of wastelands and destruction of catchment areas All this has led to aggravation of poverty and adversely affected the socio-economic condition of the people of the State Taking cognizance of the above factors the Department felt a strong need to bring about convergence networking and harmonization through the adoption of compatible and appropriate soil and water conservation practices to enhance farm production and ensure the utilization of natural resources in a sustained manner
Mandate
Natural resources management in particular the soil water and vegetation resources in the context of perpetual utilization and sustainable development of the said resources to improve and sustain livelihood system and to aid in income earning activities of the user-communities
Aims
reg Promote sustainable utilization of soil water vegetation resources
reg Sustainable food support and water needs
reg Promote social economic and ecological development
Objectives
lsaquo Dissipating accelerated soil erosion surface runoff and erosion of topsoil
lsaquo Enhancing water holding capacity of the soil
lsaquo Improving soil moisture regime within the soil profile monolith
lsaquo Promoting soil health and tilth
lsaquo Providing soil cover with forest trees fruit treesplantation crops etc
lsaquo Protecting stream river bank erosion and denudation of cultivable cultivated land
lsaquo Protecting drainage area of water sources
lsaquo Harvesting rainwater for multipurpose utilities
lsaquo Establishing micro-irrigation facilities
lsaquo Enhancing agricultural crop productivity
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lsaquo Promoting Integrated Farming System
lsaquo Promoting livelihood and gainful employment opportunities
Pre-requisites
In this natural resources management endeavour it is important for the local partners in development that is the local institutions community stakeholders users to unreservedly voluntarily and actively participate in the different phases - explanatory planning phases and upward Secondly it is also equally required for other development departments to willingly practice for ensuring convergence to bring about holistic and realistic development of the people Lastly the importance of Public-Private-Partnership in up-scaling the natural resources management programmes require no emphasis
Agenda of Action
To ensure that the service-deliveries promote and meet the afore-cited aim and objectives a mechanism to take forward the system is required They are underlined as follows
bull Formulation of Land Use and Action Plan on a participatory mode adoption of appropriate soil and water conservation techniques and measures preferably on a Watershed basis which is increasingly recognized as an ideal approach for Integrated Natural Resources Management Programme
bull Strengthening the information Education Communication Systems Capacity Building amp Demonstration
bull Application of science and technology and research amp development inputs
bull Awareness campaign mobilization and organization of the community empowerment building their capacity upgradation of local skills
bull Promotion and encouragement of Self Help Institutions and other promoting institutions
bull Designing mechanism to monitor and evaluate socio-techno-economic impacts and results
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ADMINISTRATIVE SETUP OF THE DEPARTMENT
DIRECTORATE
reg Planning
reg Engineering
reg Survey
reg Project Formulation
reg Cartography
reg Monitoring amp Evaluation
reg Extension amp Publicity
BRANCH DIRECTORATE
bull Research amp Training Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
bull Jhum Control Tura
FIELD EXECUTIVES
In the field the works of the Department are executed by the Territorial and the Cash Crop Divisions supported by the Soil amp Water Conservation Ranges and Soil amp Water Conservation Beats
THE DIVISIONS East Khasi Hills
sum Shillong Soil and Water Conservation Territorial Division
bull Southern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Mawphlang
bull Shillong Soil amp Water Conservation Range Shillong
bull Laitlyngkot Soil amp Water Conservation Range Laitlyngkot
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Shillong
bull Sohra Soil amp Water Conservation Range Sohra
bull Weiloi Soil amp Water Conservation Beat Office Weiloi
sum Shillong Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Division
bull Shillong Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Shillong
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Jaintia Hills
sum Jaintia Hills Soil and Water Conservation Territorial Division
bull Jowai Soil amp Water Conservation Range Thadlaskeintilde
bull Khliehriat Soil amp Water Conservation Range Khliehriat
bull Lumshnong Soil amp Water Conservation Range Lumshnong
bull Amlarem Soil amp Water Conservation Range Amlarem
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Jowai
bull Shangpung Soil amp Water Conservation Range Shangpung
sum Jaintia Hills Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Division
bull Amlarem Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Amlarem
bull Lumshnong Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Lumshnong
bull Namdong Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Namdong
West Khasi Hills
sum Nongstoin Soil and Water Conservation Division
bull Mawkyrwat Soil amp Water Conservation Range Mawkyrwat
bull Sonapahar Soil amp Water Conservation Range Riangdo
bull Mairang Soil amp Water Conservation Range Mairang
bull Border Areas Soil amp Water Conservation Range Ranikor
bull Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Range Nongstoin
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Nongstoin
bull Sonapahar CC Beat Office Sonapahar
Ri - Bhoi
sum Ri-Bhoi Soil and Water Conservation Division
bull Northern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Nongpoh
bull Western Soil amp Water Conservation Range Patharkhmah
bull Marngar Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Marngar
bull Umroi Soil amp Water Conservation Beat Office Umroi
bull Sonidan Soil amp Water Conservation Range Sonidan
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West Garo Hills
sum Tura Soil and Water Conservation Territorial Division
bull Southern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Machangpani
bull Central Soil amp Water Conservation Range Thebronggre
bull Anogre Soil amp Water Conservation Range Anogre
bull Damjonggre Soil amp Water Conservation Range Garobadha
bull Jongchipara Soil amp Water Conservation Range Jongchipara
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Tura
sum Tura Soil and Water Conservation Cash Crop Division
bull Danakgre Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Danakgre
bull Ampati Cash Crop Soil amp Water Conservation Beat Office Ampati
Dadengre Cash Crop Soil and Water Conservation Beat Office Dadengre
- Supervising the day to day work so as to ensure timely completion of works and submission of reports
East Garo Hills
sum Simsanggresoil and Water Conservation Division
bull Northern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Wageasi
bull Eastern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Songsak Bonegre
bull Mendipathar Soil amp Water Conservation Range Mendipathar
bull Williamnagar Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Williamnagar
bull Wageasi Cash Crop Range Wageasi
bull Bajengdoba Cash Crop Beat Office Bajengdoba
bull Rongjeng Cash Crop Beat Office Rongjeng
bull Kharkutta Cash Crop Beat Office Kharkutta
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Williamnagar
bull Adokgre Beat Office Adokgre
South Garo Hills
sum South Garo Hills Soil and Water Conservation Cash Crop Division
bull Baghmara Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Baghmara
bull Chokpot Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Chokpot
bull Rongara Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Beat Office Rongara
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DUTIES amp FUNCTIONS OF DIFFERENT LEVEL OF OFFICES OF THE DEPARTMENT
1 Directorate of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
- Structuring and providing inputs for consideration in natural resources conservation and management policy framing direction and administration
- Providing extension publicity and public relation support including monitoring and evaluation support to the subordinate offices
- To allocate duties to all officers and employees within their respective establishment etc
- To allocate and ensure smooth flow of funds for different schemes to the respective Divisions
- The office of the Director is the appellate authority pertaining to the Right to Information
- Preparation of Draft Annual Plan Annual Non-Plan Estimates and details of Schemes
- To ensure timely submission of Quarterly Progress Report by different Divisions and compilation of the same
2 Office of the Joint Director (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
- Designing Training CoursesProgrammes Providing Training Support
- To coordinate the Project Plan
- Providing inputs to the Directorate of Soil amp Water Conservation of all the Field Trial Programmes conducted at the Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
- Coordinating providing information and feedback to the Directorate of Soil amp Water Conservation etc
3 Office of the Joint Director Tura
- To coordinate Project Plans of all Divisions under Garo Hills
- Furnishing information and feedback to the Directorate
- Superintending monitoring and evaluation projects of the Department under his jurisdiction etc
4 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Territorial Divisions
- Implementation of different Central Schemes and assisted State Plan Schemes
- Inspection and monitoring of different activities implemented through different schemes
- Preparation of plan and estimates of the Division
- To allocate duties to all officers and employees in the Division
- Supervising the day to day work so as to ensure timely completion of works and submission of reports
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5 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Cash Crop Division
- The main function of the Division is to look after specific developmental works of the Department in the District through cash crops and cash horticultural crops development and improvement
- Implementation of various cash crops and cash horticultural developmental programmes through Departmental and SubsidyGrant-in-Aid Schemes
- Raising of nurseries of various crop species to meet the planting materials requirement of different schemes and for distribution to the farmers
6 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
- The main function of the Division is to carry out soil testing to determine the fertility status of the soil for Departmental plantations such as Rubber Coffee Citrus Plantations etc and also in the watershed areas implemented by the Department
- The Division also recommends the balanced use of fertilizers in optimum quantities through the correct method suitable for specific soilcrop conditions
- The Division conducts reconnaissance and detailed soil survey of watersheds as when necessary
7 Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management
- The main function of this office is to conduct and carry out detailed field surveys and preparation of DPRs pertaining to soil and water conservation works based on a watershed approach This office had from time to time prepared Detailed Project Reports on various Centrally Sponsored Scheme and State Plan Schemes such as Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) River Valley Project amp Flood Prone Areas (RVPampFPR) Improved Shifting Cultivation Scheme Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) etc
8 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
sum Civil Engineering
This office is responsible for checking the Plan amp Estimates of the different construction works like water harvesting structures check dams retention walls etc and also of the Residential and Non-Residential buildings submitted by the Drawing and Disbursing Officers of the Department
sum Mechanical Engineering
Another function of this office is to look after the maintenance and repair of the vehicles of the Department and to ensure that the vehicles are kept in good running condition Besides these the division is also responsible for taking up matters pertaining to the proposals for condemnation of old vehicles with the concerned authority as well as for purchase of new vehicles
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PROGRAMMES OF THE DEPARTMENT The programmesschemes implemented by the Department include both Centrally Sponsored Schemes
as well as State Plan Schemes
A State Plan Schemes
(1) Soil amp Water Conservation in General Areas
(2) Jhum Control Scheme
(3) Improved JhumBun Cultivation Scheme
(4) Watershed Management Programme
B Centrally Sponsored Schemes
(1) Integrated Wasteland Development Programme (IWDP)
(2) Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)
C Additional Central Assistance
(1) Watershed Development Project in Shifting Cultivation Areas (WDPSCA)
(2)Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)
D NABARD Loan
Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF)
E Other Government of India Schemes
(1) Soil Conservation for enhancing the productivity of degraded lands in the catchment of River Kopili in Jaintia Hills District under Macro-Management Mode of Agriculture Department Meghalaya
(2) Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Yojna (RKVY) with the State Agriculture Department as Nodal Department
F Special Plan Assistance
(1) Cherrapunjee Ecological Project- Restoration of Degraded Lands Under Sohra Plateau
A State Plan Schemes
1 Soil amp Water Conservation In General Areas
This scheme covers the general areas outside those not specifically covered by other packages of schemes of the Department Its main objective is to reduce soil erosion hazards and land degradation and conservation of water where individualsgroups of farmers are targeted Activities taken up under this Scheme include terracing and reclamation erosion control water conservation and distribution afforestation cashhorticulture crops development works water harvesting works farm ponds etc
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2 Jhum Control Scheme
The scheme was implemented since inception of the state The aims and objectives of the scheme are to wean away the jhummia families from the primitive and destructive type of cultivation to settled cultivation by providing permanent land for sustainable cultivation with assured irrigation and to protect the barren hill slopes with vegetation such as cash crophorticultural plantations and afforestation programmes Due to financial constraint under the State Plan Fund at present only cashhorticultural crop plantation programmes are being taken up
3 Improved JhumBun Cultivation Scheme
The Scheme of Improved Jhum Bun Cultivation is a new scheme where jhummias are allowed to practice their traditional method of cultivation in one single plot continuously for 3-4 years but with a little modification in which the soil and water conservation practices like graded bunding with safe disposal outlets and grassed waterways will be constructed and necessary inputs like improved seeds and locally available organic manures are provided to them The upper reaches of the hillock will be covered with afforestation plantation whereas in the middle reaches horticulture plantation will be taken up and the lower reaches with agricultural development activities
Objectives
a Prevention of land degradation by adopting multi-disciplinary integrated approach of soil and water conservation practices
b Improvement of land capability soil moisture regime and soil-plant-nutrient relationship
c To improve the social and economic fabrics of the shifting cultivators and ensure productivity on a sustainable basis
d To intercept surface run-off provide safe disposal of surface run-off to encourage sub surface and base flow
Under this scheme 7(Seven) pilot projects on a pilot basis are being implemented- one each in all the 7 Districts of the State
4 Watershed Management Programme
The programme aims for treating the micro watersheds on an integrated approach The activities include treatment of arable land non-arable land and drainage lines Due to fund constraint the activities have been confined mainly to afforestation cashhorticultural crop developmental works
B Centrally Sponsored Schemes
1 Integrated Wasteland Development Programme (IWDP)
The scheme is funded by the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The Central Share is 9166 and the State Share is 834The Scheme has been implemented since 1999 -2000
The main objective of the programme is to improve the productivity of wastelands and thereby improve
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the living standards of the rural poor who own these lands The development of these wastelands is taken up on a watershed basis Special emphasis is given to conservation of soil moisture in situ
through integrated approach with bottom up planning
2 Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)
During 2009-10 the Government of India Ministry of Rural Development Department of Land Resources has approved for treatment of 30000 hectares in 18 watershed projects of the State The Central and State share sharing component is in the ratio of 9010 percent The main objectives of this programme are as follows
1 To dissipate soil and water erosion and surface run-off
2 To harvest recycle surface runoff and rainwater
3 To enhance soil moisture regime water holding capacity
4 To promote sub-surface flow base flow and ground water recharge
5 To improve soil health and tilth
6 To improve production and productivity
7 To promote generation and gainful employment opportunities
C Special Central Assistance Schemes
1 Watershed Development Project in Shifting Cultivation Areas (WDPSCA)
- The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards It is a 100 Central assistance through the Ministry of Agriculture amp Co-operation Government of India
The main thrust of the project is as follows
bull Protect hill slopes of jhum areas through soil and water conservation measures on a watershed basis
bull Encourage and assist jhummia families to develop jhum land for productive uses with improved cultivation and suitable package of practices leading to settled cultivation
bull Improved socio-economic status of jhummia families through householdland-based activities
bull Mitigate ill effects of shifting cultivation by introducing appropriate land use as per land capacity and improved technologies
2 Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)
This is a Central assistance scheme sponsored by the Ministry of Water Resources It is in the form of central grant (90 of the project cost) and the balance cost of the project (10) as the Statersquos share which is to be arranged by the state government from its own resources The main thrust of the programme is to increase the area under irrigation thereby increasing the productivity of the area and improving the socio-economic condition of the people
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D NABARD Loan - Soil amp Water Conservation Scheme Under RIDF
The Department started implementing Scheme under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund shyNABARD Loan from the year 2000-2001 onwards
The basic objective of the scheme is to enhance the productivity of agriculture and its allied activities and in small river valleys thereby improving the socio-economic set up of the people in the rural areas Besides these the scheme also envisages to promote sustainable development through conservation and management of soil and water
E Other Government of India Schemes
(1) Soil and Water Conservation in the Catchment of River Kopili
The Department is implementing a scheme known as River Valley Project amp Flood Prone River (RVP
amp FPR) of River Kopili under the Macro-management mode The State Agriculture Department is
the Nodal Department of this centrally sponsored programme of the Ministry of Agriculture Department
of Agriculture amp Co-operation (Natural Resource Management Division)
Objectives -
bull Prevention of land degradation by adoption of appropriate based soil and water conservation measures on watershed approach
bull Improvement of land capability and moisture regime in the watersheds
bull Promotion of land-use to match land capability
bull Prevention of soil erosion and run off from the watershed to prevent premature siltation of reservoirs
The selection of the watersheds was based as per the priority list of the watersheds The Soil and Land Use Survey of India (SLUSI) was engaged in the task of priority delineation and detailed Soil survey of the Kopili Catchment The watersheds have been prioritized based on the magnitude and criticality of degradation into five categories viz Very High High Medium Low and Very Low
PRIORITY CATEGORY NO OF WATERSHEDS AREA IN HA
Very High 259 111516
High 84 37121
Medium 40 19320
Low 4 2032
GRAND TOTAL 387 169989
2 Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Yojana (RKVY)
The area of focus of this programme is for the development of Rainfed Farming Systems in and outside watershed areas as also integrated development of watershed areas wastelands river valleys
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and for activities relating to enhancement of horticultural production and popularization of micro irrigation systems The thrust area is to promote regeneration oftopsoil its health and tilth and to improve soil fertility crop production land and water productivity of watershed areas wasteland river valleysvalley bottom lands and the eco-system as a whole The fund is released by the State Agriculture Department for the schemes approved for implementation by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
F Cherrapunjee Ecological Project- Restoration of Degraded Lands Under Sohra Plateau
The Government of Meghalaya through the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation has initiated a
programme through the Eco Restoration to improve the ecology and environment of Sohra and its
adjoining villages which encompasses a total of 45 villages This project aims to shy
bull Ameliorate the ecology and environment of Sohra Plateau
bull Restore degraded lands
bull Strengthen village level institutions or NRM
bull Minimize human activities detrimental to the environment
bull Create avenues for sustainable livelihood
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PHYSICAL amp FINANCIALACHIEVEMENT UNDER VARIOUS SCHEMES
1 Soil and Water Conservation in General Areas
The physical and financial achievement under the Scheme upto 2011-12 is as undershy
Table
SOIL CONSERVATION SCHEME
ITEMS Achievement upto 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakh)
i Land Development (Terracing) 745792 Ha 11439
ii Reclamation of Valley Bottom Land 401690 Ha 6799
iii Erosion Control Works 1324907 Ha 118309
iv Water Conservation amp Distribution 970288 Ha 88286
v Afforestation 2063647 Ha 88073
vi Pasture Development Works 10350 Ha 1686
vii Water Harvesting 1631 Nos 50252
viii Cash Crop Development Works 253117 Ha Nurseries -2771381 Nos
88837
TOTAL 45375
Jhum Control Programme
The physical and financial achievement under the Scheme upto 2011-12 is as undershy
Table
JHUM CONTROL SCHEME
ITEMS ACHIEVEMENT UPTO 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakh)
i Terracing lsquo 43736
ii Reclamation 310699Ha 11380
iii Follow-up Programmes 582811 Ha 11360
iv Afforestation 382817Ha 11348
v IrrigationWater Conservation amp Distribution 683565 Ha 37154
vi Camp and Camp Equipments
vii Dwelling Houses
44500 Nos
166500 Nos
4306
3331
viii Drinking Water 30600 Nos 2531
ix Link Roads 66969 Kms 12185
x CashHorticultural Crop Development 783693 Ha Nurseries 1066203 Nos 190815
TOTAL 328146
2
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3 Improved Shifting Cultivation
The Government of Meghalaya had approved this new scheme on a pilot project basis from 2007shy08 These are as (i) Mukbu Village in Jaintia Hills and (ii) Mawthawniaw- Diskiang Village in West Khasi Hills during the year Total amountof expenditure on the Scheme for the year 2007-08 is Rs 285737000
5 (Five) more pilot projects one each for East Khasi Hills Ri-BhoiEast Garo Hills West Garo Hills and South Garo Hills Districts respectively were sanctioned during 2008 -09 as followsshy
1 East Khasi Hills District - Pdei Jarain Village Cluster
2 Ri-Bhoi District - Umladew Village
3 East Garo Hills District - Chimagre-Dawa-Chipit- Chima-Nengkra
4 West Garo Hills District - Ampangre-Ch u pongre-Mongalgre
5 South Garo Hills District - Deran-Songmong-Doren-Songgitcham-Ramigre Asinggre
Types of works under the Scheme
i Capacity BuildingTrainingField VisitExtension Service
ii Entry Point Activities Construction of Link RoadsDrinking Water Structure etc
iii Graded Bunding (i) Graded Bunds (ii) Loose Boulder amp (iii) Box Terracing
iv Safe Disposal Outlet
v Grassed Waterways
vi Reclamation of Valley Bottom Land
vii Follow-up Programmes Supply of Improved SeedsManures etc
viii Composite Nursery
ix Afforestation
x Agro-Horticulture
xi Agro-Forestry
xii Water Harvesting StructureDug-out PondsImpounded Ponds etc
xiii Water Distribution structure
xiv Check DamBoulder Check Dam
xv Camp Hut
xvi Domestic Livestock PromotionPiggeryPoultryCattleFisheryBee-Keeping etc
xvii Service Sector-CarpentryBlack SmithTailoringHandicrafts
xviii Kitchen Gardening
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4 Watershed Management Programme
The physical and financial achievements under the Scheme upto 2011-12
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
ITEMS ACHIEVEMENT UPTO 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakhs)
i Terrracing amp Land Reclamation 388621 Ha 20970
ii Follow-up Programmes Seeds Manures Fertilizers amp Cultivation Cost 292550 Ha 5777
iii Irrigation Water Conservation amp Distribution 391187 Ha 27516
iv Drinking 9500 Nos 1206
v Link Roads 17826 Ha 36571
vi Afforestation 670535 Ha 36614
vii Cash Crops Horticultural Development 271674 Ha Nurseries 425022 Nos 90600
viii Fodderamp Pasture
ix Water Harvesting Works
2200 Ha
17700 Nos
134
8176
x Erosion Control Works 152631 Ha 13437
TOTAL 241008
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5 THE INTEGRATED WASTELANDS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (IWDP)
The Integrated Wastelands Development Programme (IWDP) launched in 1989 under the aegis of the National Wastelands Development Board aimed at development of wastelands on watershed basis With an intention of involving village communities in the implementation of Watershed Development Projects (WDP) under IWDP the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) Government of India (GOI) adopted the WDP Guidelines (1995) wef 141995 which was subsequently revised in August 2001 (WDP Revised Guidelines 2001) To further simplify procedures and involve the PRI more meaningfully in Planning Implementation and Management of Economic Development Activities in rural areas the GOI evolved New Guidelines for Hariyali (2003) which are under implementation wef April 1 2003
i) There are 112 Projects sanctioned by GOI as follows
Year of Sanction of lWDP Project
Project Period
East Khasi Hills
West Khasi Hills
Jaintia Hills
Ri Bhoi East Garo Hills
West Garo Hills
South Garo Hills
Total GOIrsquos cut off dcie of completion
1999shy2000
1999-2000 to
2002-03 - Project II Project I 2 nos
March 2011
2000-01 2000-01
to 2004-05
Project I Project I Project I Project I Project I 5 nos March 2011
2003-04 2003-04
to 2007-08
Project II Project
III Project II Project II Project II Project II Projectll 7 nos December
2012
2004-05 2004-05
to 2008-09
Project
III
Project
IV
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III 7nos
December 2012
2005-06 2005-06
to 2009-10
Project IV to Xl1
Project V to XI
Project IVtoVIII
Project IV to Vll1
Project IV to VIII
Project IV to XII
Project IV to VIII
45 nos December
2012
2006-07 2006-07
to 2010-11
Project XIII to XXI
Project XII to XVIII
Project IXto XIV
Project IXtoXI
Project IX to XV
Project XIII to XXI
Project IX to XIII 46 nos
December 2012
Total - 21 nos 17 nos 14 nos 11 nos 15 nos 21 nos 13 nos 112 nos
ii) Prescribe yearly release of fund ()
a) Projects sanctioned in 1999-2000 [WDP Guide lines (1999)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 10 20 20 15 10 10
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b) Projects sanctioned in 2000-2001 [WDP Guide lines (2001)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 15 15 15 15 15 10
c) Project sanctioned in 2003-04 up to 2006-07 [Hariyali guidelines (2003)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1 st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst
15 30 30 15 10
The above 112 projects are for treatment of 439 micro watersheds covering a total area of 221225 hectare with a total cost of Rs1305325 lakh for which cost sharing is 9167 by GOI and 833 by State Government that is RS1200222 lakh Central Share and Rs1 05106 lakh State Share respectively
The District-wise physical target and financial implication is shown below
Name of District No of Projects
Project Cost
Area of treatmentCS (Rs in lakh)
SS (Rs in lakh)
Total (Rs in lakh)
East Khasi Hills 21 212108 19282 231390 38565
West Khasi Hills 17 175234 13750 188984 33496
Jaintia Hills 14 147120 13374 160494 26749
Ri Bhoi 11 150700 13700 164400 27400
East Garo Hills 15 178750 16250 195000 32500
West Garo Hills 21 204310 16750 221060 38515
South Garo Hills 13 132000 12000 144000 24300
Total 112 1200222 105106 1305328 221225
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6 INTEGRATED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (IWMP)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified
approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in a realistic and
holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved
the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major areas
in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State
Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level constitution of District
Project - Level Institutions for implementation of the projects for the Participatory Watershed Projects with
financial social and economic empowerment to the watershed communities in close coordination with the
local institutions Another aspect is the equity and participatory resources management with due regards to the
economically weaker section within the village community
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INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING
The Central Assistance for setting up of the State Level Nodal Agency for implementation of IWMP
during 2009-10 has also been sanctioned amounting to Rs7125 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring
Grants vide GOIrsquos Letter NOK11 01192009IWMP (IS) dt 1792009
The Central Assistance for setting up of District Watershed Cell cum Data Centre (DWCDC) during
2009-10 has also been amounting to Rs 5950 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring Grants vide letter
No K1101192009IWMP (IS) dt 922010
ACCELERATED BENEFIT IRRIGATION PROGRAMME
9 Nos Ongoing Projects under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme
Year of Commencement 2009-10
Remark The above projects have been completed during 2011-12
7
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8 RASHTRIYA KRISHI VIGYAN YOJANA
The Scheme is funded by the Agriculture Department and implemented by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
81 Aim of RKVY
The National Agriculture Development Programme (NADP) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) aims to achieve 4 annual growth in the agriculture sector during the XI Plan period by ensuring a holistic development of agriculture amp allied sectors
82 Objectives of RKVY
The main objectives of RKVY are
(i) To incentivize the States so as to increase public investment in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(ii) Toprovide flexibility amp autonomy to States in the process of planning and executing Agriculture amp Allied Sector Schemes
(iii) To ensure the preparation of agriculture plans for the Districts and the States based on agroshyclimatic conditions availability of Technology and natural resources
(iv) To ensure that the local needs crops priorities are reflected in the agricultural plans of the states
(v) To achieve the goal of reducing the yield gaps in important crops through focused interventions
(vi) To maximize returns to the farmers in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(vii) To bring about quantifiable changes in the production amp productivity of various components of Agriculture amp Allied Sectors by addressing them in a holistic manner
83 Basic Features of RKVY
Amongst other the basic feature under RKVY is that the states are given sufficient fiexibility under the scheme to make appropriate local choices so that the outcomes are as envisaged in the aims amp objectives
While the other seeks to encourage convergence with schemes like NREGS SGSY BRGF including Watershed Development
84 ProjectScheme Proposal
841 Area of focus
(i) Development of Rainfed Farming System in amp outside watershed areas as also Integrated Development of Watershed area Wastelands and river valleys Assistance for development of land as also assistance for horticulture generating livelihoods for farmers Below the Poverty Line (BPL) in particular
(ii) Activities relating to enhancement of Horticultural production amp popularization of micro-irrigation systems
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Assistance will be available for nursery development horticulture activities including marketing and dripsprinkler irrigation
842 Particulars of Schemes under RKVY
The proposed schemes are as follows
I Soil amp Water Conservation for enhancing crop production amp productivity in river valley valley bottom lands
II Soil amp Water Conservation for improving crop production amp productivity of cultivated Jhum amp Bun lands including abandoned Jhum amp Bun lands
III Soil amp Water Conservation for restoring amp reclaiming cultivable wastelands affected by mining amp quarrying
IV Soil amp Water Conservation for improvement of traditional water conservation amp distribution system for enhanced crop production
843 Strategy for Implementation of the above Schemes
Keeping in view of the aim for achieving 4 growth under agriculture sector by ensuring holistic amp realistic development of agri and allied service including the area of focus the strategy for implementation of the above schemes under RKVY is outlined as followsshy
1 Improvement of Soil health amp tilth
2 Promotion of moisture regime within the soil profile
3 Improvement of crop production
4 Promotion of cropping intensity (crop-rotational system)
5 Water management
6 Promotion of household gardening for crop production
7 Land and water resources treatment for protective amp productive uses
8 Promotion of IFS amp SALT System for enhanced production amp productivity under Agri amp allied sectors
9 Promotion of livelihoods gainful employment opportunity
844 Project Components
The above schemes under RKVY constitute the following components
(i) Conservation Technology Adoption Adoption of appropriate Soil amp Water Conservation techniques amp measures (Biological Agronomic and MechanicalEngineering) - 85 (Rs 14000- per hectare)
(ii) Livelihoods - 15 (Rs 2500- per hectare)
Per unit area costing Rs 16500- per hectare
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845 Conservation Technology Adoption Component
On farm Off-farm Treatment and protection
Land Development Land Drainage Field Bunding Graded Bunding Terracing
Drainage Channel
treatment amp protection
Check dam Water conservation
Micro-Irrigation Water
Harvesting Farm Pond Diversion Dam GuIly Plugging amp Stream bank protection etc
Inputs Seeds amp plants manures amp fertilizers soil amendment
Agronomic
Measures
Conservation Farming Cropping System Water Management
Safe
surface runoff
Grassed Water ways Channel
Treatment amp Improvement Safe water disposal amp outlet
846 Livelihood Component
It includes the following
(i) Agriculture (field crops)
(ii) Fishery
(iii) Piggery
(iv) Sericulture
(v) Horticulture including setting up of nursery units
(vi) Composting unit
(vii) Apiculture
(viii) Poultry duckery
(ix) Floriculture including establishment of nursery units amp others
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9 WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN SHIFTING CULTIVATION AREAS (WDPSCA)
The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards it is a 100 central assistance through the ministry of agriculture amp co-operation Government of India
sum Implementation during VIIIth Plan
12 (twelve) Watershed Projects were taken up from the year 1995-96 All the twelve projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan (1999-2000)
lsaquo Total Area for Treatment
lsaquo Total Area Treatment (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total families Treated
sum Implementation during IXth Plan
= 1294450 ha
= 1294450 ha
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= 3692 nos
38 (thirty eight) new Watershed Projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan ie 1999-2000 The Projects were completed during the Xth Plan ie 2006-07
lsaquo Total Geographical Area
lsaquo Total Area Treated (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total Families Treated
= 3698300 ha
= 3228200 ha
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= 7612 nos
sum Implementation during Xth Plan amp XIth Plan
During 2006-07 (end of Xth Plan) 63 (sixty three) Watershed Projects was approved by the State Level Steering Committee and the Government of India which are ongoing
lsaquo Total Geographical Area = 4379200 ha
lsaquo Proposed Area for Treatment = 3160000 ha
lsaquo Total Project Cost = Rs 347600 lakhs
lsaquo Total Families to be Benefitted = 9865 nos
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PHOTO SECTION
annual report 2011 - 2012
BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
Room No 319 Rilang BuildingBarkos Warjri IAS Additional Chief Secretary
Tel 0364-2226349 (O) 2224201 Extn 2269to the Government of Meghalaya Fax 0364-2225470
Email - barkoswyahoocom
Message
I am proud that the Soil amp Water Conservation Department is bringing out
its Annual Report (2011 - 12) The Department has undertaken many activities aimed
at improving the life of the farmers by way of water conservation activities like dams
and water harvesting structures and through soil conservation interventions like terracing
and other land development works I consider it a privilege to be part of such an
enthusiastic and committed department made up of officers and staff who are interested
in improving the condition of citizens especially in rural areas by various innovative
interventions and by winning the confidence of various communities the department
works with
I hope that the department continues to do its good work and further
improve on its performance
Barkos WarjriBarkos WarjriBarkos WarjriBarkos Warjri Meghalaya Secretariat Shillong-793001
(Barkos Warjri)
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Introduction
Meghalaya known as ldquoAbode of the Cloudsrdquo is characterized by hilly terrains and high intensity rainfall with climatic conditions ranging from temperate to sub-tropical Although endowed with varied natural resources and rich in bio-diversity the State is at present subjected to intense pressure and threat to its environment The over-exploitation of natural resources that is land water and vegetation by human activities and other adverse practices which include mismanagement of resources and illinadequate land management practices has further deteriorated the already fragile ecosystems in the State This has resulted in never ending problems of land degradation incidence of flash floods sedimentation of streambeds and water reservoirs emergence of wastelands and destruction of catchment areas All this has led to aggravation of poverty and adversely affected the socio-economic condition of the people of the State Taking cognizance of the above factors the Department felt a strong need to bring about convergence networking and harmonization through the adoption of compatible and appropriate soil and water conservation practices to enhance farm production and ensure the utilization of natural resources in a sustained manner
Mandate
Natural resources management in particular the soil water and vegetation resources in the context of perpetual utilization and sustainable development of the said resources to improve and sustain livelihood system and to aid in income earning activities of the user-communities
Aims
reg Promote sustainable utilization of soil water vegetation resources
reg Sustainable food support and water needs
reg Promote social economic and ecological development
Objectives
lsaquo Dissipating accelerated soil erosion surface runoff and erosion of topsoil
lsaquo Enhancing water holding capacity of the soil
lsaquo Improving soil moisture regime within the soil profile monolith
lsaquo Promoting soil health and tilth
lsaquo Providing soil cover with forest trees fruit treesplantation crops etc
lsaquo Protecting stream river bank erosion and denudation of cultivable cultivated land
lsaquo Protecting drainage area of water sources
lsaquo Harvesting rainwater for multipurpose utilities
lsaquo Establishing micro-irrigation facilities
lsaquo Enhancing agricultural crop productivity
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lsaquo Promoting Integrated Farming System
lsaquo Promoting livelihood and gainful employment opportunities
Pre-requisites
In this natural resources management endeavour it is important for the local partners in development that is the local institutions community stakeholders users to unreservedly voluntarily and actively participate in the different phases - explanatory planning phases and upward Secondly it is also equally required for other development departments to willingly practice for ensuring convergence to bring about holistic and realistic development of the people Lastly the importance of Public-Private-Partnership in up-scaling the natural resources management programmes require no emphasis
Agenda of Action
To ensure that the service-deliveries promote and meet the afore-cited aim and objectives a mechanism to take forward the system is required They are underlined as follows
bull Formulation of Land Use and Action Plan on a participatory mode adoption of appropriate soil and water conservation techniques and measures preferably on a Watershed basis which is increasingly recognized as an ideal approach for Integrated Natural Resources Management Programme
bull Strengthening the information Education Communication Systems Capacity Building amp Demonstration
bull Application of science and technology and research amp development inputs
bull Awareness campaign mobilization and organization of the community empowerment building their capacity upgradation of local skills
bull Promotion and encouragement of Self Help Institutions and other promoting institutions
bull Designing mechanism to monitor and evaluate socio-techno-economic impacts and results
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ADMINISTRATIVE SETUP OF THE DEPARTMENT
DIRECTORATE
reg Planning
reg Engineering
reg Survey
reg Project Formulation
reg Cartography
reg Monitoring amp Evaluation
reg Extension amp Publicity
BRANCH DIRECTORATE
bull Research amp Training Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
bull Jhum Control Tura
FIELD EXECUTIVES
In the field the works of the Department are executed by the Territorial and the Cash Crop Divisions supported by the Soil amp Water Conservation Ranges and Soil amp Water Conservation Beats
THE DIVISIONS East Khasi Hills
sum Shillong Soil and Water Conservation Territorial Division
bull Southern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Mawphlang
bull Shillong Soil amp Water Conservation Range Shillong
bull Laitlyngkot Soil amp Water Conservation Range Laitlyngkot
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Shillong
bull Sohra Soil amp Water Conservation Range Sohra
bull Weiloi Soil amp Water Conservation Beat Office Weiloi
sum Shillong Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Division
bull Shillong Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Shillong
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Jaintia Hills
sum Jaintia Hills Soil and Water Conservation Territorial Division
bull Jowai Soil amp Water Conservation Range Thadlaskeintilde
bull Khliehriat Soil amp Water Conservation Range Khliehriat
bull Lumshnong Soil amp Water Conservation Range Lumshnong
bull Amlarem Soil amp Water Conservation Range Amlarem
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Jowai
bull Shangpung Soil amp Water Conservation Range Shangpung
sum Jaintia Hills Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Division
bull Amlarem Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Amlarem
bull Lumshnong Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Lumshnong
bull Namdong Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Namdong
West Khasi Hills
sum Nongstoin Soil and Water Conservation Division
bull Mawkyrwat Soil amp Water Conservation Range Mawkyrwat
bull Sonapahar Soil amp Water Conservation Range Riangdo
bull Mairang Soil amp Water Conservation Range Mairang
bull Border Areas Soil amp Water Conservation Range Ranikor
bull Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Range Nongstoin
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Nongstoin
bull Sonapahar CC Beat Office Sonapahar
Ri - Bhoi
sum Ri-Bhoi Soil and Water Conservation Division
bull Northern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Nongpoh
bull Western Soil amp Water Conservation Range Patharkhmah
bull Marngar Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Marngar
bull Umroi Soil amp Water Conservation Beat Office Umroi
bull Sonidan Soil amp Water Conservation Range Sonidan
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West Garo Hills
sum Tura Soil and Water Conservation Territorial Division
bull Southern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Machangpani
bull Central Soil amp Water Conservation Range Thebronggre
bull Anogre Soil amp Water Conservation Range Anogre
bull Damjonggre Soil amp Water Conservation Range Garobadha
bull Jongchipara Soil amp Water Conservation Range Jongchipara
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Tura
sum Tura Soil and Water Conservation Cash Crop Division
bull Danakgre Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Danakgre
bull Ampati Cash Crop Soil amp Water Conservation Beat Office Ampati
Dadengre Cash Crop Soil and Water Conservation Beat Office Dadengre
- Supervising the day to day work so as to ensure timely completion of works and submission of reports
East Garo Hills
sum Simsanggresoil and Water Conservation Division
bull Northern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Wageasi
bull Eastern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Songsak Bonegre
bull Mendipathar Soil amp Water Conservation Range Mendipathar
bull Williamnagar Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Williamnagar
bull Wageasi Cash Crop Range Wageasi
bull Bajengdoba Cash Crop Beat Office Bajengdoba
bull Rongjeng Cash Crop Beat Office Rongjeng
bull Kharkutta Cash Crop Beat Office Kharkutta
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Williamnagar
bull Adokgre Beat Office Adokgre
South Garo Hills
sum South Garo Hills Soil and Water Conservation Cash Crop Division
bull Baghmara Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Baghmara
bull Chokpot Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Chokpot
bull Rongara Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Beat Office Rongara
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DUTIES amp FUNCTIONS OF DIFFERENT LEVEL OF OFFICES OF THE DEPARTMENT
1 Directorate of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
- Structuring and providing inputs for consideration in natural resources conservation and management policy framing direction and administration
- Providing extension publicity and public relation support including monitoring and evaluation support to the subordinate offices
- To allocate duties to all officers and employees within their respective establishment etc
- To allocate and ensure smooth flow of funds for different schemes to the respective Divisions
- The office of the Director is the appellate authority pertaining to the Right to Information
- Preparation of Draft Annual Plan Annual Non-Plan Estimates and details of Schemes
- To ensure timely submission of Quarterly Progress Report by different Divisions and compilation of the same
2 Office of the Joint Director (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
- Designing Training CoursesProgrammes Providing Training Support
- To coordinate the Project Plan
- Providing inputs to the Directorate of Soil amp Water Conservation of all the Field Trial Programmes conducted at the Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
- Coordinating providing information and feedback to the Directorate of Soil amp Water Conservation etc
3 Office of the Joint Director Tura
- To coordinate Project Plans of all Divisions under Garo Hills
- Furnishing information and feedback to the Directorate
- Superintending monitoring and evaluation projects of the Department under his jurisdiction etc
4 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Territorial Divisions
- Implementation of different Central Schemes and assisted State Plan Schemes
- Inspection and monitoring of different activities implemented through different schemes
- Preparation of plan and estimates of the Division
- To allocate duties to all officers and employees in the Division
- Supervising the day to day work so as to ensure timely completion of works and submission of reports
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5 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Cash Crop Division
- The main function of the Division is to look after specific developmental works of the Department in the District through cash crops and cash horticultural crops development and improvement
- Implementation of various cash crops and cash horticultural developmental programmes through Departmental and SubsidyGrant-in-Aid Schemes
- Raising of nurseries of various crop species to meet the planting materials requirement of different schemes and for distribution to the farmers
6 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
- The main function of the Division is to carry out soil testing to determine the fertility status of the soil for Departmental plantations such as Rubber Coffee Citrus Plantations etc and also in the watershed areas implemented by the Department
- The Division also recommends the balanced use of fertilizers in optimum quantities through the correct method suitable for specific soilcrop conditions
- The Division conducts reconnaissance and detailed soil survey of watersheds as when necessary
7 Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management
- The main function of this office is to conduct and carry out detailed field surveys and preparation of DPRs pertaining to soil and water conservation works based on a watershed approach This office had from time to time prepared Detailed Project Reports on various Centrally Sponsored Scheme and State Plan Schemes such as Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) River Valley Project amp Flood Prone Areas (RVPampFPR) Improved Shifting Cultivation Scheme Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) etc
8 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
sum Civil Engineering
This office is responsible for checking the Plan amp Estimates of the different construction works like water harvesting structures check dams retention walls etc and also of the Residential and Non-Residential buildings submitted by the Drawing and Disbursing Officers of the Department
sum Mechanical Engineering
Another function of this office is to look after the maintenance and repair of the vehicles of the Department and to ensure that the vehicles are kept in good running condition Besides these the division is also responsible for taking up matters pertaining to the proposals for condemnation of old vehicles with the concerned authority as well as for purchase of new vehicles
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PROGRAMMES OF THE DEPARTMENT The programmesschemes implemented by the Department include both Centrally Sponsored Schemes
as well as State Plan Schemes
A State Plan Schemes
(1) Soil amp Water Conservation in General Areas
(2) Jhum Control Scheme
(3) Improved JhumBun Cultivation Scheme
(4) Watershed Management Programme
B Centrally Sponsored Schemes
(1) Integrated Wasteland Development Programme (IWDP)
(2) Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)
C Additional Central Assistance
(1) Watershed Development Project in Shifting Cultivation Areas (WDPSCA)
(2)Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)
D NABARD Loan
Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF)
E Other Government of India Schemes
(1) Soil Conservation for enhancing the productivity of degraded lands in the catchment of River Kopili in Jaintia Hills District under Macro-Management Mode of Agriculture Department Meghalaya
(2) Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Yojna (RKVY) with the State Agriculture Department as Nodal Department
F Special Plan Assistance
(1) Cherrapunjee Ecological Project- Restoration of Degraded Lands Under Sohra Plateau
A State Plan Schemes
1 Soil amp Water Conservation In General Areas
This scheme covers the general areas outside those not specifically covered by other packages of schemes of the Department Its main objective is to reduce soil erosion hazards and land degradation and conservation of water where individualsgroups of farmers are targeted Activities taken up under this Scheme include terracing and reclamation erosion control water conservation and distribution afforestation cashhorticulture crops development works water harvesting works farm ponds etc
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2 Jhum Control Scheme
The scheme was implemented since inception of the state The aims and objectives of the scheme are to wean away the jhummia families from the primitive and destructive type of cultivation to settled cultivation by providing permanent land for sustainable cultivation with assured irrigation and to protect the barren hill slopes with vegetation such as cash crophorticultural plantations and afforestation programmes Due to financial constraint under the State Plan Fund at present only cashhorticultural crop plantation programmes are being taken up
3 Improved JhumBun Cultivation Scheme
The Scheme of Improved Jhum Bun Cultivation is a new scheme where jhummias are allowed to practice their traditional method of cultivation in one single plot continuously for 3-4 years but with a little modification in which the soil and water conservation practices like graded bunding with safe disposal outlets and grassed waterways will be constructed and necessary inputs like improved seeds and locally available organic manures are provided to them The upper reaches of the hillock will be covered with afforestation plantation whereas in the middle reaches horticulture plantation will be taken up and the lower reaches with agricultural development activities
Objectives
a Prevention of land degradation by adopting multi-disciplinary integrated approach of soil and water conservation practices
b Improvement of land capability soil moisture regime and soil-plant-nutrient relationship
c To improve the social and economic fabrics of the shifting cultivators and ensure productivity on a sustainable basis
d To intercept surface run-off provide safe disposal of surface run-off to encourage sub surface and base flow
Under this scheme 7(Seven) pilot projects on a pilot basis are being implemented- one each in all the 7 Districts of the State
4 Watershed Management Programme
The programme aims for treating the micro watersheds on an integrated approach The activities include treatment of arable land non-arable land and drainage lines Due to fund constraint the activities have been confined mainly to afforestation cashhorticultural crop developmental works
B Centrally Sponsored Schemes
1 Integrated Wasteland Development Programme (IWDP)
The scheme is funded by the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The Central Share is 9166 and the State Share is 834The Scheme has been implemented since 1999 -2000
The main objective of the programme is to improve the productivity of wastelands and thereby improve
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the living standards of the rural poor who own these lands The development of these wastelands is taken up on a watershed basis Special emphasis is given to conservation of soil moisture in situ
through integrated approach with bottom up planning
2 Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)
During 2009-10 the Government of India Ministry of Rural Development Department of Land Resources has approved for treatment of 30000 hectares in 18 watershed projects of the State The Central and State share sharing component is in the ratio of 9010 percent The main objectives of this programme are as follows
1 To dissipate soil and water erosion and surface run-off
2 To harvest recycle surface runoff and rainwater
3 To enhance soil moisture regime water holding capacity
4 To promote sub-surface flow base flow and ground water recharge
5 To improve soil health and tilth
6 To improve production and productivity
7 To promote generation and gainful employment opportunities
C Special Central Assistance Schemes
1 Watershed Development Project in Shifting Cultivation Areas (WDPSCA)
- The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards It is a 100 Central assistance through the Ministry of Agriculture amp Co-operation Government of India
The main thrust of the project is as follows
bull Protect hill slopes of jhum areas through soil and water conservation measures on a watershed basis
bull Encourage and assist jhummia families to develop jhum land for productive uses with improved cultivation and suitable package of practices leading to settled cultivation
bull Improved socio-economic status of jhummia families through householdland-based activities
bull Mitigate ill effects of shifting cultivation by introducing appropriate land use as per land capacity and improved technologies
2 Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)
This is a Central assistance scheme sponsored by the Ministry of Water Resources It is in the form of central grant (90 of the project cost) and the balance cost of the project (10) as the Statersquos share which is to be arranged by the state government from its own resources The main thrust of the programme is to increase the area under irrigation thereby increasing the productivity of the area and improving the socio-economic condition of the people
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D NABARD Loan - Soil amp Water Conservation Scheme Under RIDF
The Department started implementing Scheme under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund shyNABARD Loan from the year 2000-2001 onwards
The basic objective of the scheme is to enhance the productivity of agriculture and its allied activities and in small river valleys thereby improving the socio-economic set up of the people in the rural areas Besides these the scheme also envisages to promote sustainable development through conservation and management of soil and water
E Other Government of India Schemes
(1) Soil and Water Conservation in the Catchment of River Kopili
The Department is implementing a scheme known as River Valley Project amp Flood Prone River (RVP
amp FPR) of River Kopili under the Macro-management mode The State Agriculture Department is
the Nodal Department of this centrally sponsored programme of the Ministry of Agriculture Department
of Agriculture amp Co-operation (Natural Resource Management Division)
Objectives -
bull Prevention of land degradation by adoption of appropriate based soil and water conservation measures on watershed approach
bull Improvement of land capability and moisture regime in the watersheds
bull Promotion of land-use to match land capability
bull Prevention of soil erosion and run off from the watershed to prevent premature siltation of reservoirs
The selection of the watersheds was based as per the priority list of the watersheds The Soil and Land Use Survey of India (SLUSI) was engaged in the task of priority delineation and detailed Soil survey of the Kopili Catchment The watersheds have been prioritized based on the magnitude and criticality of degradation into five categories viz Very High High Medium Low and Very Low
PRIORITY CATEGORY NO OF WATERSHEDS AREA IN HA
Very High 259 111516
High 84 37121
Medium 40 19320
Low 4 2032
GRAND TOTAL 387 169989
2 Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Yojana (RKVY)
The area of focus of this programme is for the development of Rainfed Farming Systems in and outside watershed areas as also integrated development of watershed areas wastelands river valleys
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and for activities relating to enhancement of horticultural production and popularization of micro irrigation systems The thrust area is to promote regeneration oftopsoil its health and tilth and to improve soil fertility crop production land and water productivity of watershed areas wasteland river valleysvalley bottom lands and the eco-system as a whole The fund is released by the State Agriculture Department for the schemes approved for implementation by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
F Cherrapunjee Ecological Project- Restoration of Degraded Lands Under Sohra Plateau
The Government of Meghalaya through the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation has initiated a
programme through the Eco Restoration to improve the ecology and environment of Sohra and its
adjoining villages which encompasses a total of 45 villages This project aims to shy
bull Ameliorate the ecology and environment of Sohra Plateau
bull Restore degraded lands
bull Strengthen village level institutions or NRM
bull Minimize human activities detrimental to the environment
bull Create avenues for sustainable livelihood
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PHYSICAL amp FINANCIALACHIEVEMENT UNDER VARIOUS SCHEMES
1 Soil and Water Conservation in General Areas
The physical and financial achievement under the Scheme upto 2011-12 is as undershy
Table
SOIL CONSERVATION SCHEME
ITEMS Achievement upto 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakh)
i Land Development (Terracing) 745792 Ha 11439
ii Reclamation of Valley Bottom Land 401690 Ha 6799
iii Erosion Control Works 1324907 Ha 118309
iv Water Conservation amp Distribution 970288 Ha 88286
v Afforestation 2063647 Ha 88073
vi Pasture Development Works 10350 Ha 1686
vii Water Harvesting 1631 Nos 50252
viii Cash Crop Development Works 253117 Ha Nurseries -2771381 Nos
88837
TOTAL 45375
Jhum Control Programme
The physical and financial achievement under the Scheme upto 2011-12 is as undershy
Table
JHUM CONTROL SCHEME
ITEMS ACHIEVEMENT UPTO 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakh)
i Terracing lsquo 43736
ii Reclamation 310699Ha 11380
iii Follow-up Programmes 582811 Ha 11360
iv Afforestation 382817Ha 11348
v IrrigationWater Conservation amp Distribution 683565 Ha 37154
vi Camp and Camp Equipments
vii Dwelling Houses
44500 Nos
166500 Nos
4306
3331
viii Drinking Water 30600 Nos 2531
ix Link Roads 66969 Kms 12185
x CashHorticultural Crop Development 783693 Ha Nurseries 1066203 Nos 190815
TOTAL 328146
2
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3 Improved Shifting Cultivation
The Government of Meghalaya had approved this new scheme on a pilot project basis from 2007shy08 These are as (i) Mukbu Village in Jaintia Hills and (ii) Mawthawniaw- Diskiang Village in West Khasi Hills during the year Total amountof expenditure on the Scheme for the year 2007-08 is Rs 285737000
5 (Five) more pilot projects one each for East Khasi Hills Ri-BhoiEast Garo Hills West Garo Hills and South Garo Hills Districts respectively were sanctioned during 2008 -09 as followsshy
1 East Khasi Hills District - Pdei Jarain Village Cluster
2 Ri-Bhoi District - Umladew Village
3 East Garo Hills District - Chimagre-Dawa-Chipit- Chima-Nengkra
4 West Garo Hills District - Ampangre-Ch u pongre-Mongalgre
5 South Garo Hills District - Deran-Songmong-Doren-Songgitcham-Ramigre Asinggre
Types of works under the Scheme
i Capacity BuildingTrainingField VisitExtension Service
ii Entry Point Activities Construction of Link RoadsDrinking Water Structure etc
iii Graded Bunding (i) Graded Bunds (ii) Loose Boulder amp (iii) Box Terracing
iv Safe Disposal Outlet
v Grassed Waterways
vi Reclamation of Valley Bottom Land
vii Follow-up Programmes Supply of Improved SeedsManures etc
viii Composite Nursery
ix Afforestation
x Agro-Horticulture
xi Agro-Forestry
xii Water Harvesting StructureDug-out PondsImpounded Ponds etc
xiii Water Distribution structure
xiv Check DamBoulder Check Dam
xv Camp Hut
xvi Domestic Livestock PromotionPiggeryPoultryCattleFisheryBee-Keeping etc
xvii Service Sector-CarpentryBlack SmithTailoringHandicrafts
xviii Kitchen Gardening
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4 Watershed Management Programme
The physical and financial achievements under the Scheme upto 2011-12
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
ITEMS ACHIEVEMENT UPTO 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakhs)
i Terrracing amp Land Reclamation 388621 Ha 20970
ii Follow-up Programmes Seeds Manures Fertilizers amp Cultivation Cost 292550 Ha 5777
iii Irrigation Water Conservation amp Distribution 391187 Ha 27516
iv Drinking 9500 Nos 1206
v Link Roads 17826 Ha 36571
vi Afforestation 670535 Ha 36614
vii Cash Crops Horticultural Development 271674 Ha Nurseries 425022 Nos 90600
viii Fodderamp Pasture
ix Water Harvesting Works
2200 Ha
17700 Nos
134
8176
x Erosion Control Works 152631 Ha 13437
TOTAL 241008
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5 THE INTEGRATED WASTELANDS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (IWDP)
The Integrated Wastelands Development Programme (IWDP) launched in 1989 under the aegis of the National Wastelands Development Board aimed at development of wastelands on watershed basis With an intention of involving village communities in the implementation of Watershed Development Projects (WDP) under IWDP the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) Government of India (GOI) adopted the WDP Guidelines (1995) wef 141995 which was subsequently revised in August 2001 (WDP Revised Guidelines 2001) To further simplify procedures and involve the PRI more meaningfully in Planning Implementation and Management of Economic Development Activities in rural areas the GOI evolved New Guidelines for Hariyali (2003) which are under implementation wef April 1 2003
i) There are 112 Projects sanctioned by GOI as follows
Year of Sanction of lWDP Project
Project Period
East Khasi Hills
West Khasi Hills
Jaintia Hills
Ri Bhoi East Garo Hills
West Garo Hills
South Garo Hills
Total GOIrsquos cut off dcie of completion
1999shy2000
1999-2000 to
2002-03 - Project II Project I 2 nos
March 2011
2000-01 2000-01
to 2004-05
Project I Project I Project I Project I Project I 5 nos March 2011
2003-04 2003-04
to 2007-08
Project II Project
III Project II Project II Project II Project II Projectll 7 nos December
2012
2004-05 2004-05
to 2008-09
Project
III
Project
IV
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III 7nos
December 2012
2005-06 2005-06
to 2009-10
Project IV to Xl1
Project V to XI
Project IVtoVIII
Project IV to Vll1
Project IV to VIII
Project IV to XII
Project IV to VIII
45 nos December
2012
2006-07 2006-07
to 2010-11
Project XIII to XXI
Project XII to XVIII
Project IXto XIV
Project IXtoXI
Project IX to XV
Project XIII to XXI
Project IX to XIII 46 nos
December 2012
Total - 21 nos 17 nos 14 nos 11 nos 15 nos 21 nos 13 nos 112 nos
ii) Prescribe yearly release of fund ()
a) Projects sanctioned in 1999-2000 [WDP Guide lines (1999)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 10 20 20 15 10 10
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b) Projects sanctioned in 2000-2001 [WDP Guide lines (2001)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 15 15 15 15 15 10
c) Project sanctioned in 2003-04 up to 2006-07 [Hariyali guidelines (2003)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1 st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst
15 30 30 15 10
The above 112 projects are for treatment of 439 micro watersheds covering a total area of 221225 hectare with a total cost of Rs1305325 lakh for which cost sharing is 9167 by GOI and 833 by State Government that is RS1200222 lakh Central Share and Rs1 05106 lakh State Share respectively
The District-wise physical target and financial implication is shown below
Name of District No of Projects
Project Cost
Area of treatmentCS (Rs in lakh)
SS (Rs in lakh)
Total (Rs in lakh)
East Khasi Hills 21 212108 19282 231390 38565
West Khasi Hills 17 175234 13750 188984 33496
Jaintia Hills 14 147120 13374 160494 26749
Ri Bhoi 11 150700 13700 164400 27400
East Garo Hills 15 178750 16250 195000 32500
West Garo Hills 21 204310 16750 221060 38515
South Garo Hills 13 132000 12000 144000 24300
Total 112 1200222 105106 1305328 221225
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6 INTEGRATED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (IWMP)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified
approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in a realistic and
holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved
the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major areas
in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State
Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level constitution of District
Project - Level Institutions for implementation of the projects for the Participatory Watershed Projects with
financial social and economic empowerment to the watershed communities in close coordination with the
local institutions Another aspect is the equity and participatory resources management with due regards to the
economically weaker section within the village community
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INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING
The Central Assistance for setting up of the State Level Nodal Agency for implementation of IWMP
during 2009-10 has also been sanctioned amounting to Rs7125 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring
Grants vide GOIrsquos Letter NOK11 01192009IWMP (IS) dt 1792009
The Central Assistance for setting up of District Watershed Cell cum Data Centre (DWCDC) during
2009-10 has also been amounting to Rs 5950 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring Grants vide letter
No K1101192009IWMP (IS) dt 922010
ACCELERATED BENEFIT IRRIGATION PROGRAMME
9 Nos Ongoing Projects under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme
Year of Commencement 2009-10
Remark The above projects have been completed during 2011-12
7
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8 RASHTRIYA KRISHI VIGYAN YOJANA
The Scheme is funded by the Agriculture Department and implemented by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
81 Aim of RKVY
The National Agriculture Development Programme (NADP) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) aims to achieve 4 annual growth in the agriculture sector during the XI Plan period by ensuring a holistic development of agriculture amp allied sectors
82 Objectives of RKVY
The main objectives of RKVY are
(i) To incentivize the States so as to increase public investment in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(ii) Toprovide flexibility amp autonomy to States in the process of planning and executing Agriculture amp Allied Sector Schemes
(iii) To ensure the preparation of agriculture plans for the Districts and the States based on agroshyclimatic conditions availability of Technology and natural resources
(iv) To ensure that the local needs crops priorities are reflected in the agricultural plans of the states
(v) To achieve the goal of reducing the yield gaps in important crops through focused interventions
(vi) To maximize returns to the farmers in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(vii) To bring about quantifiable changes in the production amp productivity of various components of Agriculture amp Allied Sectors by addressing them in a holistic manner
83 Basic Features of RKVY
Amongst other the basic feature under RKVY is that the states are given sufficient fiexibility under the scheme to make appropriate local choices so that the outcomes are as envisaged in the aims amp objectives
While the other seeks to encourage convergence with schemes like NREGS SGSY BRGF including Watershed Development
84 ProjectScheme Proposal
841 Area of focus
(i) Development of Rainfed Farming System in amp outside watershed areas as also Integrated Development of Watershed area Wastelands and river valleys Assistance for development of land as also assistance for horticulture generating livelihoods for farmers Below the Poverty Line (BPL) in particular
(ii) Activities relating to enhancement of Horticultural production amp popularization of micro-irrigation systems
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Assistance will be available for nursery development horticulture activities including marketing and dripsprinkler irrigation
842 Particulars of Schemes under RKVY
The proposed schemes are as follows
I Soil amp Water Conservation for enhancing crop production amp productivity in river valley valley bottom lands
II Soil amp Water Conservation for improving crop production amp productivity of cultivated Jhum amp Bun lands including abandoned Jhum amp Bun lands
III Soil amp Water Conservation for restoring amp reclaiming cultivable wastelands affected by mining amp quarrying
IV Soil amp Water Conservation for improvement of traditional water conservation amp distribution system for enhanced crop production
843 Strategy for Implementation of the above Schemes
Keeping in view of the aim for achieving 4 growth under agriculture sector by ensuring holistic amp realistic development of agri and allied service including the area of focus the strategy for implementation of the above schemes under RKVY is outlined as followsshy
1 Improvement of Soil health amp tilth
2 Promotion of moisture regime within the soil profile
3 Improvement of crop production
4 Promotion of cropping intensity (crop-rotational system)
5 Water management
6 Promotion of household gardening for crop production
7 Land and water resources treatment for protective amp productive uses
8 Promotion of IFS amp SALT System for enhanced production amp productivity under Agri amp allied sectors
9 Promotion of livelihoods gainful employment opportunity
844 Project Components
The above schemes under RKVY constitute the following components
(i) Conservation Technology Adoption Adoption of appropriate Soil amp Water Conservation techniques amp measures (Biological Agronomic and MechanicalEngineering) - 85 (Rs 14000- per hectare)
(ii) Livelihoods - 15 (Rs 2500- per hectare)
Per unit area costing Rs 16500- per hectare
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845 Conservation Technology Adoption Component
On farm Off-farm Treatment and protection
Land Development Land Drainage Field Bunding Graded Bunding Terracing
Drainage Channel
treatment amp protection
Check dam Water conservation
Micro-Irrigation Water
Harvesting Farm Pond Diversion Dam GuIly Plugging amp Stream bank protection etc
Inputs Seeds amp plants manures amp fertilizers soil amendment
Agronomic
Measures
Conservation Farming Cropping System Water Management
Safe
surface runoff
Grassed Water ways Channel
Treatment amp Improvement Safe water disposal amp outlet
846 Livelihood Component
It includes the following
(i) Agriculture (field crops)
(ii) Fishery
(iii) Piggery
(iv) Sericulture
(v) Horticulture including setting up of nursery units
(vi) Composting unit
(vii) Apiculture
(viii) Poultry duckery
(ix) Floriculture including establishment of nursery units amp others
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9 WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN SHIFTING CULTIVATION AREAS (WDPSCA)
The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards it is a 100 central assistance through the ministry of agriculture amp co-operation Government of India
sum Implementation during VIIIth Plan
12 (twelve) Watershed Projects were taken up from the year 1995-96 All the twelve projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan (1999-2000)
lsaquo Total Area for Treatment
lsaquo Total Area Treatment (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total families Treated
sum Implementation during IXth Plan
= 1294450 ha
= 1294450 ha
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= 3692 nos
38 (thirty eight) new Watershed Projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan ie 1999-2000 The Projects were completed during the Xth Plan ie 2006-07
lsaquo Total Geographical Area
lsaquo Total Area Treated (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total Families Treated
= 3698300 ha
= 3228200 ha
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= 7612 nos
sum Implementation during Xth Plan amp XIth Plan
During 2006-07 (end of Xth Plan) 63 (sixty three) Watershed Projects was approved by the State Level Steering Committee and the Government of India which are ongoing
lsaquo Total Geographical Area = 4379200 ha
lsaquo Proposed Area for Treatment = 3160000 ha
lsaquo Total Project Cost = Rs 347600 lakhs
lsaquo Total Families to be Benefitted = 9865 nos
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PHOTO SECTION
annual report 2011 - 2012
BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
Introduction
Meghalaya known as ldquoAbode of the Cloudsrdquo is characterized by hilly terrains and high intensity rainfall with climatic conditions ranging from temperate to sub-tropical Although endowed with varied natural resources and rich in bio-diversity the State is at present subjected to intense pressure and threat to its environment The over-exploitation of natural resources that is land water and vegetation by human activities and other adverse practices which include mismanagement of resources and illinadequate land management practices has further deteriorated the already fragile ecosystems in the State This has resulted in never ending problems of land degradation incidence of flash floods sedimentation of streambeds and water reservoirs emergence of wastelands and destruction of catchment areas All this has led to aggravation of poverty and adversely affected the socio-economic condition of the people of the State Taking cognizance of the above factors the Department felt a strong need to bring about convergence networking and harmonization through the adoption of compatible and appropriate soil and water conservation practices to enhance farm production and ensure the utilization of natural resources in a sustained manner
Mandate
Natural resources management in particular the soil water and vegetation resources in the context of perpetual utilization and sustainable development of the said resources to improve and sustain livelihood system and to aid in income earning activities of the user-communities
Aims
reg Promote sustainable utilization of soil water vegetation resources
reg Sustainable food support and water needs
reg Promote social economic and ecological development
Objectives
lsaquo Dissipating accelerated soil erosion surface runoff and erosion of topsoil
lsaquo Enhancing water holding capacity of the soil
lsaquo Improving soil moisture regime within the soil profile monolith
lsaquo Promoting soil health and tilth
lsaquo Providing soil cover with forest trees fruit treesplantation crops etc
lsaquo Protecting stream river bank erosion and denudation of cultivable cultivated land
lsaquo Protecting drainage area of water sources
lsaquo Harvesting rainwater for multipurpose utilities
lsaquo Establishing micro-irrigation facilities
lsaquo Enhancing agricultural crop productivity
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lsaquo Promoting Integrated Farming System
lsaquo Promoting livelihood and gainful employment opportunities
Pre-requisites
In this natural resources management endeavour it is important for the local partners in development that is the local institutions community stakeholders users to unreservedly voluntarily and actively participate in the different phases - explanatory planning phases and upward Secondly it is also equally required for other development departments to willingly practice for ensuring convergence to bring about holistic and realistic development of the people Lastly the importance of Public-Private-Partnership in up-scaling the natural resources management programmes require no emphasis
Agenda of Action
To ensure that the service-deliveries promote and meet the afore-cited aim and objectives a mechanism to take forward the system is required They are underlined as follows
bull Formulation of Land Use and Action Plan on a participatory mode adoption of appropriate soil and water conservation techniques and measures preferably on a Watershed basis which is increasingly recognized as an ideal approach for Integrated Natural Resources Management Programme
bull Strengthening the information Education Communication Systems Capacity Building amp Demonstration
bull Application of science and technology and research amp development inputs
bull Awareness campaign mobilization and organization of the community empowerment building their capacity upgradation of local skills
bull Promotion and encouragement of Self Help Institutions and other promoting institutions
bull Designing mechanism to monitor and evaluate socio-techno-economic impacts and results
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ADMINISTRATIVE SETUP OF THE DEPARTMENT
DIRECTORATE
reg Planning
reg Engineering
reg Survey
reg Project Formulation
reg Cartography
reg Monitoring amp Evaluation
reg Extension amp Publicity
BRANCH DIRECTORATE
bull Research amp Training Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
bull Jhum Control Tura
FIELD EXECUTIVES
In the field the works of the Department are executed by the Territorial and the Cash Crop Divisions supported by the Soil amp Water Conservation Ranges and Soil amp Water Conservation Beats
THE DIVISIONS East Khasi Hills
sum Shillong Soil and Water Conservation Territorial Division
bull Southern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Mawphlang
bull Shillong Soil amp Water Conservation Range Shillong
bull Laitlyngkot Soil amp Water Conservation Range Laitlyngkot
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Shillong
bull Sohra Soil amp Water Conservation Range Sohra
bull Weiloi Soil amp Water Conservation Beat Office Weiloi
sum Shillong Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Division
bull Shillong Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Shillong
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Jaintia Hills
sum Jaintia Hills Soil and Water Conservation Territorial Division
bull Jowai Soil amp Water Conservation Range Thadlaskeintilde
bull Khliehriat Soil amp Water Conservation Range Khliehriat
bull Lumshnong Soil amp Water Conservation Range Lumshnong
bull Amlarem Soil amp Water Conservation Range Amlarem
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Jowai
bull Shangpung Soil amp Water Conservation Range Shangpung
sum Jaintia Hills Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Division
bull Amlarem Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Amlarem
bull Lumshnong Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Lumshnong
bull Namdong Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Namdong
West Khasi Hills
sum Nongstoin Soil and Water Conservation Division
bull Mawkyrwat Soil amp Water Conservation Range Mawkyrwat
bull Sonapahar Soil amp Water Conservation Range Riangdo
bull Mairang Soil amp Water Conservation Range Mairang
bull Border Areas Soil amp Water Conservation Range Ranikor
bull Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Range Nongstoin
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Nongstoin
bull Sonapahar CC Beat Office Sonapahar
Ri - Bhoi
sum Ri-Bhoi Soil and Water Conservation Division
bull Northern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Nongpoh
bull Western Soil amp Water Conservation Range Patharkhmah
bull Marngar Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Marngar
bull Umroi Soil amp Water Conservation Beat Office Umroi
bull Sonidan Soil amp Water Conservation Range Sonidan
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West Garo Hills
sum Tura Soil and Water Conservation Territorial Division
bull Southern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Machangpani
bull Central Soil amp Water Conservation Range Thebronggre
bull Anogre Soil amp Water Conservation Range Anogre
bull Damjonggre Soil amp Water Conservation Range Garobadha
bull Jongchipara Soil amp Water Conservation Range Jongchipara
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Tura
sum Tura Soil and Water Conservation Cash Crop Division
bull Danakgre Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Danakgre
bull Ampati Cash Crop Soil amp Water Conservation Beat Office Ampati
Dadengre Cash Crop Soil and Water Conservation Beat Office Dadengre
- Supervising the day to day work so as to ensure timely completion of works and submission of reports
East Garo Hills
sum Simsanggresoil and Water Conservation Division
bull Northern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Wageasi
bull Eastern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Songsak Bonegre
bull Mendipathar Soil amp Water Conservation Range Mendipathar
bull Williamnagar Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Williamnagar
bull Wageasi Cash Crop Range Wageasi
bull Bajengdoba Cash Crop Beat Office Bajengdoba
bull Rongjeng Cash Crop Beat Office Rongjeng
bull Kharkutta Cash Crop Beat Office Kharkutta
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Williamnagar
bull Adokgre Beat Office Adokgre
South Garo Hills
sum South Garo Hills Soil and Water Conservation Cash Crop Division
bull Baghmara Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Baghmara
bull Chokpot Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Chokpot
bull Rongara Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Beat Office Rongara
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DUTIES amp FUNCTIONS OF DIFFERENT LEVEL OF OFFICES OF THE DEPARTMENT
1 Directorate of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
- Structuring and providing inputs for consideration in natural resources conservation and management policy framing direction and administration
- Providing extension publicity and public relation support including monitoring and evaluation support to the subordinate offices
- To allocate duties to all officers and employees within their respective establishment etc
- To allocate and ensure smooth flow of funds for different schemes to the respective Divisions
- The office of the Director is the appellate authority pertaining to the Right to Information
- Preparation of Draft Annual Plan Annual Non-Plan Estimates and details of Schemes
- To ensure timely submission of Quarterly Progress Report by different Divisions and compilation of the same
2 Office of the Joint Director (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
- Designing Training CoursesProgrammes Providing Training Support
- To coordinate the Project Plan
- Providing inputs to the Directorate of Soil amp Water Conservation of all the Field Trial Programmes conducted at the Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
- Coordinating providing information and feedback to the Directorate of Soil amp Water Conservation etc
3 Office of the Joint Director Tura
- To coordinate Project Plans of all Divisions under Garo Hills
- Furnishing information and feedback to the Directorate
- Superintending monitoring and evaluation projects of the Department under his jurisdiction etc
4 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Territorial Divisions
- Implementation of different Central Schemes and assisted State Plan Schemes
- Inspection and monitoring of different activities implemented through different schemes
- Preparation of plan and estimates of the Division
- To allocate duties to all officers and employees in the Division
- Supervising the day to day work so as to ensure timely completion of works and submission of reports
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5 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Cash Crop Division
- The main function of the Division is to look after specific developmental works of the Department in the District through cash crops and cash horticultural crops development and improvement
- Implementation of various cash crops and cash horticultural developmental programmes through Departmental and SubsidyGrant-in-Aid Schemes
- Raising of nurseries of various crop species to meet the planting materials requirement of different schemes and for distribution to the farmers
6 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
- The main function of the Division is to carry out soil testing to determine the fertility status of the soil for Departmental plantations such as Rubber Coffee Citrus Plantations etc and also in the watershed areas implemented by the Department
- The Division also recommends the balanced use of fertilizers in optimum quantities through the correct method suitable for specific soilcrop conditions
- The Division conducts reconnaissance and detailed soil survey of watersheds as when necessary
7 Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management
- The main function of this office is to conduct and carry out detailed field surveys and preparation of DPRs pertaining to soil and water conservation works based on a watershed approach This office had from time to time prepared Detailed Project Reports on various Centrally Sponsored Scheme and State Plan Schemes such as Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) River Valley Project amp Flood Prone Areas (RVPampFPR) Improved Shifting Cultivation Scheme Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) etc
8 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
sum Civil Engineering
This office is responsible for checking the Plan amp Estimates of the different construction works like water harvesting structures check dams retention walls etc and also of the Residential and Non-Residential buildings submitted by the Drawing and Disbursing Officers of the Department
sum Mechanical Engineering
Another function of this office is to look after the maintenance and repair of the vehicles of the Department and to ensure that the vehicles are kept in good running condition Besides these the division is also responsible for taking up matters pertaining to the proposals for condemnation of old vehicles with the concerned authority as well as for purchase of new vehicles
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PROGRAMMES OF THE DEPARTMENT The programmesschemes implemented by the Department include both Centrally Sponsored Schemes
as well as State Plan Schemes
A State Plan Schemes
(1) Soil amp Water Conservation in General Areas
(2) Jhum Control Scheme
(3) Improved JhumBun Cultivation Scheme
(4) Watershed Management Programme
B Centrally Sponsored Schemes
(1) Integrated Wasteland Development Programme (IWDP)
(2) Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)
C Additional Central Assistance
(1) Watershed Development Project in Shifting Cultivation Areas (WDPSCA)
(2)Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)
D NABARD Loan
Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF)
E Other Government of India Schemes
(1) Soil Conservation for enhancing the productivity of degraded lands in the catchment of River Kopili in Jaintia Hills District under Macro-Management Mode of Agriculture Department Meghalaya
(2) Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Yojna (RKVY) with the State Agriculture Department as Nodal Department
F Special Plan Assistance
(1) Cherrapunjee Ecological Project- Restoration of Degraded Lands Under Sohra Plateau
A State Plan Schemes
1 Soil amp Water Conservation In General Areas
This scheme covers the general areas outside those not specifically covered by other packages of schemes of the Department Its main objective is to reduce soil erosion hazards and land degradation and conservation of water where individualsgroups of farmers are targeted Activities taken up under this Scheme include terracing and reclamation erosion control water conservation and distribution afforestation cashhorticulture crops development works water harvesting works farm ponds etc
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2 Jhum Control Scheme
The scheme was implemented since inception of the state The aims and objectives of the scheme are to wean away the jhummia families from the primitive and destructive type of cultivation to settled cultivation by providing permanent land for sustainable cultivation with assured irrigation and to protect the barren hill slopes with vegetation such as cash crophorticultural plantations and afforestation programmes Due to financial constraint under the State Plan Fund at present only cashhorticultural crop plantation programmes are being taken up
3 Improved JhumBun Cultivation Scheme
The Scheme of Improved Jhum Bun Cultivation is a new scheme where jhummias are allowed to practice their traditional method of cultivation in one single plot continuously for 3-4 years but with a little modification in which the soil and water conservation practices like graded bunding with safe disposal outlets and grassed waterways will be constructed and necessary inputs like improved seeds and locally available organic manures are provided to them The upper reaches of the hillock will be covered with afforestation plantation whereas in the middle reaches horticulture plantation will be taken up and the lower reaches with agricultural development activities
Objectives
a Prevention of land degradation by adopting multi-disciplinary integrated approach of soil and water conservation practices
b Improvement of land capability soil moisture regime and soil-plant-nutrient relationship
c To improve the social and economic fabrics of the shifting cultivators and ensure productivity on a sustainable basis
d To intercept surface run-off provide safe disposal of surface run-off to encourage sub surface and base flow
Under this scheme 7(Seven) pilot projects on a pilot basis are being implemented- one each in all the 7 Districts of the State
4 Watershed Management Programme
The programme aims for treating the micro watersheds on an integrated approach The activities include treatment of arable land non-arable land and drainage lines Due to fund constraint the activities have been confined mainly to afforestation cashhorticultural crop developmental works
B Centrally Sponsored Schemes
1 Integrated Wasteland Development Programme (IWDP)
The scheme is funded by the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The Central Share is 9166 and the State Share is 834The Scheme has been implemented since 1999 -2000
The main objective of the programme is to improve the productivity of wastelands and thereby improve
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the living standards of the rural poor who own these lands The development of these wastelands is taken up on a watershed basis Special emphasis is given to conservation of soil moisture in situ
through integrated approach with bottom up planning
2 Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)
During 2009-10 the Government of India Ministry of Rural Development Department of Land Resources has approved for treatment of 30000 hectares in 18 watershed projects of the State The Central and State share sharing component is in the ratio of 9010 percent The main objectives of this programme are as follows
1 To dissipate soil and water erosion and surface run-off
2 To harvest recycle surface runoff and rainwater
3 To enhance soil moisture regime water holding capacity
4 To promote sub-surface flow base flow and ground water recharge
5 To improve soil health and tilth
6 To improve production and productivity
7 To promote generation and gainful employment opportunities
C Special Central Assistance Schemes
1 Watershed Development Project in Shifting Cultivation Areas (WDPSCA)
- The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards It is a 100 Central assistance through the Ministry of Agriculture amp Co-operation Government of India
The main thrust of the project is as follows
bull Protect hill slopes of jhum areas through soil and water conservation measures on a watershed basis
bull Encourage and assist jhummia families to develop jhum land for productive uses with improved cultivation and suitable package of practices leading to settled cultivation
bull Improved socio-economic status of jhummia families through householdland-based activities
bull Mitigate ill effects of shifting cultivation by introducing appropriate land use as per land capacity and improved technologies
2 Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)
This is a Central assistance scheme sponsored by the Ministry of Water Resources It is in the form of central grant (90 of the project cost) and the balance cost of the project (10) as the Statersquos share which is to be arranged by the state government from its own resources The main thrust of the programme is to increase the area under irrigation thereby increasing the productivity of the area and improving the socio-economic condition of the people
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D NABARD Loan - Soil amp Water Conservation Scheme Under RIDF
The Department started implementing Scheme under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund shyNABARD Loan from the year 2000-2001 onwards
The basic objective of the scheme is to enhance the productivity of agriculture and its allied activities and in small river valleys thereby improving the socio-economic set up of the people in the rural areas Besides these the scheme also envisages to promote sustainable development through conservation and management of soil and water
E Other Government of India Schemes
(1) Soil and Water Conservation in the Catchment of River Kopili
The Department is implementing a scheme known as River Valley Project amp Flood Prone River (RVP
amp FPR) of River Kopili under the Macro-management mode The State Agriculture Department is
the Nodal Department of this centrally sponsored programme of the Ministry of Agriculture Department
of Agriculture amp Co-operation (Natural Resource Management Division)
Objectives -
bull Prevention of land degradation by adoption of appropriate based soil and water conservation measures on watershed approach
bull Improvement of land capability and moisture regime in the watersheds
bull Promotion of land-use to match land capability
bull Prevention of soil erosion and run off from the watershed to prevent premature siltation of reservoirs
The selection of the watersheds was based as per the priority list of the watersheds The Soil and Land Use Survey of India (SLUSI) was engaged in the task of priority delineation and detailed Soil survey of the Kopili Catchment The watersheds have been prioritized based on the magnitude and criticality of degradation into five categories viz Very High High Medium Low and Very Low
PRIORITY CATEGORY NO OF WATERSHEDS AREA IN HA
Very High 259 111516
High 84 37121
Medium 40 19320
Low 4 2032
GRAND TOTAL 387 169989
2 Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Yojana (RKVY)
The area of focus of this programme is for the development of Rainfed Farming Systems in and outside watershed areas as also integrated development of watershed areas wastelands river valleys
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and for activities relating to enhancement of horticultural production and popularization of micro irrigation systems The thrust area is to promote regeneration oftopsoil its health and tilth and to improve soil fertility crop production land and water productivity of watershed areas wasteland river valleysvalley bottom lands and the eco-system as a whole The fund is released by the State Agriculture Department for the schemes approved for implementation by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
F Cherrapunjee Ecological Project- Restoration of Degraded Lands Under Sohra Plateau
The Government of Meghalaya through the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation has initiated a
programme through the Eco Restoration to improve the ecology and environment of Sohra and its
adjoining villages which encompasses a total of 45 villages This project aims to shy
bull Ameliorate the ecology and environment of Sohra Plateau
bull Restore degraded lands
bull Strengthen village level institutions or NRM
bull Minimize human activities detrimental to the environment
bull Create avenues for sustainable livelihood
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PHYSICAL amp FINANCIALACHIEVEMENT UNDER VARIOUS SCHEMES
1 Soil and Water Conservation in General Areas
The physical and financial achievement under the Scheme upto 2011-12 is as undershy
Table
SOIL CONSERVATION SCHEME
ITEMS Achievement upto 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakh)
i Land Development (Terracing) 745792 Ha 11439
ii Reclamation of Valley Bottom Land 401690 Ha 6799
iii Erosion Control Works 1324907 Ha 118309
iv Water Conservation amp Distribution 970288 Ha 88286
v Afforestation 2063647 Ha 88073
vi Pasture Development Works 10350 Ha 1686
vii Water Harvesting 1631 Nos 50252
viii Cash Crop Development Works 253117 Ha Nurseries -2771381 Nos
88837
TOTAL 45375
Jhum Control Programme
The physical and financial achievement under the Scheme upto 2011-12 is as undershy
Table
JHUM CONTROL SCHEME
ITEMS ACHIEVEMENT UPTO 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakh)
i Terracing lsquo 43736
ii Reclamation 310699Ha 11380
iii Follow-up Programmes 582811 Ha 11360
iv Afforestation 382817Ha 11348
v IrrigationWater Conservation amp Distribution 683565 Ha 37154
vi Camp and Camp Equipments
vii Dwelling Houses
44500 Nos
166500 Nos
4306
3331
viii Drinking Water 30600 Nos 2531
ix Link Roads 66969 Kms 12185
x CashHorticultural Crop Development 783693 Ha Nurseries 1066203 Nos 190815
TOTAL 328146
2
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3 Improved Shifting Cultivation
The Government of Meghalaya had approved this new scheme on a pilot project basis from 2007shy08 These are as (i) Mukbu Village in Jaintia Hills and (ii) Mawthawniaw- Diskiang Village in West Khasi Hills during the year Total amountof expenditure on the Scheme for the year 2007-08 is Rs 285737000
5 (Five) more pilot projects one each for East Khasi Hills Ri-BhoiEast Garo Hills West Garo Hills and South Garo Hills Districts respectively were sanctioned during 2008 -09 as followsshy
1 East Khasi Hills District - Pdei Jarain Village Cluster
2 Ri-Bhoi District - Umladew Village
3 East Garo Hills District - Chimagre-Dawa-Chipit- Chima-Nengkra
4 West Garo Hills District - Ampangre-Ch u pongre-Mongalgre
5 South Garo Hills District - Deran-Songmong-Doren-Songgitcham-Ramigre Asinggre
Types of works under the Scheme
i Capacity BuildingTrainingField VisitExtension Service
ii Entry Point Activities Construction of Link RoadsDrinking Water Structure etc
iii Graded Bunding (i) Graded Bunds (ii) Loose Boulder amp (iii) Box Terracing
iv Safe Disposal Outlet
v Grassed Waterways
vi Reclamation of Valley Bottom Land
vii Follow-up Programmes Supply of Improved SeedsManures etc
viii Composite Nursery
ix Afforestation
x Agro-Horticulture
xi Agro-Forestry
xii Water Harvesting StructureDug-out PondsImpounded Ponds etc
xiii Water Distribution structure
xiv Check DamBoulder Check Dam
xv Camp Hut
xvi Domestic Livestock PromotionPiggeryPoultryCattleFisheryBee-Keeping etc
xvii Service Sector-CarpentryBlack SmithTailoringHandicrafts
xviii Kitchen Gardening
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4 Watershed Management Programme
The physical and financial achievements under the Scheme upto 2011-12
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
ITEMS ACHIEVEMENT UPTO 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakhs)
i Terrracing amp Land Reclamation 388621 Ha 20970
ii Follow-up Programmes Seeds Manures Fertilizers amp Cultivation Cost 292550 Ha 5777
iii Irrigation Water Conservation amp Distribution 391187 Ha 27516
iv Drinking 9500 Nos 1206
v Link Roads 17826 Ha 36571
vi Afforestation 670535 Ha 36614
vii Cash Crops Horticultural Development 271674 Ha Nurseries 425022 Nos 90600
viii Fodderamp Pasture
ix Water Harvesting Works
2200 Ha
17700 Nos
134
8176
x Erosion Control Works 152631 Ha 13437
TOTAL 241008
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5 THE INTEGRATED WASTELANDS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (IWDP)
The Integrated Wastelands Development Programme (IWDP) launched in 1989 under the aegis of the National Wastelands Development Board aimed at development of wastelands on watershed basis With an intention of involving village communities in the implementation of Watershed Development Projects (WDP) under IWDP the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) Government of India (GOI) adopted the WDP Guidelines (1995) wef 141995 which was subsequently revised in August 2001 (WDP Revised Guidelines 2001) To further simplify procedures and involve the PRI more meaningfully in Planning Implementation and Management of Economic Development Activities in rural areas the GOI evolved New Guidelines for Hariyali (2003) which are under implementation wef April 1 2003
i) There are 112 Projects sanctioned by GOI as follows
Year of Sanction of lWDP Project
Project Period
East Khasi Hills
West Khasi Hills
Jaintia Hills
Ri Bhoi East Garo Hills
West Garo Hills
South Garo Hills
Total GOIrsquos cut off dcie of completion
1999shy2000
1999-2000 to
2002-03 - Project II Project I 2 nos
March 2011
2000-01 2000-01
to 2004-05
Project I Project I Project I Project I Project I 5 nos March 2011
2003-04 2003-04
to 2007-08
Project II Project
III Project II Project II Project II Project II Projectll 7 nos December
2012
2004-05 2004-05
to 2008-09
Project
III
Project
IV
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III 7nos
December 2012
2005-06 2005-06
to 2009-10
Project IV to Xl1
Project V to XI
Project IVtoVIII
Project IV to Vll1
Project IV to VIII
Project IV to XII
Project IV to VIII
45 nos December
2012
2006-07 2006-07
to 2010-11
Project XIII to XXI
Project XII to XVIII
Project IXto XIV
Project IXtoXI
Project IX to XV
Project XIII to XXI
Project IX to XIII 46 nos
December 2012
Total - 21 nos 17 nos 14 nos 11 nos 15 nos 21 nos 13 nos 112 nos
ii) Prescribe yearly release of fund ()
a) Projects sanctioned in 1999-2000 [WDP Guide lines (1999)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 10 20 20 15 10 10
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b) Projects sanctioned in 2000-2001 [WDP Guide lines (2001)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 15 15 15 15 15 10
c) Project sanctioned in 2003-04 up to 2006-07 [Hariyali guidelines (2003)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1 st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst
15 30 30 15 10
The above 112 projects are for treatment of 439 micro watersheds covering a total area of 221225 hectare with a total cost of Rs1305325 lakh for which cost sharing is 9167 by GOI and 833 by State Government that is RS1200222 lakh Central Share and Rs1 05106 lakh State Share respectively
The District-wise physical target and financial implication is shown below
Name of District No of Projects
Project Cost
Area of treatmentCS (Rs in lakh)
SS (Rs in lakh)
Total (Rs in lakh)
East Khasi Hills 21 212108 19282 231390 38565
West Khasi Hills 17 175234 13750 188984 33496
Jaintia Hills 14 147120 13374 160494 26749
Ri Bhoi 11 150700 13700 164400 27400
East Garo Hills 15 178750 16250 195000 32500
West Garo Hills 21 204310 16750 221060 38515
South Garo Hills 13 132000 12000 144000 24300
Total 112 1200222 105106 1305328 221225
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6 INTEGRATED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (IWMP)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified
approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in a realistic and
holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved
the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major areas
in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State
Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level constitution of District
Project - Level Institutions for implementation of the projects for the Participatory Watershed Projects with
financial social and economic empowerment to the watershed communities in close coordination with the
local institutions Another aspect is the equity and participatory resources management with due regards to the
economically weaker section within the village community
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INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING
The Central Assistance for setting up of the State Level Nodal Agency for implementation of IWMP
during 2009-10 has also been sanctioned amounting to Rs7125 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring
Grants vide GOIrsquos Letter NOK11 01192009IWMP (IS) dt 1792009
The Central Assistance for setting up of District Watershed Cell cum Data Centre (DWCDC) during
2009-10 has also been amounting to Rs 5950 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring Grants vide letter
No K1101192009IWMP (IS) dt 922010
ACCELERATED BENEFIT IRRIGATION PROGRAMME
9 Nos Ongoing Projects under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme
Year of Commencement 2009-10
Remark The above projects have been completed during 2011-12
7
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8 RASHTRIYA KRISHI VIGYAN YOJANA
The Scheme is funded by the Agriculture Department and implemented by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
81 Aim of RKVY
The National Agriculture Development Programme (NADP) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) aims to achieve 4 annual growth in the agriculture sector during the XI Plan period by ensuring a holistic development of agriculture amp allied sectors
82 Objectives of RKVY
The main objectives of RKVY are
(i) To incentivize the States so as to increase public investment in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(ii) Toprovide flexibility amp autonomy to States in the process of planning and executing Agriculture amp Allied Sector Schemes
(iii) To ensure the preparation of agriculture plans for the Districts and the States based on agroshyclimatic conditions availability of Technology and natural resources
(iv) To ensure that the local needs crops priorities are reflected in the agricultural plans of the states
(v) To achieve the goal of reducing the yield gaps in important crops through focused interventions
(vi) To maximize returns to the farmers in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(vii) To bring about quantifiable changes in the production amp productivity of various components of Agriculture amp Allied Sectors by addressing them in a holistic manner
83 Basic Features of RKVY
Amongst other the basic feature under RKVY is that the states are given sufficient fiexibility under the scheme to make appropriate local choices so that the outcomes are as envisaged in the aims amp objectives
While the other seeks to encourage convergence with schemes like NREGS SGSY BRGF including Watershed Development
84 ProjectScheme Proposal
841 Area of focus
(i) Development of Rainfed Farming System in amp outside watershed areas as also Integrated Development of Watershed area Wastelands and river valleys Assistance for development of land as also assistance for horticulture generating livelihoods for farmers Below the Poverty Line (BPL) in particular
(ii) Activities relating to enhancement of Horticultural production amp popularization of micro-irrigation systems
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Assistance will be available for nursery development horticulture activities including marketing and dripsprinkler irrigation
842 Particulars of Schemes under RKVY
The proposed schemes are as follows
I Soil amp Water Conservation for enhancing crop production amp productivity in river valley valley bottom lands
II Soil amp Water Conservation for improving crop production amp productivity of cultivated Jhum amp Bun lands including abandoned Jhum amp Bun lands
III Soil amp Water Conservation for restoring amp reclaiming cultivable wastelands affected by mining amp quarrying
IV Soil amp Water Conservation for improvement of traditional water conservation amp distribution system for enhanced crop production
843 Strategy for Implementation of the above Schemes
Keeping in view of the aim for achieving 4 growth under agriculture sector by ensuring holistic amp realistic development of agri and allied service including the area of focus the strategy for implementation of the above schemes under RKVY is outlined as followsshy
1 Improvement of Soil health amp tilth
2 Promotion of moisture regime within the soil profile
3 Improvement of crop production
4 Promotion of cropping intensity (crop-rotational system)
5 Water management
6 Promotion of household gardening for crop production
7 Land and water resources treatment for protective amp productive uses
8 Promotion of IFS amp SALT System for enhanced production amp productivity under Agri amp allied sectors
9 Promotion of livelihoods gainful employment opportunity
844 Project Components
The above schemes under RKVY constitute the following components
(i) Conservation Technology Adoption Adoption of appropriate Soil amp Water Conservation techniques amp measures (Biological Agronomic and MechanicalEngineering) - 85 (Rs 14000- per hectare)
(ii) Livelihoods - 15 (Rs 2500- per hectare)
Per unit area costing Rs 16500- per hectare
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845 Conservation Technology Adoption Component
On farm Off-farm Treatment and protection
Land Development Land Drainage Field Bunding Graded Bunding Terracing
Drainage Channel
treatment amp protection
Check dam Water conservation
Micro-Irrigation Water
Harvesting Farm Pond Diversion Dam GuIly Plugging amp Stream bank protection etc
Inputs Seeds amp plants manures amp fertilizers soil amendment
Agronomic
Measures
Conservation Farming Cropping System Water Management
Safe
surface runoff
Grassed Water ways Channel
Treatment amp Improvement Safe water disposal amp outlet
846 Livelihood Component
It includes the following
(i) Agriculture (field crops)
(ii) Fishery
(iii) Piggery
(iv) Sericulture
(v) Horticulture including setting up of nursery units
(vi) Composting unit
(vii) Apiculture
(viii) Poultry duckery
(ix) Floriculture including establishment of nursery units amp others
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9 WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN SHIFTING CULTIVATION AREAS (WDPSCA)
The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards it is a 100 central assistance through the ministry of agriculture amp co-operation Government of India
sum Implementation during VIIIth Plan
12 (twelve) Watershed Projects were taken up from the year 1995-96 All the twelve projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan (1999-2000)
lsaquo Total Area for Treatment
lsaquo Total Area Treatment (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total families Treated
sum Implementation during IXth Plan
= 1294450 ha
= 1294450 ha
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= 3692 nos
38 (thirty eight) new Watershed Projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan ie 1999-2000 The Projects were completed during the Xth Plan ie 2006-07
lsaquo Total Geographical Area
lsaquo Total Area Treated (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total Families Treated
= 3698300 ha
= 3228200 ha
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= 7612 nos
sum Implementation during Xth Plan amp XIth Plan
During 2006-07 (end of Xth Plan) 63 (sixty three) Watershed Projects was approved by the State Level Steering Committee and the Government of India which are ongoing
lsaquo Total Geographical Area = 4379200 ha
lsaquo Proposed Area for Treatment = 3160000 ha
lsaquo Total Project Cost = Rs 347600 lakhs
lsaquo Total Families to be Benefitted = 9865 nos
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BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
lsaquo Promoting Integrated Farming System
lsaquo Promoting livelihood and gainful employment opportunities
Pre-requisites
In this natural resources management endeavour it is important for the local partners in development that is the local institutions community stakeholders users to unreservedly voluntarily and actively participate in the different phases - explanatory planning phases and upward Secondly it is also equally required for other development departments to willingly practice for ensuring convergence to bring about holistic and realistic development of the people Lastly the importance of Public-Private-Partnership in up-scaling the natural resources management programmes require no emphasis
Agenda of Action
To ensure that the service-deliveries promote and meet the afore-cited aim and objectives a mechanism to take forward the system is required They are underlined as follows
bull Formulation of Land Use and Action Plan on a participatory mode adoption of appropriate soil and water conservation techniques and measures preferably on a Watershed basis which is increasingly recognized as an ideal approach for Integrated Natural Resources Management Programme
bull Strengthening the information Education Communication Systems Capacity Building amp Demonstration
bull Application of science and technology and research amp development inputs
bull Awareness campaign mobilization and organization of the community empowerment building their capacity upgradation of local skills
bull Promotion and encouragement of Self Help Institutions and other promoting institutions
bull Designing mechanism to monitor and evaluate socio-techno-economic impacts and results
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ADMINISTRATIVE SETUP OF THE DEPARTMENT
DIRECTORATE
reg Planning
reg Engineering
reg Survey
reg Project Formulation
reg Cartography
reg Monitoring amp Evaluation
reg Extension amp Publicity
BRANCH DIRECTORATE
bull Research amp Training Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
bull Jhum Control Tura
FIELD EXECUTIVES
In the field the works of the Department are executed by the Territorial and the Cash Crop Divisions supported by the Soil amp Water Conservation Ranges and Soil amp Water Conservation Beats
THE DIVISIONS East Khasi Hills
sum Shillong Soil and Water Conservation Territorial Division
bull Southern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Mawphlang
bull Shillong Soil amp Water Conservation Range Shillong
bull Laitlyngkot Soil amp Water Conservation Range Laitlyngkot
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Shillong
bull Sohra Soil amp Water Conservation Range Sohra
bull Weiloi Soil amp Water Conservation Beat Office Weiloi
sum Shillong Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Division
bull Shillong Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Shillong
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Jaintia Hills
sum Jaintia Hills Soil and Water Conservation Territorial Division
bull Jowai Soil amp Water Conservation Range Thadlaskeintilde
bull Khliehriat Soil amp Water Conservation Range Khliehriat
bull Lumshnong Soil amp Water Conservation Range Lumshnong
bull Amlarem Soil amp Water Conservation Range Amlarem
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Jowai
bull Shangpung Soil amp Water Conservation Range Shangpung
sum Jaintia Hills Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Division
bull Amlarem Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Amlarem
bull Lumshnong Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Lumshnong
bull Namdong Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Namdong
West Khasi Hills
sum Nongstoin Soil and Water Conservation Division
bull Mawkyrwat Soil amp Water Conservation Range Mawkyrwat
bull Sonapahar Soil amp Water Conservation Range Riangdo
bull Mairang Soil amp Water Conservation Range Mairang
bull Border Areas Soil amp Water Conservation Range Ranikor
bull Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Range Nongstoin
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Nongstoin
bull Sonapahar CC Beat Office Sonapahar
Ri - Bhoi
sum Ri-Bhoi Soil and Water Conservation Division
bull Northern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Nongpoh
bull Western Soil amp Water Conservation Range Patharkhmah
bull Marngar Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Marngar
bull Umroi Soil amp Water Conservation Beat Office Umroi
bull Sonidan Soil amp Water Conservation Range Sonidan
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West Garo Hills
sum Tura Soil and Water Conservation Territorial Division
bull Southern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Machangpani
bull Central Soil amp Water Conservation Range Thebronggre
bull Anogre Soil amp Water Conservation Range Anogre
bull Damjonggre Soil amp Water Conservation Range Garobadha
bull Jongchipara Soil amp Water Conservation Range Jongchipara
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Tura
sum Tura Soil and Water Conservation Cash Crop Division
bull Danakgre Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Danakgre
bull Ampati Cash Crop Soil amp Water Conservation Beat Office Ampati
Dadengre Cash Crop Soil and Water Conservation Beat Office Dadengre
- Supervising the day to day work so as to ensure timely completion of works and submission of reports
East Garo Hills
sum Simsanggresoil and Water Conservation Division
bull Northern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Wageasi
bull Eastern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Songsak Bonegre
bull Mendipathar Soil amp Water Conservation Range Mendipathar
bull Williamnagar Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Williamnagar
bull Wageasi Cash Crop Range Wageasi
bull Bajengdoba Cash Crop Beat Office Bajengdoba
bull Rongjeng Cash Crop Beat Office Rongjeng
bull Kharkutta Cash Crop Beat Office Kharkutta
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Williamnagar
bull Adokgre Beat Office Adokgre
South Garo Hills
sum South Garo Hills Soil and Water Conservation Cash Crop Division
bull Baghmara Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Baghmara
bull Chokpot Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Chokpot
bull Rongara Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Beat Office Rongara
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DUTIES amp FUNCTIONS OF DIFFERENT LEVEL OF OFFICES OF THE DEPARTMENT
1 Directorate of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
- Structuring and providing inputs for consideration in natural resources conservation and management policy framing direction and administration
- Providing extension publicity and public relation support including monitoring and evaluation support to the subordinate offices
- To allocate duties to all officers and employees within their respective establishment etc
- To allocate and ensure smooth flow of funds for different schemes to the respective Divisions
- The office of the Director is the appellate authority pertaining to the Right to Information
- Preparation of Draft Annual Plan Annual Non-Plan Estimates and details of Schemes
- To ensure timely submission of Quarterly Progress Report by different Divisions and compilation of the same
2 Office of the Joint Director (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
- Designing Training CoursesProgrammes Providing Training Support
- To coordinate the Project Plan
- Providing inputs to the Directorate of Soil amp Water Conservation of all the Field Trial Programmes conducted at the Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
- Coordinating providing information and feedback to the Directorate of Soil amp Water Conservation etc
3 Office of the Joint Director Tura
- To coordinate Project Plans of all Divisions under Garo Hills
- Furnishing information and feedback to the Directorate
- Superintending monitoring and evaluation projects of the Department under his jurisdiction etc
4 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Territorial Divisions
- Implementation of different Central Schemes and assisted State Plan Schemes
- Inspection and monitoring of different activities implemented through different schemes
- Preparation of plan and estimates of the Division
- To allocate duties to all officers and employees in the Division
- Supervising the day to day work so as to ensure timely completion of works and submission of reports
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5 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Cash Crop Division
- The main function of the Division is to look after specific developmental works of the Department in the District through cash crops and cash horticultural crops development and improvement
- Implementation of various cash crops and cash horticultural developmental programmes through Departmental and SubsidyGrant-in-Aid Schemes
- Raising of nurseries of various crop species to meet the planting materials requirement of different schemes and for distribution to the farmers
6 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
- The main function of the Division is to carry out soil testing to determine the fertility status of the soil for Departmental plantations such as Rubber Coffee Citrus Plantations etc and also in the watershed areas implemented by the Department
- The Division also recommends the balanced use of fertilizers in optimum quantities through the correct method suitable for specific soilcrop conditions
- The Division conducts reconnaissance and detailed soil survey of watersheds as when necessary
7 Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management
- The main function of this office is to conduct and carry out detailed field surveys and preparation of DPRs pertaining to soil and water conservation works based on a watershed approach This office had from time to time prepared Detailed Project Reports on various Centrally Sponsored Scheme and State Plan Schemes such as Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) River Valley Project amp Flood Prone Areas (RVPampFPR) Improved Shifting Cultivation Scheme Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) etc
8 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
sum Civil Engineering
This office is responsible for checking the Plan amp Estimates of the different construction works like water harvesting structures check dams retention walls etc and also of the Residential and Non-Residential buildings submitted by the Drawing and Disbursing Officers of the Department
sum Mechanical Engineering
Another function of this office is to look after the maintenance and repair of the vehicles of the Department and to ensure that the vehicles are kept in good running condition Besides these the division is also responsible for taking up matters pertaining to the proposals for condemnation of old vehicles with the concerned authority as well as for purchase of new vehicles
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PROGRAMMES OF THE DEPARTMENT The programmesschemes implemented by the Department include both Centrally Sponsored Schemes
as well as State Plan Schemes
A State Plan Schemes
(1) Soil amp Water Conservation in General Areas
(2) Jhum Control Scheme
(3) Improved JhumBun Cultivation Scheme
(4) Watershed Management Programme
B Centrally Sponsored Schemes
(1) Integrated Wasteland Development Programme (IWDP)
(2) Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)
C Additional Central Assistance
(1) Watershed Development Project in Shifting Cultivation Areas (WDPSCA)
(2)Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)
D NABARD Loan
Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF)
E Other Government of India Schemes
(1) Soil Conservation for enhancing the productivity of degraded lands in the catchment of River Kopili in Jaintia Hills District under Macro-Management Mode of Agriculture Department Meghalaya
(2) Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Yojna (RKVY) with the State Agriculture Department as Nodal Department
F Special Plan Assistance
(1) Cherrapunjee Ecological Project- Restoration of Degraded Lands Under Sohra Plateau
A State Plan Schemes
1 Soil amp Water Conservation In General Areas
This scheme covers the general areas outside those not specifically covered by other packages of schemes of the Department Its main objective is to reduce soil erosion hazards and land degradation and conservation of water where individualsgroups of farmers are targeted Activities taken up under this Scheme include terracing and reclamation erosion control water conservation and distribution afforestation cashhorticulture crops development works water harvesting works farm ponds etc
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2 Jhum Control Scheme
The scheme was implemented since inception of the state The aims and objectives of the scheme are to wean away the jhummia families from the primitive and destructive type of cultivation to settled cultivation by providing permanent land for sustainable cultivation with assured irrigation and to protect the barren hill slopes with vegetation such as cash crophorticultural plantations and afforestation programmes Due to financial constraint under the State Plan Fund at present only cashhorticultural crop plantation programmes are being taken up
3 Improved JhumBun Cultivation Scheme
The Scheme of Improved Jhum Bun Cultivation is a new scheme where jhummias are allowed to practice their traditional method of cultivation in one single plot continuously for 3-4 years but with a little modification in which the soil and water conservation practices like graded bunding with safe disposal outlets and grassed waterways will be constructed and necessary inputs like improved seeds and locally available organic manures are provided to them The upper reaches of the hillock will be covered with afforestation plantation whereas in the middle reaches horticulture plantation will be taken up and the lower reaches with agricultural development activities
Objectives
a Prevention of land degradation by adopting multi-disciplinary integrated approach of soil and water conservation practices
b Improvement of land capability soil moisture regime and soil-plant-nutrient relationship
c To improve the social and economic fabrics of the shifting cultivators and ensure productivity on a sustainable basis
d To intercept surface run-off provide safe disposal of surface run-off to encourage sub surface and base flow
Under this scheme 7(Seven) pilot projects on a pilot basis are being implemented- one each in all the 7 Districts of the State
4 Watershed Management Programme
The programme aims for treating the micro watersheds on an integrated approach The activities include treatment of arable land non-arable land and drainage lines Due to fund constraint the activities have been confined mainly to afforestation cashhorticultural crop developmental works
B Centrally Sponsored Schemes
1 Integrated Wasteland Development Programme (IWDP)
The scheme is funded by the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The Central Share is 9166 and the State Share is 834The Scheme has been implemented since 1999 -2000
The main objective of the programme is to improve the productivity of wastelands and thereby improve
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the living standards of the rural poor who own these lands The development of these wastelands is taken up on a watershed basis Special emphasis is given to conservation of soil moisture in situ
through integrated approach with bottom up planning
2 Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)
During 2009-10 the Government of India Ministry of Rural Development Department of Land Resources has approved for treatment of 30000 hectares in 18 watershed projects of the State The Central and State share sharing component is in the ratio of 9010 percent The main objectives of this programme are as follows
1 To dissipate soil and water erosion and surface run-off
2 To harvest recycle surface runoff and rainwater
3 To enhance soil moisture regime water holding capacity
4 To promote sub-surface flow base flow and ground water recharge
5 To improve soil health and tilth
6 To improve production and productivity
7 To promote generation and gainful employment opportunities
C Special Central Assistance Schemes
1 Watershed Development Project in Shifting Cultivation Areas (WDPSCA)
- The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards It is a 100 Central assistance through the Ministry of Agriculture amp Co-operation Government of India
The main thrust of the project is as follows
bull Protect hill slopes of jhum areas through soil and water conservation measures on a watershed basis
bull Encourage and assist jhummia families to develop jhum land for productive uses with improved cultivation and suitable package of practices leading to settled cultivation
bull Improved socio-economic status of jhummia families through householdland-based activities
bull Mitigate ill effects of shifting cultivation by introducing appropriate land use as per land capacity and improved technologies
2 Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)
This is a Central assistance scheme sponsored by the Ministry of Water Resources It is in the form of central grant (90 of the project cost) and the balance cost of the project (10) as the Statersquos share which is to be arranged by the state government from its own resources The main thrust of the programme is to increase the area under irrigation thereby increasing the productivity of the area and improving the socio-economic condition of the people
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D NABARD Loan - Soil amp Water Conservation Scheme Under RIDF
The Department started implementing Scheme under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund shyNABARD Loan from the year 2000-2001 onwards
The basic objective of the scheme is to enhance the productivity of agriculture and its allied activities and in small river valleys thereby improving the socio-economic set up of the people in the rural areas Besides these the scheme also envisages to promote sustainable development through conservation and management of soil and water
E Other Government of India Schemes
(1) Soil and Water Conservation in the Catchment of River Kopili
The Department is implementing a scheme known as River Valley Project amp Flood Prone River (RVP
amp FPR) of River Kopili under the Macro-management mode The State Agriculture Department is
the Nodal Department of this centrally sponsored programme of the Ministry of Agriculture Department
of Agriculture amp Co-operation (Natural Resource Management Division)
Objectives -
bull Prevention of land degradation by adoption of appropriate based soil and water conservation measures on watershed approach
bull Improvement of land capability and moisture regime in the watersheds
bull Promotion of land-use to match land capability
bull Prevention of soil erosion and run off from the watershed to prevent premature siltation of reservoirs
The selection of the watersheds was based as per the priority list of the watersheds The Soil and Land Use Survey of India (SLUSI) was engaged in the task of priority delineation and detailed Soil survey of the Kopili Catchment The watersheds have been prioritized based on the magnitude and criticality of degradation into five categories viz Very High High Medium Low and Very Low
PRIORITY CATEGORY NO OF WATERSHEDS AREA IN HA
Very High 259 111516
High 84 37121
Medium 40 19320
Low 4 2032
GRAND TOTAL 387 169989
2 Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Yojana (RKVY)
The area of focus of this programme is for the development of Rainfed Farming Systems in and outside watershed areas as also integrated development of watershed areas wastelands river valleys
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and for activities relating to enhancement of horticultural production and popularization of micro irrigation systems The thrust area is to promote regeneration oftopsoil its health and tilth and to improve soil fertility crop production land and water productivity of watershed areas wasteland river valleysvalley bottom lands and the eco-system as a whole The fund is released by the State Agriculture Department for the schemes approved for implementation by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
F Cherrapunjee Ecological Project- Restoration of Degraded Lands Under Sohra Plateau
The Government of Meghalaya through the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation has initiated a
programme through the Eco Restoration to improve the ecology and environment of Sohra and its
adjoining villages which encompasses a total of 45 villages This project aims to shy
bull Ameliorate the ecology and environment of Sohra Plateau
bull Restore degraded lands
bull Strengthen village level institutions or NRM
bull Minimize human activities detrimental to the environment
bull Create avenues for sustainable livelihood
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PHYSICAL amp FINANCIALACHIEVEMENT UNDER VARIOUS SCHEMES
1 Soil and Water Conservation in General Areas
The physical and financial achievement under the Scheme upto 2011-12 is as undershy
Table
SOIL CONSERVATION SCHEME
ITEMS Achievement upto 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakh)
i Land Development (Terracing) 745792 Ha 11439
ii Reclamation of Valley Bottom Land 401690 Ha 6799
iii Erosion Control Works 1324907 Ha 118309
iv Water Conservation amp Distribution 970288 Ha 88286
v Afforestation 2063647 Ha 88073
vi Pasture Development Works 10350 Ha 1686
vii Water Harvesting 1631 Nos 50252
viii Cash Crop Development Works 253117 Ha Nurseries -2771381 Nos
88837
TOTAL 45375
Jhum Control Programme
The physical and financial achievement under the Scheme upto 2011-12 is as undershy
Table
JHUM CONTROL SCHEME
ITEMS ACHIEVEMENT UPTO 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakh)
i Terracing lsquo 43736
ii Reclamation 310699Ha 11380
iii Follow-up Programmes 582811 Ha 11360
iv Afforestation 382817Ha 11348
v IrrigationWater Conservation amp Distribution 683565 Ha 37154
vi Camp and Camp Equipments
vii Dwelling Houses
44500 Nos
166500 Nos
4306
3331
viii Drinking Water 30600 Nos 2531
ix Link Roads 66969 Kms 12185
x CashHorticultural Crop Development 783693 Ha Nurseries 1066203 Nos 190815
TOTAL 328146
2
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3 Improved Shifting Cultivation
The Government of Meghalaya had approved this new scheme on a pilot project basis from 2007shy08 These are as (i) Mukbu Village in Jaintia Hills and (ii) Mawthawniaw- Diskiang Village in West Khasi Hills during the year Total amountof expenditure on the Scheme for the year 2007-08 is Rs 285737000
5 (Five) more pilot projects one each for East Khasi Hills Ri-BhoiEast Garo Hills West Garo Hills and South Garo Hills Districts respectively were sanctioned during 2008 -09 as followsshy
1 East Khasi Hills District - Pdei Jarain Village Cluster
2 Ri-Bhoi District - Umladew Village
3 East Garo Hills District - Chimagre-Dawa-Chipit- Chima-Nengkra
4 West Garo Hills District - Ampangre-Ch u pongre-Mongalgre
5 South Garo Hills District - Deran-Songmong-Doren-Songgitcham-Ramigre Asinggre
Types of works under the Scheme
i Capacity BuildingTrainingField VisitExtension Service
ii Entry Point Activities Construction of Link RoadsDrinking Water Structure etc
iii Graded Bunding (i) Graded Bunds (ii) Loose Boulder amp (iii) Box Terracing
iv Safe Disposal Outlet
v Grassed Waterways
vi Reclamation of Valley Bottom Land
vii Follow-up Programmes Supply of Improved SeedsManures etc
viii Composite Nursery
ix Afforestation
x Agro-Horticulture
xi Agro-Forestry
xii Water Harvesting StructureDug-out PondsImpounded Ponds etc
xiii Water Distribution structure
xiv Check DamBoulder Check Dam
xv Camp Hut
xvi Domestic Livestock PromotionPiggeryPoultryCattleFisheryBee-Keeping etc
xvii Service Sector-CarpentryBlack SmithTailoringHandicrafts
xviii Kitchen Gardening
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4 Watershed Management Programme
The physical and financial achievements under the Scheme upto 2011-12
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
ITEMS ACHIEVEMENT UPTO 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakhs)
i Terrracing amp Land Reclamation 388621 Ha 20970
ii Follow-up Programmes Seeds Manures Fertilizers amp Cultivation Cost 292550 Ha 5777
iii Irrigation Water Conservation amp Distribution 391187 Ha 27516
iv Drinking 9500 Nos 1206
v Link Roads 17826 Ha 36571
vi Afforestation 670535 Ha 36614
vii Cash Crops Horticultural Development 271674 Ha Nurseries 425022 Nos 90600
viii Fodderamp Pasture
ix Water Harvesting Works
2200 Ha
17700 Nos
134
8176
x Erosion Control Works 152631 Ha 13437
TOTAL 241008
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5 THE INTEGRATED WASTELANDS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (IWDP)
The Integrated Wastelands Development Programme (IWDP) launched in 1989 under the aegis of the National Wastelands Development Board aimed at development of wastelands on watershed basis With an intention of involving village communities in the implementation of Watershed Development Projects (WDP) under IWDP the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) Government of India (GOI) adopted the WDP Guidelines (1995) wef 141995 which was subsequently revised in August 2001 (WDP Revised Guidelines 2001) To further simplify procedures and involve the PRI more meaningfully in Planning Implementation and Management of Economic Development Activities in rural areas the GOI evolved New Guidelines for Hariyali (2003) which are under implementation wef April 1 2003
i) There are 112 Projects sanctioned by GOI as follows
Year of Sanction of lWDP Project
Project Period
East Khasi Hills
West Khasi Hills
Jaintia Hills
Ri Bhoi East Garo Hills
West Garo Hills
South Garo Hills
Total GOIrsquos cut off dcie of completion
1999shy2000
1999-2000 to
2002-03 - Project II Project I 2 nos
March 2011
2000-01 2000-01
to 2004-05
Project I Project I Project I Project I Project I 5 nos March 2011
2003-04 2003-04
to 2007-08
Project II Project
III Project II Project II Project II Project II Projectll 7 nos December
2012
2004-05 2004-05
to 2008-09
Project
III
Project
IV
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III 7nos
December 2012
2005-06 2005-06
to 2009-10
Project IV to Xl1
Project V to XI
Project IVtoVIII
Project IV to Vll1
Project IV to VIII
Project IV to XII
Project IV to VIII
45 nos December
2012
2006-07 2006-07
to 2010-11
Project XIII to XXI
Project XII to XVIII
Project IXto XIV
Project IXtoXI
Project IX to XV
Project XIII to XXI
Project IX to XIII 46 nos
December 2012
Total - 21 nos 17 nos 14 nos 11 nos 15 nos 21 nos 13 nos 112 nos
ii) Prescribe yearly release of fund ()
a) Projects sanctioned in 1999-2000 [WDP Guide lines (1999)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 10 20 20 15 10 10
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b) Projects sanctioned in 2000-2001 [WDP Guide lines (2001)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 15 15 15 15 15 10
c) Project sanctioned in 2003-04 up to 2006-07 [Hariyali guidelines (2003)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1 st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst
15 30 30 15 10
The above 112 projects are for treatment of 439 micro watersheds covering a total area of 221225 hectare with a total cost of Rs1305325 lakh for which cost sharing is 9167 by GOI and 833 by State Government that is RS1200222 lakh Central Share and Rs1 05106 lakh State Share respectively
The District-wise physical target and financial implication is shown below
Name of District No of Projects
Project Cost
Area of treatmentCS (Rs in lakh)
SS (Rs in lakh)
Total (Rs in lakh)
East Khasi Hills 21 212108 19282 231390 38565
West Khasi Hills 17 175234 13750 188984 33496
Jaintia Hills 14 147120 13374 160494 26749
Ri Bhoi 11 150700 13700 164400 27400
East Garo Hills 15 178750 16250 195000 32500
West Garo Hills 21 204310 16750 221060 38515
South Garo Hills 13 132000 12000 144000 24300
Total 112 1200222 105106 1305328 221225
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6 INTEGRATED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (IWMP)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified
approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in a realistic and
holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved
the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major areas
in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State
Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level constitution of District
Project - Level Institutions for implementation of the projects for the Participatory Watershed Projects with
financial social and economic empowerment to the watershed communities in close coordination with the
local institutions Another aspect is the equity and participatory resources management with due regards to the
economically weaker section within the village community
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INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING
The Central Assistance for setting up of the State Level Nodal Agency for implementation of IWMP
during 2009-10 has also been sanctioned amounting to Rs7125 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring
Grants vide GOIrsquos Letter NOK11 01192009IWMP (IS) dt 1792009
The Central Assistance for setting up of District Watershed Cell cum Data Centre (DWCDC) during
2009-10 has also been amounting to Rs 5950 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring Grants vide letter
No K1101192009IWMP (IS) dt 922010
ACCELERATED BENEFIT IRRIGATION PROGRAMME
9 Nos Ongoing Projects under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme
Year of Commencement 2009-10
Remark The above projects have been completed during 2011-12
7
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8 RASHTRIYA KRISHI VIGYAN YOJANA
The Scheme is funded by the Agriculture Department and implemented by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
81 Aim of RKVY
The National Agriculture Development Programme (NADP) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) aims to achieve 4 annual growth in the agriculture sector during the XI Plan period by ensuring a holistic development of agriculture amp allied sectors
82 Objectives of RKVY
The main objectives of RKVY are
(i) To incentivize the States so as to increase public investment in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(ii) Toprovide flexibility amp autonomy to States in the process of planning and executing Agriculture amp Allied Sector Schemes
(iii) To ensure the preparation of agriculture plans for the Districts and the States based on agroshyclimatic conditions availability of Technology and natural resources
(iv) To ensure that the local needs crops priorities are reflected in the agricultural plans of the states
(v) To achieve the goal of reducing the yield gaps in important crops through focused interventions
(vi) To maximize returns to the farmers in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(vii) To bring about quantifiable changes in the production amp productivity of various components of Agriculture amp Allied Sectors by addressing them in a holistic manner
83 Basic Features of RKVY
Amongst other the basic feature under RKVY is that the states are given sufficient fiexibility under the scheme to make appropriate local choices so that the outcomes are as envisaged in the aims amp objectives
While the other seeks to encourage convergence with schemes like NREGS SGSY BRGF including Watershed Development
84 ProjectScheme Proposal
841 Area of focus
(i) Development of Rainfed Farming System in amp outside watershed areas as also Integrated Development of Watershed area Wastelands and river valleys Assistance for development of land as also assistance for horticulture generating livelihoods for farmers Below the Poverty Line (BPL) in particular
(ii) Activities relating to enhancement of Horticultural production amp popularization of micro-irrigation systems
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Assistance will be available for nursery development horticulture activities including marketing and dripsprinkler irrigation
842 Particulars of Schemes under RKVY
The proposed schemes are as follows
I Soil amp Water Conservation for enhancing crop production amp productivity in river valley valley bottom lands
II Soil amp Water Conservation for improving crop production amp productivity of cultivated Jhum amp Bun lands including abandoned Jhum amp Bun lands
III Soil amp Water Conservation for restoring amp reclaiming cultivable wastelands affected by mining amp quarrying
IV Soil amp Water Conservation for improvement of traditional water conservation amp distribution system for enhanced crop production
843 Strategy for Implementation of the above Schemes
Keeping in view of the aim for achieving 4 growth under agriculture sector by ensuring holistic amp realistic development of agri and allied service including the area of focus the strategy for implementation of the above schemes under RKVY is outlined as followsshy
1 Improvement of Soil health amp tilth
2 Promotion of moisture regime within the soil profile
3 Improvement of crop production
4 Promotion of cropping intensity (crop-rotational system)
5 Water management
6 Promotion of household gardening for crop production
7 Land and water resources treatment for protective amp productive uses
8 Promotion of IFS amp SALT System for enhanced production amp productivity under Agri amp allied sectors
9 Promotion of livelihoods gainful employment opportunity
844 Project Components
The above schemes under RKVY constitute the following components
(i) Conservation Technology Adoption Adoption of appropriate Soil amp Water Conservation techniques amp measures (Biological Agronomic and MechanicalEngineering) - 85 (Rs 14000- per hectare)
(ii) Livelihoods - 15 (Rs 2500- per hectare)
Per unit area costing Rs 16500- per hectare
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845 Conservation Technology Adoption Component
On farm Off-farm Treatment and protection
Land Development Land Drainage Field Bunding Graded Bunding Terracing
Drainage Channel
treatment amp protection
Check dam Water conservation
Micro-Irrigation Water
Harvesting Farm Pond Diversion Dam GuIly Plugging amp Stream bank protection etc
Inputs Seeds amp plants manures amp fertilizers soil amendment
Agronomic
Measures
Conservation Farming Cropping System Water Management
Safe
surface runoff
Grassed Water ways Channel
Treatment amp Improvement Safe water disposal amp outlet
846 Livelihood Component
It includes the following
(i) Agriculture (field crops)
(ii) Fishery
(iii) Piggery
(iv) Sericulture
(v) Horticulture including setting up of nursery units
(vi) Composting unit
(vii) Apiculture
(viii) Poultry duckery
(ix) Floriculture including establishment of nursery units amp others
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9 WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN SHIFTING CULTIVATION AREAS (WDPSCA)
The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards it is a 100 central assistance through the ministry of agriculture amp co-operation Government of India
sum Implementation during VIIIth Plan
12 (twelve) Watershed Projects were taken up from the year 1995-96 All the twelve projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan (1999-2000)
lsaquo Total Area for Treatment
lsaquo Total Area Treatment (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total families Treated
sum Implementation during IXth Plan
= 1294450 ha
= 1294450 ha
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= 3692 nos
38 (thirty eight) new Watershed Projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan ie 1999-2000 The Projects were completed during the Xth Plan ie 2006-07
lsaquo Total Geographical Area
lsaquo Total Area Treated (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total Families Treated
= 3698300 ha
= 3228200 ha
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= 7612 nos
sum Implementation during Xth Plan amp XIth Plan
During 2006-07 (end of Xth Plan) 63 (sixty three) Watershed Projects was approved by the State Level Steering Committee and the Government of India which are ongoing
lsaquo Total Geographical Area = 4379200 ha
lsaquo Proposed Area for Treatment = 3160000 ha
lsaquo Total Project Cost = Rs 347600 lakhs
lsaquo Total Families to be Benefitted = 9865 nos
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145
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PHOTO SECTION
annual report 2011 - 2012
BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
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ADMINISTRATIVE SETUP OF THE DEPARTMENT
DIRECTORATE
reg Planning
reg Engineering
reg Survey
reg Project Formulation
reg Cartography
reg Monitoring amp Evaluation
reg Extension amp Publicity
BRANCH DIRECTORATE
bull Research amp Training Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
bull Jhum Control Tura
FIELD EXECUTIVES
In the field the works of the Department are executed by the Territorial and the Cash Crop Divisions supported by the Soil amp Water Conservation Ranges and Soil amp Water Conservation Beats
THE DIVISIONS East Khasi Hills
sum Shillong Soil and Water Conservation Territorial Division
bull Southern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Mawphlang
bull Shillong Soil amp Water Conservation Range Shillong
bull Laitlyngkot Soil amp Water Conservation Range Laitlyngkot
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Shillong
bull Sohra Soil amp Water Conservation Range Sohra
bull Weiloi Soil amp Water Conservation Beat Office Weiloi
sum Shillong Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Division
bull Shillong Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Shillong
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Jaintia Hills
sum Jaintia Hills Soil and Water Conservation Territorial Division
bull Jowai Soil amp Water Conservation Range Thadlaskeintilde
bull Khliehriat Soil amp Water Conservation Range Khliehriat
bull Lumshnong Soil amp Water Conservation Range Lumshnong
bull Amlarem Soil amp Water Conservation Range Amlarem
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Jowai
bull Shangpung Soil amp Water Conservation Range Shangpung
sum Jaintia Hills Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Division
bull Amlarem Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Amlarem
bull Lumshnong Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Lumshnong
bull Namdong Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Namdong
West Khasi Hills
sum Nongstoin Soil and Water Conservation Division
bull Mawkyrwat Soil amp Water Conservation Range Mawkyrwat
bull Sonapahar Soil amp Water Conservation Range Riangdo
bull Mairang Soil amp Water Conservation Range Mairang
bull Border Areas Soil amp Water Conservation Range Ranikor
bull Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Range Nongstoin
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Nongstoin
bull Sonapahar CC Beat Office Sonapahar
Ri - Bhoi
sum Ri-Bhoi Soil and Water Conservation Division
bull Northern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Nongpoh
bull Western Soil amp Water Conservation Range Patharkhmah
bull Marngar Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Marngar
bull Umroi Soil amp Water Conservation Beat Office Umroi
bull Sonidan Soil amp Water Conservation Range Sonidan
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West Garo Hills
sum Tura Soil and Water Conservation Territorial Division
bull Southern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Machangpani
bull Central Soil amp Water Conservation Range Thebronggre
bull Anogre Soil amp Water Conservation Range Anogre
bull Damjonggre Soil amp Water Conservation Range Garobadha
bull Jongchipara Soil amp Water Conservation Range Jongchipara
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Tura
sum Tura Soil and Water Conservation Cash Crop Division
bull Danakgre Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Danakgre
bull Ampati Cash Crop Soil amp Water Conservation Beat Office Ampati
Dadengre Cash Crop Soil and Water Conservation Beat Office Dadengre
- Supervising the day to day work so as to ensure timely completion of works and submission of reports
East Garo Hills
sum Simsanggresoil and Water Conservation Division
bull Northern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Wageasi
bull Eastern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Songsak Bonegre
bull Mendipathar Soil amp Water Conservation Range Mendipathar
bull Williamnagar Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Williamnagar
bull Wageasi Cash Crop Range Wageasi
bull Bajengdoba Cash Crop Beat Office Bajengdoba
bull Rongjeng Cash Crop Beat Office Rongjeng
bull Kharkutta Cash Crop Beat Office Kharkutta
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Williamnagar
bull Adokgre Beat Office Adokgre
South Garo Hills
sum South Garo Hills Soil and Water Conservation Cash Crop Division
bull Baghmara Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Baghmara
bull Chokpot Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Chokpot
bull Rongara Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Beat Office Rongara
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DUTIES amp FUNCTIONS OF DIFFERENT LEVEL OF OFFICES OF THE DEPARTMENT
1 Directorate of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
- Structuring and providing inputs for consideration in natural resources conservation and management policy framing direction and administration
- Providing extension publicity and public relation support including monitoring and evaluation support to the subordinate offices
- To allocate duties to all officers and employees within their respective establishment etc
- To allocate and ensure smooth flow of funds for different schemes to the respective Divisions
- The office of the Director is the appellate authority pertaining to the Right to Information
- Preparation of Draft Annual Plan Annual Non-Plan Estimates and details of Schemes
- To ensure timely submission of Quarterly Progress Report by different Divisions and compilation of the same
2 Office of the Joint Director (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
- Designing Training CoursesProgrammes Providing Training Support
- To coordinate the Project Plan
- Providing inputs to the Directorate of Soil amp Water Conservation of all the Field Trial Programmes conducted at the Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
- Coordinating providing information and feedback to the Directorate of Soil amp Water Conservation etc
3 Office of the Joint Director Tura
- To coordinate Project Plans of all Divisions under Garo Hills
- Furnishing information and feedback to the Directorate
- Superintending monitoring and evaluation projects of the Department under his jurisdiction etc
4 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Territorial Divisions
- Implementation of different Central Schemes and assisted State Plan Schemes
- Inspection and monitoring of different activities implemented through different schemes
- Preparation of plan and estimates of the Division
- To allocate duties to all officers and employees in the Division
- Supervising the day to day work so as to ensure timely completion of works and submission of reports
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5 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Cash Crop Division
- The main function of the Division is to look after specific developmental works of the Department in the District through cash crops and cash horticultural crops development and improvement
- Implementation of various cash crops and cash horticultural developmental programmes through Departmental and SubsidyGrant-in-Aid Schemes
- Raising of nurseries of various crop species to meet the planting materials requirement of different schemes and for distribution to the farmers
6 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
- The main function of the Division is to carry out soil testing to determine the fertility status of the soil for Departmental plantations such as Rubber Coffee Citrus Plantations etc and also in the watershed areas implemented by the Department
- The Division also recommends the balanced use of fertilizers in optimum quantities through the correct method suitable for specific soilcrop conditions
- The Division conducts reconnaissance and detailed soil survey of watersheds as when necessary
7 Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management
- The main function of this office is to conduct and carry out detailed field surveys and preparation of DPRs pertaining to soil and water conservation works based on a watershed approach This office had from time to time prepared Detailed Project Reports on various Centrally Sponsored Scheme and State Plan Schemes such as Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) River Valley Project amp Flood Prone Areas (RVPampFPR) Improved Shifting Cultivation Scheme Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) etc
8 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
sum Civil Engineering
This office is responsible for checking the Plan amp Estimates of the different construction works like water harvesting structures check dams retention walls etc and also of the Residential and Non-Residential buildings submitted by the Drawing and Disbursing Officers of the Department
sum Mechanical Engineering
Another function of this office is to look after the maintenance and repair of the vehicles of the Department and to ensure that the vehicles are kept in good running condition Besides these the division is also responsible for taking up matters pertaining to the proposals for condemnation of old vehicles with the concerned authority as well as for purchase of new vehicles
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PROGRAMMES OF THE DEPARTMENT The programmesschemes implemented by the Department include both Centrally Sponsored Schemes
as well as State Plan Schemes
A State Plan Schemes
(1) Soil amp Water Conservation in General Areas
(2) Jhum Control Scheme
(3) Improved JhumBun Cultivation Scheme
(4) Watershed Management Programme
B Centrally Sponsored Schemes
(1) Integrated Wasteland Development Programme (IWDP)
(2) Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)
C Additional Central Assistance
(1) Watershed Development Project in Shifting Cultivation Areas (WDPSCA)
(2)Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)
D NABARD Loan
Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF)
E Other Government of India Schemes
(1) Soil Conservation for enhancing the productivity of degraded lands in the catchment of River Kopili in Jaintia Hills District under Macro-Management Mode of Agriculture Department Meghalaya
(2) Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Yojna (RKVY) with the State Agriculture Department as Nodal Department
F Special Plan Assistance
(1) Cherrapunjee Ecological Project- Restoration of Degraded Lands Under Sohra Plateau
A State Plan Schemes
1 Soil amp Water Conservation In General Areas
This scheme covers the general areas outside those not specifically covered by other packages of schemes of the Department Its main objective is to reduce soil erosion hazards and land degradation and conservation of water where individualsgroups of farmers are targeted Activities taken up under this Scheme include terracing and reclamation erosion control water conservation and distribution afforestation cashhorticulture crops development works water harvesting works farm ponds etc
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2 Jhum Control Scheme
The scheme was implemented since inception of the state The aims and objectives of the scheme are to wean away the jhummia families from the primitive and destructive type of cultivation to settled cultivation by providing permanent land for sustainable cultivation with assured irrigation and to protect the barren hill slopes with vegetation such as cash crophorticultural plantations and afforestation programmes Due to financial constraint under the State Plan Fund at present only cashhorticultural crop plantation programmes are being taken up
3 Improved JhumBun Cultivation Scheme
The Scheme of Improved Jhum Bun Cultivation is a new scheme where jhummias are allowed to practice their traditional method of cultivation in one single plot continuously for 3-4 years but with a little modification in which the soil and water conservation practices like graded bunding with safe disposal outlets and grassed waterways will be constructed and necessary inputs like improved seeds and locally available organic manures are provided to them The upper reaches of the hillock will be covered with afforestation plantation whereas in the middle reaches horticulture plantation will be taken up and the lower reaches with agricultural development activities
Objectives
a Prevention of land degradation by adopting multi-disciplinary integrated approach of soil and water conservation practices
b Improvement of land capability soil moisture regime and soil-plant-nutrient relationship
c To improve the social and economic fabrics of the shifting cultivators and ensure productivity on a sustainable basis
d To intercept surface run-off provide safe disposal of surface run-off to encourage sub surface and base flow
Under this scheme 7(Seven) pilot projects on a pilot basis are being implemented- one each in all the 7 Districts of the State
4 Watershed Management Programme
The programme aims for treating the micro watersheds on an integrated approach The activities include treatment of arable land non-arable land and drainage lines Due to fund constraint the activities have been confined mainly to afforestation cashhorticultural crop developmental works
B Centrally Sponsored Schemes
1 Integrated Wasteland Development Programme (IWDP)
The scheme is funded by the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The Central Share is 9166 and the State Share is 834The Scheme has been implemented since 1999 -2000
The main objective of the programme is to improve the productivity of wastelands and thereby improve
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the living standards of the rural poor who own these lands The development of these wastelands is taken up on a watershed basis Special emphasis is given to conservation of soil moisture in situ
through integrated approach with bottom up planning
2 Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)
During 2009-10 the Government of India Ministry of Rural Development Department of Land Resources has approved for treatment of 30000 hectares in 18 watershed projects of the State The Central and State share sharing component is in the ratio of 9010 percent The main objectives of this programme are as follows
1 To dissipate soil and water erosion and surface run-off
2 To harvest recycle surface runoff and rainwater
3 To enhance soil moisture regime water holding capacity
4 To promote sub-surface flow base flow and ground water recharge
5 To improve soil health and tilth
6 To improve production and productivity
7 To promote generation and gainful employment opportunities
C Special Central Assistance Schemes
1 Watershed Development Project in Shifting Cultivation Areas (WDPSCA)
- The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards It is a 100 Central assistance through the Ministry of Agriculture amp Co-operation Government of India
The main thrust of the project is as follows
bull Protect hill slopes of jhum areas through soil and water conservation measures on a watershed basis
bull Encourage and assist jhummia families to develop jhum land for productive uses with improved cultivation and suitable package of practices leading to settled cultivation
bull Improved socio-economic status of jhummia families through householdland-based activities
bull Mitigate ill effects of shifting cultivation by introducing appropriate land use as per land capacity and improved technologies
2 Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)
This is a Central assistance scheme sponsored by the Ministry of Water Resources It is in the form of central grant (90 of the project cost) and the balance cost of the project (10) as the Statersquos share which is to be arranged by the state government from its own resources The main thrust of the programme is to increase the area under irrigation thereby increasing the productivity of the area and improving the socio-economic condition of the people
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D NABARD Loan - Soil amp Water Conservation Scheme Under RIDF
The Department started implementing Scheme under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund shyNABARD Loan from the year 2000-2001 onwards
The basic objective of the scheme is to enhance the productivity of agriculture and its allied activities and in small river valleys thereby improving the socio-economic set up of the people in the rural areas Besides these the scheme also envisages to promote sustainable development through conservation and management of soil and water
E Other Government of India Schemes
(1) Soil and Water Conservation in the Catchment of River Kopili
The Department is implementing a scheme known as River Valley Project amp Flood Prone River (RVP
amp FPR) of River Kopili under the Macro-management mode The State Agriculture Department is
the Nodal Department of this centrally sponsored programme of the Ministry of Agriculture Department
of Agriculture amp Co-operation (Natural Resource Management Division)
Objectives -
bull Prevention of land degradation by adoption of appropriate based soil and water conservation measures on watershed approach
bull Improvement of land capability and moisture regime in the watersheds
bull Promotion of land-use to match land capability
bull Prevention of soil erosion and run off from the watershed to prevent premature siltation of reservoirs
The selection of the watersheds was based as per the priority list of the watersheds The Soil and Land Use Survey of India (SLUSI) was engaged in the task of priority delineation and detailed Soil survey of the Kopili Catchment The watersheds have been prioritized based on the magnitude and criticality of degradation into five categories viz Very High High Medium Low and Very Low
PRIORITY CATEGORY NO OF WATERSHEDS AREA IN HA
Very High 259 111516
High 84 37121
Medium 40 19320
Low 4 2032
GRAND TOTAL 387 169989
2 Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Yojana (RKVY)
The area of focus of this programme is for the development of Rainfed Farming Systems in and outside watershed areas as also integrated development of watershed areas wastelands river valleys
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and for activities relating to enhancement of horticultural production and popularization of micro irrigation systems The thrust area is to promote regeneration oftopsoil its health and tilth and to improve soil fertility crop production land and water productivity of watershed areas wasteland river valleysvalley bottom lands and the eco-system as a whole The fund is released by the State Agriculture Department for the schemes approved for implementation by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
F Cherrapunjee Ecological Project- Restoration of Degraded Lands Under Sohra Plateau
The Government of Meghalaya through the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation has initiated a
programme through the Eco Restoration to improve the ecology and environment of Sohra and its
adjoining villages which encompasses a total of 45 villages This project aims to shy
bull Ameliorate the ecology and environment of Sohra Plateau
bull Restore degraded lands
bull Strengthen village level institutions or NRM
bull Minimize human activities detrimental to the environment
bull Create avenues for sustainable livelihood
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PHYSICAL amp FINANCIALACHIEVEMENT UNDER VARIOUS SCHEMES
1 Soil and Water Conservation in General Areas
The physical and financial achievement under the Scheme upto 2011-12 is as undershy
Table
SOIL CONSERVATION SCHEME
ITEMS Achievement upto 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakh)
i Land Development (Terracing) 745792 Ha 11439
ii Reclamation of Valley Bottom Land 401690 Ha 6799
iii Erosion Control Works 1324907 Ha 118309
iv Water Conservation amp Distribution 970288 Ha 88286
v Afforestation 2063647 Ha 88073
vi Pasture Development Works 10350 Ha 1686
vii Water Harvesting 1631 Nos 50252
viii Cash Crop Development Works 253117 Ha Nurseries -2771381 Nos
88837
TOTAL 45375
Jhum Control Programme
The physical and financial achievement under the Scheme upto 2011-12 is as undershy
Table
JHUM CONTROL SCHEME
ITEMS ACHIEVEMENT UPTO 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakh)
i Terracing lsquo 43736
ii Reclamation 310699Ha 11380
iii Follow-up Programmes 582811 Ha 11360
iv Afforestation 382817Ha 11348
v IrrigationWater Conservation amp Distribution 683565 Ha 37154
vi Camp and Camp Equipments
vii Dwelling Houses
44500 Nos
166500 Nos
4306
3331
viii Drinking Water 30600 Nos 2531
ix Link Roads 66969 Kms 12185
x CashHorticultural Crop Development 783693 Ha Nurseries 1066203 Nos 190815
TOTAL 328146
2
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3 Improved Shifting Cultivation
The Government of Meghalaya had approved this new scheme on a pilot project basis from 2007shy08 These are as (i) Mukbu Village in Jaintia Hills and (ii) Mawthawniaw- Diskiang Village in West Khasi Hills during the year Total amountof expenditure on the Scheme for the year 2007-08 is Rs 285737000
5 (Five) more pilot projects one each for East Khasi Hills Ri-BhoiEast Garo Hills West Garo Hills and South Garo Hills Districts respectively were sanctioned during 2008 -09 as followsshy
1 East Khasi Hills District - Pdei Jarain Village Cluster
2 Ri-Bhoi District - Umladew Village
3 East Garo Hills District - Chimagre-Dawa-Chipit- Chima-Nengkra
4 West Garo Hills District - Ampangre-Ch u pongre-Mongalgre
5 South Garo Hills District - Deran-Songmong-Doren-Songgitcham-Ramigre Asinggre
Types of works under the Scheme
i Capacity BuildingTrainingField VisitExtension Service
ii Entry Point Activities Construction of Link RoadsDrinking Water Structure etc
iii Graded Bunding (i) Graded Bunds (ii) Loose Boulder amp (iii) Box Terracing
iv Safe Disposal Outlet
v Grassed Waterways
vi Reclamation of Valley Bottom Land
vii Follow-up Programmes Supply of Improved SeedsManures etc
viii Composite Nursery
ix Afforestation
x Agro-Horticulture
xi Agro-Forestry
xii Water Harvesting StructureDug-out PondsImpounded Ponds etc
xiii Water Distribution structure
xiv Check DamBoulder Check Dam
xv Camp Hut
xvi Domestic Livestock PromotionPiggeryPoultryCattleFisheryBee-Keeping etc
xvii Service Sector-CarpentryBlack SmithTailoringHandicrafts
xviii Kitchen Gardening
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4 Watershed Management Programme
The physical and financial achievements under the Scheme upto 2011-12
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
ITEMS ACHIEVEMENT UPTO 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakhs)
i Terrracing amp Land Reclamation 388621 Ha 20970
ii Follow-up Programmes Seeds Manures Fertilizers amp Cultivation Cost 292550 Ha 5777
iii Irrigation Water Conservation amp Distribution 391187 Ha 27516
iv Drinking 9500 Nos 1206
v Link Roads 17826 Ha 36571
vi Afforestation 670535 Ha 36614
vii Cash Crops Horticultural Development 271674 Ha Nurseries 425022 Nos 90600
viii Fodderamp Pasture
ix Water Harvesting Works
2200 Ha
17700 Nos
134
8176
x Erosion Control Works 152631 Ha 13437
TOTAL 241008
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5 THE INTEGRATED WASTELANDS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (IWDP)
The Integrated Wastelands Development Programme (IWDP) launched in 1989 under the aegis of the National Wastelands Development Board aimed at development of wastelands on watershed basis With an intention of involving village communities in the implementation of Watershed Development Projects (WDP) under IWDP the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) Government of India (GOI) adopted the WDP Guidelines (1995) wef 141995 which was subsequently revised in August 2001 (WDP Revised Guidelines 2001) To further simplify procedures and involve the PRI more meaningfully in Planning Implementation and Management of Economic Development Activities in rural areas the GOI evolved New Guidelines for Hariyali (2003) which are under implementation wef April 1 2003
i) There are 112 Projects sanctioned by GOI as follows
Year of Sanction of lWDP Project
Project Period
East Khasi Hills
West Khasi Hills
Jaintia Hills
Ri Bhoi East Garo Hills
West Garo Hills
South Garo Hills
Total GOIrsquos cut off dcie of completion
1999shy2000
1999-2000 to
2002-03 - Project II Project I 2 nos
March 2011
2000-01 2000-01
to 2004-05
Project I Project I Project I Project I Project I 5 nos March 2011
2003-04 2003-04
to 2007-08
Project II Project
III Project II Project II Project II Project II Projectll 7 nos December
2012
2004-05 2004-05
to 2008-09
Project
III
Project
IV
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III 7nos
December 2012
2005-06 2005-06
to 2009-10
Project IV to Xl1
Project V to XI
Project IVtoVIII
Project IV to Vll1
Project IV to VIII
Project IV to XII
Project IV to VIII
45 nos December
2012
2006-07 2006-07
to 2010-11
Project XIII to XXI
Project XII to XVIII
Project IXto XIV
Project IXtoXI
Project IX to XV
Project XIII to XXI
Project IX to XIII 46 nos
December 2012
Total - 21 nos 17 nos 14 nos 11 nos 15 nos 21 nos 13 nos 112 nos
ii) Prescribe yearly release of fund ()
a) Projects sanctioned in 1999-2000 [WDP Guide lines (1999)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 10 20 20 15 10 10
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b) Projects sanctioned in 2000-2001 [WDP Guide lines (2001)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 15 15 15 15 15 10
c) Project sanctioned in 2003-04 up to 2006-07 [Hariyali guidelines (2003)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1 st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst
15 30 30 15 10
The above 112 projects are for treatment of 439 micro watersheds covering a total area of 221225 hectare with a total cost of Rs1305325 lakh for which cost sharing is 9167 by GOI and 833 by State Government that is RS1200222 lakh Central Share and Rs1 05106 lakh State Share respectively
The District-wise physical target and financial implication is shown below
Name of District No of Projects
Project Cost
Area of treatmentCS (Rs in lakh)
SS (Rs in lakh)
Total (Rs in lakh)
East Khasi Hills 21 212108 19282 231390 38565
West Khasi Hills 17 175234 13750 188984 33496
Jaintia Hills 14 147120 13374 160494 26749
Ri Bhoi 11 150700 13700 164400 27400
East Garo Hills 15 178750 16250 195000 32500
West Garo Hills 21 204310 16750 221060 38515
South Garo Hills 13 132000 12000 144000 24300
Total 112 1200222 105106 1305328 221225
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6 INTEGRATED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (IWMP)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified
approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in a realistic and
holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved
the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major areas
in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State
Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level constitution of District
Project - Level Institutions for implementation of the projects for the Participatory Watershed Projects with
financial social and economic empowerment to the watershed communities in close coordination with the
local institutions Another aspect is the equity and participatory resources management with due regards to the
economically weaker section within the village community
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INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING
The Central Assistance for setting up of the State Level Nodal Agency for implementation of IWMP
during 2009-10 has also been sanctioned amounting to Rs7125 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring
Grants vide GOIrsquos Letter NOK11 01192009IWMP (IS) dt 1792009
The Central Assistance for setting up of District Watershed Cell cum Data Centre (DWCDC) during
2009-10 has also been amounting to Rs 5950 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring Grants vide letter
No K1101192009IWMP (IS) dt 922010
ACCELERATED BENEFIT IRRIGATION PROGRAMME
9 Nos Ongoing Projects under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme
Year of Commencement 2009-10
Remark The above projects have been completed during 2011-12
7
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8 RASHTRIYA KRISHI VIGYAN YOJANA
The Scheme is funded by the Agriculture Department and implemented by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
81 Aim of RKVY
The National Agriculture Development Programme (NADP) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) aims to achieve 4 annual growth in the agriculture sector during the XI Plan period by ensuring a holistic development of agriculture amp allied sectors
82 Objectives of RKVY
The main objectives of RKVY are
(i) To incentivize the States so as to increase public investment in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(ii) Toprovide flexibility amp autonomy to States in the process of planning and executing Agriculture amp Allied Sector Schemes
(iii) To ensure the preparation of agriculture plans for the Districts and the States based on agroshyclimatic conditions availability of Technology and natural resources
(iv) To ensure that the local needs crops priorities are reflected in the agricultural plans of the states
(v) To achieve the goal of reducing the yield gaps in important crops through focused interventions
(vi) To maximize returns to the farmers in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(vii) To bring about quantifiable changes in the production amp productivity of various components of Agriculture amp Allied Sectors by addressing them in a holistic manner
83 Basic Features of RKVY
Amongst other the basic feature under RKVY is that the states are given sufficient fiexibility under the scheme to make appropriate local choices so that the outcomes are as envisaged in the aims amp objectives
While the other seeks to encourage convergence with schemes like NREGS SGSY BRGF including Watershed Development
84 ProjectScheme Proposal
841 Area of focus
(i) Development of Rainfed Farming System in amp outside watershed areas as also Integrated Development of Watershed area Wastelands and river valleys Assistance for development of land as also assistance for horticulture generating livelihoods for farmers Below the Poverty Line (BPL) in particular
(ii) Activities relating to enhancement of Horticultural production amp popularization of micro-irrigation systems
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Assistance will be available for nursery development horticulture activities including marketing and dripsprinkler irrigation
842 Particulars of Schemes under RKVY
The proposed schemes are as follows
I Soil amp Water Conservation for enhancing crop production amp productivity in river valley valley bottom lands
II Soil amp Water Conservation for improving crop production amp productivity of cultivated Jhum amp Bun lands including abandoned Jhum amp Bun lands
III Soil amp Water Conservation for restoring amp reclaiming cultivable wastelands affected by mining amp quarrying
IV Soil amp Water Conservation for improvement of traditional water conservation amp distribution system for enhanced crop production
843 Strategy for Implementation of the above Schemes
Keeping in view of the aim for achieving 4 growth under agriculture sector by ensuring holistic amp realistic development of agri and allied service including the area of focus the strategy for implementation of the above schemes under RKVY is outlined as followsshy
1 Improvement of Soil health amp tilth
2 Promotion of moisture regime within the soil profile
3 Improvement of crop production
4 Promotion of cropping intensity (crop-rotational system)
5 Water management
6 Promotion of household gardening for crop production
7 Land and water resources treatment for protective amp productive uses
8 Promotion of IFS amp SALT System for enhanced production amp productivity under Agri amp allied sectors
9 Promotion of livelihoods gainful employment opportunity
844 Project Components
The above schemes under RKVY constitute the following components
(i) Conservation Technology Adoption Adoption of appropriate Soil amp Water Conservation techniques amp measures (Biological Agronomic and MechanicalEngineering) - 85 (Rs 14000- per hectare)
(ii) Livelihoods - 15 (Rs 2500- per hectare)
Per unit area costing Rs 16500- per hectare
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845 Conservation Technology Adoption Component
On farm Off-farm Treatment and protection
Land Development Land Drainage Field Bunding Graded Bunding Terracing
Drainage Channel
treatment amp protection
Check dam Water conservation
Micro-Irrigation Water
Harvesting Farm Pond Diversion Dam GuIly Plugging amp Stream bank protection etc
Inputs Seeds amp plants manures amp fertilizers soil amendment
Agronomic
Measures
Conservation Farming Cropping System Water Management
Safe
surface runoff
Grassed Water ways Channel
Treatment amp Improvement Safe water disposal amp outlet
846 Livelihood Component
It includes the following
(i) Agriculture (field crops)
(ii) Fishery
(iii) Piggery
(iv) Sericulture
(v) Horticulture including setting up of nursery units
(vi) Composting unit
(vii) Apiculture
(viii) Poultry duckery
(ix) Floriculture including establishment of nursery units amp others
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9 WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN SHIFTING CULTIVATION AREAS (WDPSCA)
The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards it is a 100 central assistance through the ministry of agriculture amp co-operation Government of India
sum Implementation during VIIIth Plan
12 (twelve) Watershed Projects were taken up from the year 1995-96 All the twelve projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan (1999-2000)
lsaquo Total Area for Treatment
lsaquo Total Area Treatment (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total families Treated
sum Implementation during IXth Plan
= 1294450 ha
= 1294450 ha
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= 3692 nos
38 (thirty eight) new Watershed Projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan ie 1999-2000 The Projects were completed during the Xth Plan ie 2006-07
lsaquo Total Geographical Area
lsaquo Total Area Treated (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total Families Treated
= 3698300 ha
= 3228200 ha
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= 7612 nos
sum Implementation during Xth Plan amp XIth Plan
During 2006-07 (end of Xth Plan) 63 (sixty three) Watershed Projects was approved by the State Level Steering Committee and the Government of India which are ongoing
lsaquo Total Geographical Area = 4379200 ha
lsaquo Proposed Area for Treatment = 3160000 ha
lsaquo Total Project Cost = Rs 347600 lakhs
lsaquo Total Families to be Benefitted = 9865 nos
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PHOTO SECTION
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BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
Jaintia Hills
sum Jaintia Hills Soil and Water Conservation Territorial Division
bull Jowai Soil amp Water Conservation Range Thadlaskeintilde
bull Khliehriat Soil amp Water Conservation Range Khliehriat
bull Lumshnong Soil amp Water Conservation Range Lumshnong
bull Amlarem Soil amp Water Conservation Range Amlarem
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Jowai
bull Shangpung Soil amp Water Conservation Range Shangpung
sum Jaintia Hills Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Division
bull Amlarem Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Amlarem
bull Lumshnong Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Lumshnong
bull Namdong Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Namdong
West Khasi Hills
sum Nongstoin Soil and Water Conservation Division
bull Mawkyrwat Soil amp Water Conservation Range Mawkyrwat
bull Sonapahar Soil amp Water Conservation Range Riangdo
bull Mairang Soil amp Water Conservation Range Mairang
bull Border Areas Soil amp Water Conservation Range Ranikor
bull Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Range Nongstoin
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Nongstoin
bull Sonapahar CC Beat Office Sonapahar
Ri - Bhoi
sum Ri-Bhoi Soil and Water Conservation Division
bull Northern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Nongpoh
bull Western Soil amp Water Conservation Range Patharkhmah
bull Marngar Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Marngar
bull Umroi Soil amp Water Conservation Beat Office Umroi
bull Sonidan Soil amp Water Conservation Range Sonidan
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West Garo Hills
sum Tura Soil and Water Conservation Territorial Division
bull Southern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Machangpani
bull Central Soil amp Water Conservation Range Thebronggre
bull Anogre Soil amp Water Conservation Range Anogre
bull Damjonggre Soil amp Water Conservation Range Garobadha
bull Jongchipara Soil amp Water Conservation Range Jongchipara
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Tura
sum Tura Soil and Water Conservation Cash Crop Division
bull Danakgre Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Danakgre
bull Ampati Cash Crop Soil amp Water Conservation Beat Office Ampati
Dadengre Cash Crop Soil and Water Conservation Beat Office Dadengre
- Supervising the day to day work so as to ensure timely completion of works and submission of reports
East Garo Hills
sum Simsanggresoil and Water Conservation Division
bull Northern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Wageasi
bull Eastern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Songsak Bonegre
bull Mendipathar Soil amp Water Conservation Range Mendipathar
bull Williamnagar Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Williamnagar
bull Wageasi Cash Crop Range Wageasi
bull Bajengdoba Cash Crop Beat Office Bajengdoba
bull Rongjeng Cash Crop Beat Office Rongjeng
bull Kharkutta Cash Crop Beat Office Kharkutta
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Williamnagar
bull Adokgre Beat Office Adokgre
South Garo Hills
sum South Garo Hills Soil and Water Conservation Cash Crop Division
bull Baghmara Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Baghmara
bull Chokpot Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Chokpot
bull Rongara Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Beat Office Rongara
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DUTIES amp FUNCTIONS OF DIFFERENT LEVEL OF OFFICES OF THE DEPARTMENT
1 Directorate of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
- Structuring and providing inputs for consideration in natural resources conservation and management policy framing direction and administration
- Providing extension publicity and public relation support including monitoring and evaluation support to the subordinate offices
- To allocate duties to all officers and employees within their respective establishment etc
- To allocate and ensure smooth flow of funds for different schemes to the respective Divisions
- The office of the Director is the appellate authority pertaining to the Right to Information
- Preparation of Draft Annual Plan Annual Non-Plan Estimates and details of Schemes
- To ensure timely submission of Quarterly Progress Report by different Divisions and compilation of the same
2 Office of the Joint Director (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
- Designing Training CoursesProgrammes Providing Training Support
- To coordinate the Project Plan
- Providing inputs to the Directorate of Soil amp Water Conservation of all the Field Trial Programmes conducted at the Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
- Coordinating providing information and feedback to the Directorate of Soil amp Water Conservation etc
3 Office of the Joint Director Tura
- To coordinate Project Plans of all Divisions under Garo Hills
- Furnishing information and feedback to the Directorate
- Superintending monitoring and evaluation projects of the Department under his jurisdiction etc
4 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Territorial Divisions
- Implementation of different Central Schemes and assisted State Plan Schemes
- Inspection and monitoring of different activities implemented through different schemes
- Preparation of plan and estimates of the Division
- To allocate duties to all officers and employees in the Division
- Supervising the day to day work so as to ensure timely completion of works and submission of reports
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5 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Cash Crop Division
- The main function of the Division is to look after specific developmental works of the Department in the District through cash crops and cash horticultural crops development and improvement
- Implementation of various cash crops and cash horticultural developmental programmes through Departmental and SubsidyGrant-in-Aid Schemes
- Raising of nurseries of various crop species to meet the planting materials requirement of different schemes and for distribution to the farmers
6 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
- The main function of the Division is to carry out soil testing to determine the fertility status of the soil for Departmental plantations such as Rubber Coffee Citrus Plantations etc and also in the watershed areas implemented by the Department
- The Division also recommends the balanced use of fertilizers in optimum quantities through the correct method suitable for specific soilcrop conditions
- The Division conducts reconnaissance and detailed soil survey of watersheds as when necessary
7 Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management
- The main function of this office is to conduct and carry out detailed field surveys and preparation of DPRs pertaining to soil and water conservation works based on a watershed approach This office had from time to time prepared Detailed Project Reports on various Centrally Sponsored Scheme and State Plan Schemes such as Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) River Valley Project amp Flood Prone Areas (RVPampFPR) Improved Shifting Cultivation Scheme Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) etc
8 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
sum Civil Engineering
This office is responsible for checking the Plan amp Estimates of the different construction works like water harvesting structures check dams retention walls etc and also of the Residential and Non-Residential buildings submitted by the Drawing and Disbursing Officers of the Department
sum Mechanical Engineering
Another function of this office is to look after the maintenance and repair of the vehicles of the Department and to ensure that the vehicles are kept in good running condition Besides these the division is also responsible for taking up matters pertaining to the proposals for condemnation of old vehicles with the concerned authority as well as for purchase of new vehicles
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PROGRAMMES OF THE DEPARTMENT The programmesschemes implemented by the Department include both Centrally Sponsored Schemes
as well as State Plan Schemes
A State Plan Schemes
(1) Soil amp Water Conservation in General Areas
(2) Jhum Control Scheme
(3) Improved JhumBun Cultivation Scheme
(4) Watershed Management Programme
B Centrally Sponsored Schemes
(1) Integrated Wasteland Development Programme (IWDP)
(2) Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)
C Additional Central Assistance
(1) Watershed Development Project in Shifting Cultivation Areas (WDPSCA)
(2)Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)
D NABARD Loan
Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF)
E Other Government of India Schemes
(1) Soil Conservation for enhancing the productivity of degraded lands in the catchment of River Kopili in Jaintia Hills District under Macro-Management Mode of Agriculture Department Meghalaya
(2) Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Yojna (RKVY) with the State Agriculture Department as Nodal Department
F Special Plan Assistance
(1) Cherrapunjee Ecological Project- Restoration of Degraded Lands Under Sohra Plateau
A State Plan Schemes
1 Soil amp Water Conservation In General Areas
This scheme covers the general areas outside those not specifically covered by other packages of schemes of the Department Its main objective is to reduce soil erosion hazards and land degradation and conservation of water where individualsgroups of farmers are targeted Activities taken up under this Scheme include terracing and reclamation erosion control water conservation and distribution afforestation cashhorticulture crops development works water harvesting works farm ponds etc
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2 Jhum Control Scheme
The scheme was implemented since inception of the state The aims and objectives of the scheme are to wean away the jhummia families from the primitive and destructive type of cultivation to settled cultivation by providing permanent land for sustainable cultivation with assured irrigation and to protect the barren hill slopes with vegetation such as cash crophorticultural plantations and afforestation programmes Due to financial constraint under the State Plan Fund at present only cashhorticultural crop plantation programmes are being taken up
3 Improved JhumBun Cultivation Scheme
The Scheme of Improved Jhum Bun Cultivation is a new scheme where jhummias are allowed to practice their traditional method of cultivation in one single plot continuously for 3-4 years but with a little modification in which the soil and water conservation practices like graded bunding with safe disposal outlets and grassed waterways will be constructed and necessary inputs like improved seeds and locally available organic manures are provided to them The upper reaches of the hillock will be covered with afforestation plantation whereas in the middle reaches horticulture plantation will be taken up and the lower reaches with agricultural development activities
Objectives
a Prevention of land degradation by adopting multi-disciplinary integrated approach of soil and water conservation practices
b Improvement of land capability soil moisture regime and soil-plant-nutrient relationship
c To improve the social and economic fabrics of the shifting cultivators and ensure productivity on a sustainable basis
d To intercept surface run-off provide safe disposal of surface run-off to encourage sub surface and base flow
Under this scheme 7(Seven) pilot projects on a pilot basis are being implemented- one each in all the 7 Districts of the State
4 Watershed Management Programme
The programme aims for treating the micro watersheds on an integrated approach The activities include treatment of arable land non-arable land and drainage lines Due to fund constraint the activities have been confined mainly to afforestation cashhorticultural crop developmental works
B Centrally Sponsored Schemes
1 Integrated Wasteland Development Programme (IWDP)
The scheme is funded by the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The Central Share is 9166 and the State Share is 834The Scheme has been implemented since 1999 -2000
The main objective of the programme is to improve the productivity of wastelands and thereby improve
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the living standards of the rural poor who own these lands The development of these wastelands is taken up on a watershed basis Special emphasis is given to conservation of soil moisture in situ
through integrated approach with bottom up planning
2 Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)
During 2009-10 the Government of India Ministry of Rural Development Department of Land Resources has approved for treatment of 30000 hectares in 18 watershed projects of the State The Central and State share sharing component is in the ratio of 9010 percent The main objectives of this programme are as follows
1 To dissipate soil and water erosion and surface run-off
2 To harvest recycle surface runoff and rainwater
3 To enhance soil moisture regime water holding capacity
4 To promote sub-surface flow base flow and ground water recharge
5 To improve soil health and tilth
6 To improve production and productivity
7 To promote generation and gainful employment opportunities
C Special Central Assistance Schemes
1 Watershed Development Project in Shifting Cultivation Areas (WDPSCA)
- The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards It is a 100 Central assistance through the Ministry of Agriculture amp Co-operation Government of India
The main thrust of the project is as follows
bull Protect hill slopes of jhum areas through soil and water conservation measures on a watershed basis
bull Encourage and assist jhummia families to develop jhum land for productive uses with improved cultivation and suitable package of practices leading to settled cultivation
bull Improved socio-economic status of jhummia families through householdland-based activities
bull Mitigate ill effects of shifting cultivation by introducing appropriate land use as per land capacity and improved technologies
2 Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)
This is a Central assistance scheme sponsored by the Ministry of Water Resources It is in the form of central grant (90 of the project cost) and the balance cost of the project (10) as the Statersquos share which is to be arranged by the state government from its own resources The main thrust of the programme is to increase the area under irrigation thereby increasing the productivity of the area and improving the socio-economic condition of the people
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D NABARD Loan - Soil amp Water Conservation Scheme Under RIDF
The Department started implementing Scheme under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund shyNABARD Loan from the year 2000-2001 onwards
The basic objective of the scheme is to enhance the productivity of agriculture and its allied activities and in small river valleys thereby improving the socio-economic set up of the people in the rural areas Besides these the scheme also envisages to promote sustainable development through conservation and management of soil and water
E Other Government of India Schemes
(1) Soil and Water Conservation in the Catchment of River Kopili
The Department is implementing a scheme known as River Valley Project amp Flood Prone River (RVP
amp FPR) of River Kopili under the Macro-management mode The State Agriculture Department is
the Nodal Department of this centrally sponsored programme of the Ministry of Agriculture Department
of Agriculture amp Co-operation (Natural Resource Management Division)
Objectives -
bull Prevention of land degradation by adoption of appropriate based soil and water conservation measures on watershed approach
bull Improvement of land capability and moisture regime in the watersheds
bull Promotion of land-use to match land capability
bull Prevention of soil erosion and run off from the watershed to prevent premature siltation of reservoirs
The selection of the watersheds was based as per the priority list of the watersheds The Soil and Land Use Survey of India (SLUSI) was engaged in the task of priority delineation and detailed Soil survey of the Kopili Catchment The watersheds have been prioritized based on the magnitude and criticality of degradation into five categories viz Very High High Medium Low and Very Low
PRIORITY CATEGORY NO OF WATERSHEDS AREA IN HA
Very High 259 111516
High 84 37121
Medium 40 19320
Low 4 2032
GRAND TOTAL 387 169989
2 Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Yojana (RKVY)
The area of focus of this programme is for the development of Rainfed Farming Systems in and outside watershed areas as also integrated development of watershed areas wastelands river valleys
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and for activities relating to enhancement of horticultural production and popularization of micro irrigation systems The thrust area is to promote regeneration oftopsoil its health and tilth and to improve soil fertility crop production land and water productivity of watershed areas wasteland river valleysvalley bottom lands and the eco-system as a whole The fund is released by the State Agriculture Department for the schemes approved for implementation by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
F Cherrapunjee Ecological Project- Restoration of Degraded Lands Under Sohra Plateau
The Government of Meghalaya through the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation has initiated a
programme through the Eco Restoration to improve the ecology and environment of Sohra and its
adjoining villages which encompasses a total of 45 villages This project aims to shy
bull Ameliorate the ecology and environment of Sohra Plateau
bull Restore degraded lands
bull Strengthen village level institutions or NRM
bull Minimize human activities detrimental to the environment
bull Create avenues for sustainable livelihood
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PHYSICAL amp FINANCIALACHIEVEMENT UNDER VARIOUS SCHEMES
1 Soil and Water Conservation in General Areas
The physical and financial achievement under the Scheme upto 2011-12 is as undershy
Table
SOIL CONSERVATION SCHEME
ITEMS Achievement upto 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakh)
i Land Development (Terracing) 745792 Ha 11439
ii Reclamation of Valley Bottom Land 401690 Ha 6799
iii Erosion Control Works 1324907 Ha 118309
iv Water Conservation amp Distribution 970288 Ha 88286
v Afforestation 2063647 Ha 88073
vi Pasture Development Works 10350 Ha 1686
vii Water Harvesting 1631 Nos 50252
viii Cash Crop Development Works 253117 Ha Nurseries -2771381 Nos
88837
TOTAL 45375
Jhum Control Programme
The physical and financial achievement under the Scheme upto 2011-12 is as undershy
Table
JHUM CONTROL SCHEME
ITEMS ACHIEVEMENT UPTO 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakh)
i Terracing lsquo 43736
ii Reclamation 310699Ha 11380
iii Follow-up Programmes 582811 Ha 11360
iv Afforestation 382817Ha 11348
v IrrigationWater Conservation amp Distribution 683565 Ha 37154
vi Camp and Camp Equipments
vii Dwelling Houses
44500 Nos
166500 Nos
4306
3331
viii Drinking Water 30600 Nos 2531
ix Link Roads 66969 Kms 12185
x CashHorticultural Crop Development 783693 Ha Nurseries 1066203 Nos 190815
TOTAL 328146
2
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3 Improved Shifting Cultivation
The Government of Meghalaya had approved this new scheme on a pilot project basis from 2007shy08 These are as (i) Mukbu Village in Jaintia Hills and (ii) Mawthawniaw- Diskiang Village in West Khasi Hills during the year Total amountof expenditure on the Scheme for the year 2007-08 is Rs 285737000
5 (Five) more pilot projects one each for East Khasi Hills Ri-BhoiEast Garo Hills West Garo Hills and South Garo Hills Districts respectively were sanctioned during 2008 -09 as followsshy
1 East Khasi Hills District - Pdei Jarain Village Cluster
2 Ri-Bhoi District - Umladew Village
3 East Garo Hills District - Chimagre-Dawa-Chipit- Chima-Nengkra
4 West Garo Hills District - Ampangre-Ch u pongre-Mongalgre
5 South Garo Hills District - Deran-Songmong-Doren-Songgitcham-Ramigre Asinggre
Types of works under the Scheme
i Capacity BuildingTrainingField VisitExtension Service
ii Entry Point Activities Construction of Link RoadsDrinking Water Structure etc
iii Graded Bunding (i) Graded Bunds (ii) Loose Boulder amp (iii) Box Terracing
iv Safe Disposal Outlet
v Grassed Waterways
vi Reclamation of Valley Bottom Land
vii Follow-up Programmes Supply of Improved SeedsManures etc
viii Composite Nursery
ix Afforestation
x Agro-Horticulture
xi Agro-Forestry
xii Water Harvesting StructureDug-out PondsImpounded Ponds etc
xiii Water Distribution structure
xiv Check DamBoulder Check Dam
xv Camp Hut
xvi Domestic Livestock PromotionPiggeryPoultryCattleFisheryBee-Keeping etc
xvii Service Sector-CarpentryBlack SmithTailoringHandicrafts
xviii Kitchen Gardening
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4 Watershed Management Programme
The physical and financial achievements under the Scheme upto 2011-12
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
ITEMS ACHIEVEMENT UPTO 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakhs)
i Terrracing amp Land Reclamation 388621 Ha 20970
ii Follow-up Programmes Seeds Manures Fertilizers amp Cultivation Cost 292550 Ha 5777
iii Irrigation Water Conservation amp Distribution 391187 Ha 27516
iv Drinking 9500 Nos 1206
v Link Roads 17826 Ha 36571
vi Afforestation 670535 Ha 36614
vii Cash Crops Horticultural Development 271674 Ha Nurseries 425022 Nos 90600
viii Fodderamp Pasture
ix Water Harvesting Works
2200 Ha
17700 Nos
134
8176
x Erosion Control Works 152631 Ha 13437
TOTAL 241008
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5 THE INTEGRATED WASTELANDS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (IWDP)
The Integrated Wastelands Development Programme (IWDP) launched in 1989 under the aegis of the National Wastelands Development Board aimed at development of wastelands on watershed basis With an intention of involving village communities in the implementation of Watershed Development Projects (WDP) under IWDP the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) Government of India (GOI) adopted the WDP Guidelines (1995) wef 141995 which was subsequently revised in August 2001 (WDP Revised Guidelines 2001) To further simplify procedures and involve the PRI more meaningfully in Planning Implementation and Management of Economic Development Activities in rural areas the GOI evolved New Guidelines for Hariyali (2003) which are under implementation wef April 1 2003
i) There are 112 Projects sanctioned by GOI as follows
Year of Sanction of lWDP Project
Project Period
East Khasi Hills
West Khasi Hills
Jaintia Hills
Ri Bhoi East Garo Hills
West Garo Hills
South Garo Hills
Total GOIrsquos cut off dcie of completion
1999shy2000
1999-2000 to
2002-03 - Project II Project I 2 nos
March 2011
2000-01 2000-01
to 2004-05
Project I Project I Project I Project I Project I 5 nos March 2011
2003-04 2003-04
to 2007-08
Project II Project
III Project II Project II Project II Project II Projectll 7 nos December
2012
2004-05 2004-05
to 2008-09
Project
III
Project
IV
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III 7nos
December 2012
2005-06 2005-06
to 2009-10
Project IV to Xl1
Project V to XI
Project IVtoVIII
Project IV to Vll1
Project IV to VIII
Project IV to XII
Project IV to VIII
45 nos December
2012
2006-07 2006-07
to 2010-11
Project XIII to XXI
Project XII to XVIII
Project IXto XIV
Project IXtoXI
Project IX to XV
Project XIII to XXI
Project IX to XIII 46 nos
December 2012
Total - 21 nos 17 nos 14 nos 11 nos 15 nos 21 nos 13 nos 112 nos
ii) Prescribe yearly release of fund ()
a) Projects sanctioned in 1999-2000 [WDP Guide lines (1999)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 10 20 20 15 10 10
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b) Projects sanctioned in 2000-2001 [WDP Guide lines (2001)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 15 15 15 15 15 10
c) Project sanctioned in 2003-04 up to 2006-07 [Hariyali guidelines (2003)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1 st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst
15 30 30 15 10
The above 112 projects are for treatment of 439 micro watersheds covering a total area of 221225 hectare with a total cost of Rs1305325 lakh for which cost sharing is 9167 by GOI and 833 by State Government that is RS1200222 lakh Central Share and Rs1 05106 lakh State Share respectively
The District-wise physical target and financial implication is shown below
Name of District No of Projects
Project Cost
Area of treatmentCS (Rs in lakh)
SS (Rs in lakh)
Total (Rs in lakh)
East Khasi Hills 21 212108 19282 231390 38565
West Khasi Hills 17 175234 13750 188984 33496
Jaintia Hills 14 147120 13374 160494 26749
Ri Bhoi 11 150700 13700 164400 27400
East Garo Hills 15 178750 16250 195000 32500
West Garo Hills 21 204310 16750 221060 38515
South Garo Hills 13 132000 12000 144000 24300
Total 112 1200222 105106 1305328 221225
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6 INTEGRATED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (IWMP)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified
approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in a realistic and
holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved
the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major areas
in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State
Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level constitution of District
Project - Level Institutions for implementation of the projects for the Participatory Watershed Projects with
financial social and economic empowerment to the watershed communities in close coordination with the
local institutions Another aspect is the equity and participatory resources management with due regards to the
economically weaker section within the village community
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INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING
The Central Assistance for setting up of the State Level Nodal Agency for implementation of IWMP
during 2009-10 has also been sanctioned amounting to Rs7125 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring
Grants vide GOIrsquos Letter NOK11 01192009IWMP (IS) dt 1792009
The Central Assistance for setting up of District Watershed Cell cum Data Centre (DWCDC) during
2009-10 has also been amounting to Rs 5950 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring Grants vide letter
No K1101192009IWMP (IS) dt 922010
ACCELERATED BENEFIT IRRIGATION PROGRAMME
9 Nos Ongoing Projects under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme
Year of Commencement 2009-10
Remark The above projects have been completed during 2011-12
7
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8 RASHTRIYA KRISHI VIGYAN YOJANA
The Scheme is funded by the Agriculture Department and implemented by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
81 Aim of RKVY
The National Agriculture Development Programme (NADP) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) aims to achieve 4 annual growth in the agriculture sector during the XI Plan period by ensuring a holistic development of agriculture amp allied sectors
82 Objectives of RKVY
The main objectives of RKVY are
(i) To incentivize the States so as to increase public investment in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(ii) Toprovide flexibility amp autonomy to States in the process of planning and executing Agriculture amp Allied Sector Schemes
(iii) To ensure the preparation of agriculture plans for the Districts and the States based on agroshyclimatic conditions availability of Technology and natural resources
(iv) To ensure that the local needs crops priorities are reflected in the agricultural plans of the states
(v) To achieve the goal of reducing the yield gaps in important crops through focused interventions
(vi) To maximize returns to the farmers in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(vii) To bring about quantifiable changes in the production amp productivity of various components of Agriculture amp Allied Sectors by addressing them in a holistic manner
83 Basic Features of RKVY
Amongst other the basic feature under RKVY is that the states are given sufficient fiexibility under the scheme to make appropriate local choices so that the outcomes are as envisaged in the aims amp objectives
While the other seeks to encourage convergence with schemes like NREGS SGSY BRGF including Watershed Development
84 ProjectScheme Proposal
841 Area of focus
(i) Development of Rainfed Farming System in amp outside watershed areas as also Integrated Development of Watershed area Wastelands and river valleys Assistance for development of land as also assistance for horticulture generating livelihoods for farmers Below the Poverty Line (BPL) in particular
(ii) Activities relating to enhancement of Horticultural production amp popularization of micro-irrigation systems
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Assistance will be available for nursery development horticulture activities including marketing and dripsprinkler irrigation
842 Particulars of Schemes under RKVY
The proposed schemes are as follows
I Soil amp Water Conservation for enhancing crop production amp productivity in river valley valley bottom lands
II Soil amp Water Conservation for improving crop production amp productivity of cultivated Jhum amp Bun lands including abandoned Jhum amp Bun lands
III Soil amp Water Conservation for restoring amp reclaiming cultivable wastelands affected by mining amp quarrying
IV Soil amp Water Conservation for improvement of traditional water conservation amp distribution system for enhanced crop production
843 Strategy for Implementation of the above Schemes
Keeping in view of the aim for achieving 4 growth under agriculture sector by ensuring holistic amp realistic development of agri and allied service including the area of focus the strategy for implementation of the above schemes under RKVY is outlined as followsshy
1 Improvement of Soil health amp tilth
2 Promotion of moisture regime within the soil profile
3 Improvement of crop production
4 Promotion of cropping intensity (crop-rotational system)
5 Water management
6 Promotion of household gardening for crop production
7 Land and water resources treatment for protective amp productive uses
8 Promotion of IFS amp SALT System for enhanced production amp productivity under Agri amp allied sectors
9 Promotion of livelihoods gainful employment opportunity
844 Project Components
The above schemes under RKVY constitute the following components
(i) Conservation Technology Adoption Adoption of appropriate Soil amp Water Conservation techniques amp measures (Biological Agronomic and MechanicalEngineering) - 85 (Rs 14000- per hectare)
(ii) Livelihoods - 15 (Rs 2500- per hectare)
Per unit area costing Rs 16500- per hectare
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845 Conservation Technology Adoption Component
On farm Off-farm Treatment and protection
Land Development Land Drainage Field Bunding Graded Bunding Terracing
Drainage Channel
treatment amp protection
Check dam Water conservation
Micro-Irrigation Water
Harvesting Farm Pond Diversion Dam GuIly Plugging amp Stream bank protection etc
Inputs Seeds amp plants manures amp fertilizers soil amendment
Agronomic
Measures
Conservation Farming Cropping System Water Management
Safe
surface runoff
Grassed Water ways Channel
Treatment amp Improvement Safe water disposal amp outlet
846 Livelihood Component
It includes the following
(i) Agriculture (field crops)
(ii) Fishery
(iii) Piggery
(iv) Sericulture
(v) Horticulture including setting up of nursery units
(vi) Composting unit
(vii) Apiculture
(viii) Poultry duckery
(ix) Floriculture including establishment of nursery units amp others
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9 WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN SHIFTING CULTIVATION AREAS (WDPSCA)
The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards it is a 100 central assistance through the ministry of agriculture amp co-operation Government of India
sum Implementation during VIIIth Plan
12 (twelve) Watershed Projects were taken up from the year 1995-96 All the twelve projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan (1999-2000)
lsaquo Total Area for Treatment
lsaquo Total Area Treatment (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total families Treated
sum Implementation during IXth Plan
= 1294450 ha
= 1294450 ha
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= 3692 nos
38 (thirty eight) new Watershed Projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan ie 1999-2000 The Projects were completed during the Xth Plan ie 2006-07
lsaquo Total Geographical Area
lsaquo Total Area Treated (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total Families Treated
= 3698300 ha
= 3228200 ha
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= 7612 nos
sum Implementation during Xth Plan amp XIth Plan
During 2006-07 (end of Xth Plan) 63 (sixty three) Watershed Projects was approved by the State Level Steering Committee and the Government of India which are ongoing
lsaquo Total Geographical Area = 4379200 ha
lsaquo Proposed Area for Treatment = 3160000 ha
lsaquo Total Project Cost = Rs 347600 lakhs
lsaquo Total Families to be Benefitted = 9865 nos
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had
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impl
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ted
unde
r th
e R
IDF
NA
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Loa
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l of
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(20
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2004
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to 2
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9-10
) an
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pro
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2009
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proj
ects
und
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of t
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9 pr
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hav
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R V
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Y P
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amp F
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PR
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(KO
PL
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tota
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2 w
ater
shed
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unde
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ave
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cov
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und
er th
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145
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PHOTO SECTION
annual report 2011 - 2012
BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
West Garo Hills
sum Tura Soil and Water Conservation Territorial Division
bull Southern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Machangpani
bull Central Soil amp Water Conservation Range Thebronggre
bull Anogre Soil amp Water Conservation Range Anogre
bull Damjonggre Soil amp Water Conservation Range Garobadha
bull Jongchipara Soil amp Water Conservation Range Jongchipara
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Tura
sum Tura Soil and Water Conservation Cash Crop Division
bull Danakgre Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Danakgre
bull Ampati Cash Crop Soil amp Water Conservation Beat Office Ampati
Dadengre Cash Crop Soil and Water Conservation Beat Office Dadengre
- Supervising the day to day work so as to ensure timely completion of works and submission of reports
East Garo Hills
sum Simsanggresoil and Water Conservation Division
bull Northern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Wageasi
bull Eastern Soil amp Water Conservation Range Songsak Bonegre
bull Mendipathar Soil amp Water Conservation Range Mendipathar
bull Williamnagar Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Williamnagar
bull Wageasi Cash Crop Range Wageasi
bull Bajengdoba Cash Crop Beat Office Bajengdoba
bull Rongjeng Cash Crop Beat Office Rongjeng
bull Kharkutta Cash Crop Beat Office Kharkutta
bull Watershed Management Soil amp Water Conservation Range Williamnagar
bull Adokgre Beat Office Adokgre
South Garo Hills
sum South Garo Hills Soil and Water Conservation Cash Crop Division
bull Baghmara Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Baghmara
bull Chokpot Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Range Chokpot
bull Rongara Soil amp Water Conservation Cash Crop Beat Office Rongara
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DUTIES amp FUNCTIONS OF DIFFERENT LEVEL OF OFFICES OF THE DEPARTMENT
1 Directorate of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
- Structuring and providing inputs for consideration in natural resources conservation and management policy framing direction and administration
- Providing extension publicity and public relation support including monitoring and evaluation support to the subordinate offices
- To allocate duties to all officers and employees within their respective establishment etc
- To allocate and ensure smooth flow of funds for different schemes to the respective Divisions
- The office of the Director is the appellate authority pertaining to the Right to Information
- Preparation of Draft Annual Plan Annual Non-Plan Estimates and details of Schemes
- To ensure timely submission of Quarterly Progress Report by different Divisions and compilation of the same
2 Office of the Joint Director (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
- Designing Training CoursesProgrammes Providing Training Support
- To coordinate the Project Plan
- Providing inputs to the Directorate of Soil amp Water Conservation of all the Field Trial Programmes conducted at the Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
- Coordinating providing information and feedback to the Directorate of Soil amp Water Conservation etc
3 Office of the Joint Director Tura
- To coordinate Project Plans of all Divisions under Garo Hills
- Furnishing information and feedback to the Directorate
- Superintending monitoring and evaluation projects of the Department under his jurisdiction etc
4 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Territorial Divisions
- Implementation of different Central Schemes and assisted State Plan Schemes
- Inspection and monitoring of different activities implemented through different schemes
- Preparation of plan and estimates of the Division
- To allocate duties to all officers and employees in the Division
- Supervising the day to day work so as to ensure timely completion of works and submission of reports
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5 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Cash Crop Division
- The main function of the Division is to look after specific developmental works of the Department in the District through cash crops and cash horticultural crops development and improvement
- Implementation of various cash crops and cash horticultural developmental programmes through Departmental and SubsidyGrant-in-Aid Schemes
- Raising of nurseries of various crop species to meet the planting materials requirement of different schemes and for distribution to the farmers
6 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
- The main function of the Division is to carry out soil testing to determine the fertility status of the soil for Departmental plantations such as Rubber Coffee Citrus Plantations etc and also in the watershed areas implemented by the Department
- The Division also recommends the balanced use of fertilizers in optimum quantities through the correct method suitable for specific soilcrop conditions
- The Division conducts reconnaissance and detailed soil survey of watersheds as when necessary
7 Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management
- The main function of this office is to conduct and carry out detailed field surveys and preparation of DPRs pertaining to soil and water conservation works based on a watershed approach This office had from time to time prepared Detailed Project Reports on various Centrally Sponsored Scheme and State Plan Schemes such as Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) River Valley Project amp Flood Prone Areas (RVPampFPR) Improved Shifting Cultivation Scheme Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) etc
8 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
sum Civil Engineering
This office is responsible for checking the Plan amp Estimates of the different construction works like water harvesting structures check dams retention walls etc and also of the Residential and Non-Residential buildings submitted by the Drawing and Disbursing Officers of the Department
sum Mechanical Engineering
Another function of this office is to look after the maintenance and repair of the vehicles of the Department and to ensure that the vehicles are kept in good running condition Besides these the division is also responsible for taking up matters pertaining to the proposals for condemnation of old vehicles with the concerned authority as well as for purchase of new vehicles
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PROGRAMMES OF THE DEPARTMENT The programmesschemes implemented by the Department include both Centrally Sponsored Schemes
as well as State Plan Schemes
A State Plan Schemes
(1) Soil amp Water Conservation in General Areas
(2) Jhum Control Scheme
(3) Improved JhumBun Cultivation Scheme
(4) Watershed Management Programme
B Centrally Sponsored Schemes
(1) Integrated Wasteland Development Programme (IWDP)
(2) Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)
C Additional Central Assistance
(1) Watershed Development Project in Shifting Cultivation Areas (WDPSCA)
(2)Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)
D NABARD Loan
Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF)
E Other Government of India Schemes
(1) Soil Conservation for enhancing the productivity of degraded lands in the catchment of River Kopili in Jaintia Hills District under Macro-Management Mode of Agriculture Department Meghalaya
(2) Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Yojna (RKVY) with the State Agriculture Department as Nodal Department
F Special Plan Assistance
(1) Cherrapunjee Ecological Project- Restoration of Degraded Lands Under Sohra Plateau
A State Plan Schemes
1 Soil amp Water Conservation In General Areas
This scheme covers the general areas outside those not specifically covered by other packages of schemes of the Department Its main objective is to reduce soil erosion hazards and land degradation and conservation of water where individualsgroups of farmers are targeted Activities taken up under this Scheme include terracing and reclamation erosion control water conservation and distribution afforestation cashhorticulture crops development works water harvesting works farm ponds etc
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2 Jhum Control Scheme
The scheme was implemented since inception of the state The aims and objectives of the scheme are to wean away the jhummia families from the primitive and destructive type of cultivation to settled cultivation by providing permanent land for sustainable cultivation with assured irrigation and to protect the barren hill slopes with vegetation such as cash crophorticultural plantations and afforestation programmes Due to financial constraint under the State Plan Fund at present only cashhorticultural crop plantation programmes are being taken up
3 Improved JhumBun Cultivation Scheme
The Scheme of Improved Jhum Bun Cultivation is a new scheme where jhummias are allowed to practice their traditional method of cultivation in one single plot continuously for 3-4 years but with a little modification in which the soil and water conservation practices like graded bunding with safe disposal outlets and grassed waterways will be constructed and necessary inputs like improved seeds and locally available organic manures are provided to them The upper reaches of the hillock will be covered with afforestation plantation whereas in the middle reaches horticulture plantation will be taken up and the lower reaches with agricultural development activities
Objectives
a Prevention of land degradation by adopting multi-disciplinary integrated approach of soil and water conservation practices
b Improvement of land capability soil moisture regime and soil-plant-nutrient relationship
c To improve the social and economic fabrics of the shifting cultivators and ensure productivity on a sustainable basis
d To intercept surface run-off provide safe disposal of surface run-off to encourage sub surface and base flow
Under this scheme 7(Seven) pilot projects on a pilot basis are being implemented- one each in all the 7 Districts of the State
4 Watershed Management Programme
The programme aims for treating the micro watersheds on an integrated approach The activities include treatment of arable land non-arable land and drainage lines Due to fund constraint the activities have been confined mainly to afforestation cashhorticultural crop developmental works
B Centrally Sponsored Schemes
1 Integrated Wasteland Development Programme (IWDP)
The scheme is funded by the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The Central Share is 9166 and the State Share is 834The Scheme has been implemented since 1999 -2000
The main objective of the programme is to improve the productivity of wastelands and thereby improve
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the living standards of the rural poor who own these lands The development of these wastelands is taken up on a watershed basis Special emphasis is given to conservation of soil moisture in situ
through integrated approach with bottom up planning
2 Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)
During 2009-10 the Government of India Ministry of Rural Development Department of Land Resources has approved for treatment of 30000 hectares in 18 watershed projects of the State The Central and State share sharing component is in the ratio of 9010 percent The main objectives of this programme are as follows
1 To dissipate soil and water erosion and surface run-off
2 To harvest recycle surface runoff and rainwater
3 To enhance soil moisture regime water holding capacity
4 To promote sub-surface flow base flow and ground water recharge
5 To improve soil health and tilth
6 To improve production and productivity
7 To promote generation and gainful employment opportunities
C Special Central Assistance Schemes
1 Watershed Development Project in Shifting Cultivation Areas (WDPSCA)
- The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards It is a 100 Central assistance through the Ministry of Agriculture amp Co-operation Government of India
The main thrust of the project is as follows
bull Protect hill slopes of jhum areas through soil and water conservation measures on a watershed basis
bull Encourage and assist jhummia families to develop jhum land for productive uses with improved cultivation and suitable package of practices leading to settled cultivation
bull Improved socio-economic status of jhummia families through householdland-based activities
bull Mitigate ill effects of shifting cultivation by introducing appropriate land use as per land capacity and improved technologies
2 Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)
This is a Central assistance scheme sponsored by the Ministry of Water Resources It is in the form of central grant (90 of the project cost) and the balance cost of the project (10) as the Statersquos share which is to be arranged by the state government from its own resources The main thrust of the programme is to increase the area under irrigation thereby increasing the productivity of the area and improving the socio-economic condition of the people
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D NABARD Loan - Soil amp Water Conservation Scheme Under RIDF
The Department started implementing Scheme under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund shyNABARD Loan from the year 2000-2001 onwards
The basic objective of the scheme is to enhance the productivity of agriculture and its allied activities and in small river valleys thereby improving the socio-economic set up of the people in the rural areas Besides these the scheme also envisages to promote sustainable development through conservation and management of soil and water
E Other Government of India Schemes
(1) Soil and Water Conservation in the Catchment of River Kopili
The Department is implementing a scheme known as River Valley Project amp Flood Prone River (RVP
amp FPR) of River Kopili under the Macro-management mode The State Agriculture Department is
the Nodal Department of this centrally sponsored programme of the Ministry of Agriculture Department
of Agriculture amp Co-operation (Natural Resource Management Division)
Objectives -
bull Prevention of land degradation by adoption of appropriate based soil and water conservation measures on watershed approach
bull Improvement of land capability and moisture regime in the watersheds
bull Promotion of land-use to match land capability
bull Prevention of soil erosion and run off from the watershed to prevent premature siltation of reservoirs
The selection of the watersheds was based as per the priority list of the watersheds The Soil and Land Use Survey of India (SLUSI) was engaged in the task of priority delineation and detailed Soil survey of the Kopili Catchment The watersheds have been prioritized based on the magnitude and criticality of degradation into five categories viz Very High High Medium Low and Very Low
PRIORITY CATEGORY NO OF WATERSHEDS AREA IN HA
Very High 259 111516
High 84 37121
Medium 40 19320
Low 4 2032
GRAND TOTAL 387 169989
2 Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Yojana (RKVY)
The area of focus of this programme is for the development of Rainfed Farming Systems in and outside watershed areas as also integrated development of watershed areas wastelands river valleys
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and for activities relating to enhancement of horticultural production and popularization of micro irrigation systems The thrust area is to promote regeneration oftopsoil its health and tilth and to improve soil fertility crop production land and water productivity of watershed areas wasteland river valleysvalley bottom lands and the eco-system as a whole The fund is released by the State Agriculture Department for the schemes approved for implementation by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
F Cherrapunjee Ecological Project- Restoration of Degraded Lands Under Sohra Plateau
The Government of Meghalaya through the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation has initiated a
programme through the Eco Restoration to improve the ecology and environment of Sohra and its
adjoining villages which encompasses a total of 45 villages This project aims to shy
bull Ameliorate the ecology and environment of Sohra Plateau
bull Restore degraded lands
bull Strengthen village level institutions or NRM
bull Minimize human activities detrimental to the environment
bull Create avenues for sustainable livelihood
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PHYSICAL amp FINANCIALACHIEVEMENT UNDER VARIOUS SCHEMES
1 Soil and Water Conservation in General Areas
The physical and financial achievement under the Scheme upto 2011-12 is as undershy
Table
SOIL CONSERVATION SCHEME
ITEMS Achievement upto 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakh)
i Land Development (Terracing) 745792 Ha 11439
ii Reclamation of Valley Bottom Land 401690 Ha 6799
iii Erosion Control Works 1324907 Ha 118309
iv Water Conservation amp Distribution 970288 Ha 88286
v Afforestation 2063647 Ha 88073
vi Pasture Development Works 10350 Ha 1686
vii Water Harvesting 1631 Nos 50252
viii Cash Crop Development Works 253117 Ha Nurseries -2771381 Nos
88837
TOTAL 45375
Jhum Control Programme
The physical and financial achievement under the Scheme upto 2011-12 is as undershy
Table
JHUM CONTROL SCHEME
ITEMS ACHIEVEMENT UPTO 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakh)
i Terracing lsquo 43736
ii Reclamation 310699Ha 11380
iii Follow-up Programmes 582811 Ha 11360
iv Afforestation 382817Ha 11348
v IrrigationWater Conservation amp Distribution 683565 Ha 37154
vi Camp and Camp Equipments
vii Dwelling Houses
44500 Nos
166500 Nos
4306
3331
viii Drinking Water 30600 Nos 2531
ix Link Roads 66969 Kms 12185
x CashHorticultural Crop Development 783693 Ha Nurseries 1066203 Nos 190815
TOTAL 328146
2
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3 Improved Shifting Cultivation
The Government of Meghalaya had approved this new scheme on a pilot project basis from 2007shy08 These are as (i) Mukbu Village in Jaintia Hills and (ii) Mawthawniaw- Diskiang Village in West Khasi Hills during the year Total amountof expenditure on the Scheme for the year 2007-08 is Rs 285737000
5 (Five) more pilot projects one each for East Khasi Hills Ri-BhoiEast Garo Hills West Garo Hills and South Garo Hills Districts respectively were sanctioned during 2008 -09 as followsshy
1 East Khasi Hills District - Pdei Jarain Village Cluster
2 Ri-Bhoi District - Umladew Village
3 East Garo Hills District - Chimagre-Dawa-Chipit- Chima-Nengkra
4 West Garo Hills District - Ampangre-Ch u pongre-Mongalgre
5 South Garo Hills District - Deran-Songmong-Doren-Songgitcham-Ramigre Asinggre
Types of works under the Scheme
i Capacity BuildingTrainingField VisitExtension Service
ii Entry Point Activities Construction of Link RoadsDrinking Water Structure etc
iii Graded Bunding (i) Graded Bunds (ii) Loose Boulder amp (iii) Box Terracing
iv Safe Disposal Outlet
v Grassed Waterways
vi Reclamation of Valley Bottom Land
vii Follow-up Programmes Supply of Improved SeedsManures etc
viii Composite Nursery
ix Afforestation
x Agro-Horticulture
xi Agro-Forestry
xii Water Harvesting StructureDug-out PondsImpounded Ponds etc
xiii Water Distribution structure
xiv Check DamBoulder Check Dam
xv Camp Hut
xvi Domestic Livestock PromotionPiggeryPoultryCattleFisheryBee-Keeping etc
xvii Service Sector-CarpentryBlack SmithTailoringHandicrafts
xviii Kitchen Gardening
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4 Watershed Management Programme
The physical and financial achievements under the Scheme upto 2011-12
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
ITEMS ACHIEVEMENT UPTO 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakhs)
i Terrracing amp Land Reclamation 388621 Ha 20970
ii Follow-up Programmes Seeds Manures Fertilizers amp Cultivation Cost 292550 Ha 5777
iii Irrigation Water Conservation amp Distribution 391187 Ha 27516
iv Drinking 9500 Nos 1206
v Link Roads 17826 Ha 36571
vi Afforestation 670535 Ha 36614
vii Cash Crops Horticultural Development 271674 Ha Nurseries 425022 Nos 90600
viii Fodderamp Pasture
ix Water Harvesting Works
2200 Ha
17700 Nos
134
8176
x Erosion Control Works 152631 Ha 13437
TOTAL 241008
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5 THE INTEGRATED WASTELANDS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (IWDP)
The Integrated Wastelands Development Programme (IWDP) launched in 1989 under the aegis of the National Wastelands Development Board aimed at development of wastelands on watershed basis With an intention of involving village communities in the implementation of Watershed Development Projects (WDP) under IWDP the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) Government of India (GOI) adopted the WDP Guidelines (1995) wef 141995 which was subsequently revised in August 2001 (WDP Revised Guidelines 2001) To further simplify procedures and involve the PRI more meaningfully in Planning Implementation and Management of Economic Development Activities in rural areas the GOI evolved New Guidelines for Hariyali (2003) which are under implementation wef April 1 2003
i) There are 112 Projects sanctioned by GOI as follows
Year of Sanction of lWDP Project
Project Period
East Khasi Hills
West Khasi Hills
Jaintia Hills
Ri Bhoi East Garo Hills
West Garo Hills
South Garo Hills
Total GOIrsquos cut off dcie of completion
1999shy2000
1999-2000 to
2002-03 - Project II Project I 2 nos
March 2011
2000-01 2000-01
to 2004-05
Project I Project I Project I Project I Project I 5 nos March 2011
2003-04 2003-04
to 2007-08
Project II Project
III Project II Project II Project II Project II Projectll 7 nos December
2012
2004-05 2004-05
to 2008-09
Project
III
Project
IV
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III 7nos
December 2012
2005-06 2005-06
to 2009-10
Project IV to Xl1
Project V to XI
Project IVtoVIII
Project IV to Vll1
Project IV to VIII
Project IV to XII
Project IV to VIII
45 nos December
2012
2006-07 2006-07
to 2010-11
Project XIII to XXI
Project XII to XVIII
Project IXto XIV
Project IXtoXI
Project IX to XV
Project XIII to XXI
Project IX to XIII 46 nos
December 2012
Total - 21 nos 17 nos 14 nos 11 nos 15 nos 21 nos 13 nos 112 nos
ii) Prescribe yearly release of fund ()
a) Projects sanctioned in 1999-2000 [WDP Guide lines (1999)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 10 20 20 15 10 10
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b) Projects sanctioned in 2000-2001 [WDP Guide lines (2001)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 15 15 15 15 15 10
c) Project sanctioned in 2003-04 up to 2006-07 [Hariyali guidelines (2003)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1 st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst
15 30 30 15 10
The above 112 projects are for treatment of 439 micro watersheds covering a total area of 221225 hectare with a total cost of Rs1305325 lakh for which cost sharing is 9167 by GOI and 833 by State Government that is RS1200222 lakh Central Share and Rs1 05106 lakh State Share respectively
The District-wise physical target and financial implication is shown below
Name of District No of Projects
Project Cost
Area of treatmentCS (Rs in lakh)
SS (Rs in lakh)
Total (Rs in lakh)
East Khasi Hills 21 212108 19282 231390 38565
West Khasi Hills 17 175234 13750 188984 33496
Jaintia Hills 14 147120 13374 160494 26749
Ri Bhoi 11 150700 13700 164400 27400
East Garo Hills 15 178750 16250 195000 32500
West Garo Hills 21 204310 16750 221060 38515
South Garo Hills 13 132000 12000 144000 24300
Total 112 1200222 105106 1305328 221225
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6 INTEGRATED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (IWMP)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified
approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in a realistic and
holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved
the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major areas
in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State
Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level constitution of District
Project - Level Institutions for implementation of the projects for the Participatory Watershed Projects with
financial social and economic empowerment to the watershed communities in close coordination with the
local institutions Another aspect is the equity and participatory resources management with due regards to the
economically weaker section within the village community
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INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING
The Central Assistance for setting up of the State Level Nodal Agency for implementation of IWMP
during 2009-10 has also been sanctioned amounting to Rs7125 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring
Grants vide GOIrsquos Letter NOK11 01192009IWMP (IS) dt 1792009
The Central Assistance for setting up of District Watershed Cell cum Data Centre (DWCDC) during
2009-10 has also been amounting to Rs 5950 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring Grants vide letter
No K1101192009IWMP (IS) dt 922010
ACCELERATED BENEFIT IRRIGATION PROGRAMME
9 Nos Ongoing Projects under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme
Year of Commencement 2009-10
Remark The above projects have been completed during 2011-12
7
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8 RASHTRIYA KRISHI VIGYAN YOJANA
The Scheme is funded by the Agriculture Department and implemented by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
81 Aim of RKVY
The National Agriculture Development Programme (NADP) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) aims to achieve 4 annual growth in the agriculture sector during the XI Plan period by ensuring a holistic development of agriculture amp allied sectors
82 Objectives of RKVY
The main objectives of RKVY are
(i) To incentivize the States so as to increase public investment in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(ii) Toprovide flexibility amp autonomy to States in the process of planning and executing Agriculture amp Allied Sector Schemes
(iii) To ensure the preparation of agriculture plans for the Districts and the States based on agroshyclimatic conditions availability of Technology and natural resources
(iv) To ensure that the local needs crops priorities are reflected in the agricultural plans of the states
(v) To achieve the goal of reducing the yield gaps in important crops through focused interventions
(vi) To maximize returns to the farmers in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(vii) To bring about quantifiable changes in the production amp productivity of various components of Agriculture amp Allied Sectors by addressing them in a holistic manner
83 Basic Features of RKVY
Amongst other the basic feature under RKVY is that the states are given sufficient fiexibility under the scheme to make appropriate local choices so that the outcomes are as envisaged in the aims amp objectives
While the other seeks to encourage convergence with schemes like NREGS SGSY BRGF including Watershed Development
84 ProjectScheme Proposal
841 Area of focus
(i) Development of Rainfed Farming System in amp outside watershed areas as also Integrated Development of Watershed area Wastelands and river valleys Assistance for development of land as also assistance for horticulture generating livelihoods for farmers Below the Poverty Line (BPL) in particular
(ii) Activities relating to enhancement of Horticultural production amp popularization of micro-irrigation systems
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Assistance will be available for nursery development horticulture activities including marketing and dripsprinkler irrigation
842 Particulars of Schemes under RKVY
The proposed schemes are as follows
I Soil amp Water Conservation for enhancing crop production amp productivity in river valley valley bottom lands
II Soil amp Water Conservation for improving crop production amp productivity of cultivated Jhum amp Bun lands including abandoned Jhum amp Bun lands
III Soil amp Water Conservation for restoring amp reclaiming cultivable wastelands affected by mining amp quarrying
IV Soil amp Water Conservation for improvement of traditional water conservation amp distribution system for enhanced crop production
843 Strategy for Implementation of the above Schemes
Keeping in view of the aim for achieving 4 growth under agriculture sector by ensuring holistic amp realistic development of agri and allied service including the area of focus the strategy for implementation of the above schemes under RKVY is outlined as followsshy
1 Improvement of Soil health amp tilth
2 Promotion of moisture regime within the soil profile
3 Improvement of crop production
4 Promotion of cropping intensity (crop-rotational system)
5 Water management
6 Promotion of household gardening for crop production
7 Land and water resources treatment for protective amp productive uses
8 Promotion of IFS amp SALT System for enhanced production amp productivity under Agri amp allied sectors
9 Promotion of livelihoods gainful employment opportunity
844 Project Components
The above schemes under RKVY constitute the following components
(i) Conservation Technology Adoption Adoption of appropriate Soil amp Water Conservation techniques amp measures (Biological Agronomic and MechanicalEngineering) - 85 (Rs 14000- per hectare)
(ii) Livelihoods - 15 (Rs 2500- per hectare)
Per unit area costing Rs 16500- per hectare
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845 Conservation Technology Adoption Component
On farm Off-farm Treatment and protection
Land Development Land Drainage Field Bunding Graded Bunding Terracing
Drainage Channel
treatment amp protection
Check dam Water conservation
Micro-Irrigation Water
Harvesting Farm Pond Diversion Dam GuIly Plugging amp Stream bank protection etc
Inputs Seeds amp plants manures amp fertilizers soil amendment
Agronomic
Measures
Conservation Farming Cropping System Water Management
Safe
surface runoff
Grassed Water ways Channel
Treatment amp Improvement Safe water disposal amp outlet
846 Livelihood Component
It includes the following
(i) Agriculture (field crops)
(ii) Fishery
(iii) Piggery
(iv) Sericulture
(v) Horticulture including setting up of nursery units
(vi) Composting unit
(vii) Apiculture
(viii) Poultry duckery
(ix) Floriculture including establishment of nursery units amp others
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9 WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN SHIFTING CULTIVATION AREAS (WDPSCA)
The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards it is a 100 central assistance through the ministry of agriculture amp co-operation Government of India
sum Implementation during VIIIth Plan
12 (twelve) Watershed Projects were taken up from the year 1995-96 All the twelve projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan (1999-2000)
lsaquo Total Area for Treatment
lsaquo Total Area Treatment (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total families Treated
sum Implementation during IXth Plan
= 1294450 ha
= 1294450 ha
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= 3692 nos
38 (thirty eight) new Watershed Projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan ie 1999-2000 The Projects were completed during the Xth Plan ie 2006-07
lsaquo Total Geographical Area
lsaquo Total Area Treated (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total Families Treated
= 3698300 ha
= 3228200 ha
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= 7612 nos
sum Implementation during Xth Plan amp XIth Plan
During 2006-07 (end of Xth Plan) 63 (sixty three) Watershed Projects was approved by the State Level Steering Committee and the Government of India which are ongoing
lsaquo Total Geographical Area = 4379200 ha
lsaquo Proposed Area for Treatment = 3160000 ha
lsaquo Total Project Cost = Rs 347600 lakhs
lsaquo Total Families to be Benefitted = 9865 nos
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)
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TU
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tota
l of
49 p
roje
cts
had
been
impl
emen
ted
unde
r th
e R
IDF
NA
BA
RD
Loa
n A
tota
l of
12 p
roje
cts
unde
r R
IDF
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(20
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1 to
200
2-03
) 1
1pr
ojec
ts u
nder
RID
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2004
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to 2
006-
07)
7 p
roje
cts
unde
r R
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middot XII
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007-
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200
9-10
) an
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pro
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der
RID
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2009
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proj
ects
und
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-XV
Out
of t
he 4
9 pr
ojec
ts 4
0 P
roje
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unde
r RID
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(200
0-01
to 2
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6-07
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) an
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IDF
XIV
hav
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en c
ompl
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whi
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pro
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2010
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goin
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annual report 2011 - 2012
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IVE
R V
AL
LE
Y P
RO
JEC
TS
amp F
LO
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PR
ON
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AS
(KO
PL
I)A
tota
l of 1
2 w
ater
shed
s fal
ling
unde
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gh p
rior
ity h
ave
been
cov
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und
er th
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hem
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tal a
rea
of 1
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ater
shed
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218
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and
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486
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und
er th
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ater
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pto
21 w
ith 1
145
fam
ilies
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annual report 2011 - 2012
PHOTO SECTION
annual report 2011 - 2012
BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
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DUTIES amp FUNCTIONS OF DIFFERENT LEVEL OF OFFICES OF THE DEPARTMENT
1 Directorate of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
- Structuring and providing inputs for consideration in natural resources conservation and management policy framing direction and administration
- Providing extension publicity and public relation support including monitoring and evaluation support to the subordinate offices
- To allocate duties to all officers and employees within their respective establishment etc
- To allocate and ensure smooth flow of funds for different schemes to the respective Divisions
- The office of the Director is the appellate authority pertaining to the Right to Information
- Preparation of Draft Annual Plan Annual Non-Plan Estimates and details of Schemes
- To ensure timely submission of Quarterly Progress Report by different Divisions and compilation of the same
2 Office of the Joint Director (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
- Designing Training CoursesProgrammes Providing Training Support
- To coordinate the Project Plan
- Providing inputs to the Directorate of Soil amp Water Conservation of all the Field Trial Programmes conducted at the Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
- Coordinating providing information and feedback to the Directorate of Soil amp Water Conservation etc
3 Office of the Joint Director Tura
- To coordinate Project Plans of all Divisions under Garo Hills
- Furnishing information and feedback to the Directorate
- Superintending monitoring and evaluation projects of the Department under his jurisdiction etc
4 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Territorial Divisions
- Implementation of different Central Schemes and assisted State Plan Schemes
- Inspection and monitoring of different activities implemented through different schemes
- Preparation of plan and estimates of the Division
- To allocate duties to all officers and employees in the Division
- Supervising the day to day work so as to ensure timely completion of works and submission of reports
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5 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Cash Crop Division
- The main function of the Division is to look after specific developmental works of the Department in the District through cash crops and cash horticultural crops development and improvement
- Implementation of various cash crops and cash horticultural developmental programmes through Departmental and SubsidyGrant-in-Aid Schemes
- Raising of nurseries of various crop species to meet the planting materials requirement of different schemes and for distribution to the farmers
6 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
- The main function of the Division is to carry out soil testing to determine the fertility status of the soil for Departmental plantations such as Rubber Coffee Citrus Plantations etc and also in the watershed areas implemented by the Department
- The Division also recommends the balanced use of fertilizers in optimum quantities through the correct method suitable for specific soilcrop conditions
- The Division conducts reconnaissance and detailed soil survey of watersheds as when necessary
7 Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management
- The main function of this office is to conduct and carry out detailed field surveys and preparation of DPRs pertaining to soil and water conservation works based on a watershed approach This office had from time to time prepared Detailed Project Reports on various Centrally Sponsored Scheme and State Plan Schemes such as Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) River Valley Project amp Flood Prone Areas (RVPampFPR) Improved Shifting Cultivation Scheme Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) etc
8 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
sum Civil Engineering
This office is responsible for checking the Plan amp Estimates of the different construction works like water harvesting structures check dams retention walls etc and also of the Residential and Non-Residential buildings submitted by the Drawing and Disbursing Officers of the Department
sum Mechanical Engineering
Another function of this office is to look after the maintenance and repair of the vehicles of the Department and to ensure that the vehicles are kept in good running condition Besides these the division is also responsible for taking up matters pertaining to the proposals for condemnation of old vehicles with the concerned authority as well as for purchase of new vehicles
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PROGRAMMES OF THE DEPARTMENT The programmesschemes implemented by the Department include both Centrally Sponsored Schemes
as well as State Plan Schemes
A State Plan Schemes
(1) Soil amp Water Conservation in General Areas
(2) Jhum Control Scheme
(3) Improved JhumBun Cultivation Scheme
(4) Watershed Management Programme
B Centrally Sponsored Schemes
(1) Integrated Wasteland Development Programme (IWDP)
(2) Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)
C Additional Central Assistance
(1) Watershed Development Project in Shifting Cultivation Areas (WDPSCA)
(2)Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)
D NABARD Loan
Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF)
E Other Government of India Schemes
(1) Soil Conservation for enhancing the productivity of degraded lands in the catchment of River Kopili in Jaintia Hills District under Macro-Management Mode of Agriculture Department Meghalaya
(2) Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Yojna (RKVY) with the State Agriculture Department as Nodal Department
F Special Plan Assistance
(1) Cherrapunjee Ecological Project- Restoration of Degraded Lands Under Sohra Plateau
A State Plan Schemes
1 Soil amp Water Conservation In General Areas
This scheme covers the general areas outside those not specifically covered by other packages of schemes of the Department Its main objective is to reduce soil erosion hazards and land degradation and conservation of water where individualsgroups of farmers are targeted Activities taken up under this Scheme include terracing and reclamation erosion control water conservation and distribution afforestation cashhorticulture crops development works water harvesting works farm ponds etc
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2 Jhum Control Scheme
The scheme was implemented since inception of the state The aims and objectives of the scheme are to wean away the jhummia families from the primitive and destructive type of cultivation to settled cultivation by providing permanent land for sustainable cultivation with assured irrigation and to protect the barren hill slopes with vegetation such as cash crophorticultural plantations and afforestation programmes Due to financial constraint under the State Plan Fund at present only cashhorticultural crop plantation programmes are being taken up
3 Improved JhumBun Cultivation Scheme
The Scheme of Improved Jhum Bun Cultivation is a new scheme where jhummias are allowed to practice their traditional method of cultivation in one single plot continuously for 3-4 years but with a little modification in which the soil and water conservation practices like graded bunding with safe disposal outlets and grassed waterways will be constructed and necessary inputs like improved seeds and locally available organic manures are provided to them The upper reaches of the hillock will be covered with afforestation plantation whereas in the middle reaches horticulture plantation will be taken up and the lower reaches with agricultural development activities
Objectives
a Prevention of land degradation by adopting multi-disciplinary integrated approach of soil and water conservation practices
b Improvement of land capability soil moisture regime and soil-plant-nutrient relationship
c To improve the social and economic fabrics of the shifting cultivators and ensure productivity on a sustainable basis
d To intercept surface run-off provide safe disposal of surface run-off to encourage sub surface and base flow
Under this scheme 7(Seven) pilot projects on a pilot basis are being implemented- one each in all the 7 Districts of the State
4 Watershed Management Programme
The programme aims for treating the micro watersheds on an integrated approach The activities include treatment of arable land non-arable land and drainage lines Due to fund constraint the activities have been confined mainly to afforestation cashhorticultural crop developmental works
B Centrally Sponsored Schemes
1 Integrated Wasteland Development Programme (IWDP)
The scheme is funded by the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The Central Share is 9166 and the State Share is 834The Scheme has been implemented since 1999 -2000
The main objective of the programme is to improve the productivity of wastelands and thereby improve
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the living standards of the rural poor who own these lands The development of these wastelands is taken up on a watershed basis Special emphasis is given to conservation of soil moisture in situ
through integrated approach with bottom up planning
2 Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)
During 2009-10 the Government of India Ministry of Rural Development Department of Land Resources has approved for treatment of 30000 hectares in 18 watershed projects of the State The Central and State share sharing component is in the ratio of 9010 percent The main objectives of this programme are as follows
1 To dissipate soil and water erosion and surface run-off
2 To harvest recycle surface runoff and rainwater
3 To enhance soil moisture regime water holding capacity
4 To promote sub-surface flow base flow and ground water recharge
5 To improve soil health and tilth
6 To improve production and productivity
7 To promote generation and gainful employment opportunities
C Special Central Assistance Schemes
1 Watershed Development Project in Shifting Cultivation Areas (WDPSCA)
- The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards It is a 100 Central assistance through the Ministry of Agriculture amp Co-operation Government of India
The main thrust of the project is as follows
bull Protect hill slopes of jhum areas through soil and water conservation measures on a watershed basis
bull Encourage and assist jhummia families to develop jhum land for productive uses with improved cultivation and suitable package of practices leading to settled cultivation
bull Improved socio-economic status of jhummia families through householdland-based activities
bull Mitigate ill effects of shifting cultivation by introducing appropriate land use as per land capacity and improved technologies
2 Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)
This is a Central assistance scheme sponsored by the Ministry of Water Resources It is in the form of central grant (90 of the project cost) and the balance cost of the project (10) as the Statersquos share which is to be arranged by the state government from its own resources The main thrust of the programme is to increase the area under irrigation thereby increasing the productivity of the area and improving the socio-economic condition of the people
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D NABARD Loan - Soil amp Water Conservation Scheme Under RIDF
The Department started implementing Scheme under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund shyNABARD Loan from the year 2000-2001 onwards
The basic objective of the scheme is to enhance the productivity of agriculture and its allied activities and in small river valleys thereby improving the socio-economic set up of the people in the rural areas Besides these the scheme also envisages to promote sustainable development through conservation and management of soil and water
E Other Government of India Schemes
(1) Soil and Water Conservation in the Catchment of River Kopili
The Department is implementing a scheme known as River Valley Project amp Flood Prone River (RVP
amp FPR) of River Kopili under the Macro-management mode The State Agriculture Department is
the Nodal Department of this centrally sponsored programme of the Ministry of Agriculture Department
of Agriculture amp Co-operation (Natural Resource Management Division)
Objectives -
bull Prevention of land degradation by adoption of appropriate based soil and water conservation measures on watershed approach
bull Improvement of land capability and moisture regime in the watersheds
bull Promotion of land-use to match land capability
bull Prevention of soil erosion and run off from the watershed to prevent premature siltation of reservoirs
The selection of the watersheds was based as per the priority list of the watersheds The Soil and Land Use Survey of India (SLUSI) was engaged in the task of priority delineation and detailed Soil survey of the Kopili Catchment The watersheds have been prioritized based on the magnitude and criticality of degradation into five categories viz Very High High Medium Low and Very Low
PRIORITY CATEGORY NO OF WATERSHEDS AREA IN HA
Very High 259 111516
High 84 37121
Medium 40 19320
Low 4 2032
GRAND TOTAL 387 169989
2 Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Yojana (RKVY)
The area of focus of this programme is for the development of Rainfed Farming Systems in and outside watershed areas as also integrated development of watershed areas wastelands river valleys
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and for activities relating to enhancement of horticultural production and popularization of micro irrigation systems The thrust area is to promote regeneration oftopsoil its health and tilth and to improve soil fertility crop production land and water productivity of watershed areas wasteland river valleysvalley bottom lands and the eco-system as a whole The fund is released by the State Agriculture Department for the schemes approved for implementation by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
F Cherrapunjee Ecological Project- Restoration of Degraded Lands Under Sohra Plateau
The Government of Meghalaya through the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation has initiated a
programme through the Eco Restoration to improve the ecology and environment of Sohra and its
adjoining villages which encompasses a total of 45 villages This project aims to shy
bull Ameliorate the ecology and environment of Sohra Plateau
bull Restore degraded lands
bull Strengthen village level institutions or NRM
bull Minimize human activities detrimental to the environment
bull Create avenues for sustainable livelihood
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PHYSICAL amp FINANCIALACHIEVEMENT UNDER VARIOUS SCHEMES
1 Soil and Water Conservation in General Areas
The physical and financial achievement under the Scheme upto 2011-12 is as undershy
Table
SOIL CONSERVATION SCHEME
ITEMS Achievement upto 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakh)
i Land Development (Terracing) 745792 Ha 11439
ii Reclamation of Valley Bottom Land 401690 Ha 6799
iii Erosion Control Works 1324907 Ha 118309
iv Water Conservation amp Distribution 970288 Ha 88286
v Afforestation 2063647 Ha 88073
vi Pasture Development Works 10350 Ha 1686
vii Water Harvesting 1631 Nos 50252
viii Cash Crop Development Works 253117 Ha Nurseries -2771381 Nos
88837
TOTAL 45375
Jhum Control Programme
The physical and financial achievement under the Scheme upto 2011-12 is as undershy
Table
JHUM CONTROL SCHEME
ITEMS ACHIEVEMENT UPTO 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakh)
i Terracing lsquo 43736
ii Reclamation 310699Ha 11380
iii Follow-up Programmes 582811 Ha 11360
iv Afforestation 382817Ha 11348
v IrrigationWater Conservation amp Distribution 683565 Ha 37154
vi Camp and Camp Equipments
vii Dwelling Houses
44500 Nos
166500 Nos
4306
3331
viii Drinking Water 30600 Nos 2531
ix Link Roads 66969 Kms 12185
x CashHorticultural Crop Development 783693 Ha Nurseries 1066203 Nos 190815
TOTAL 328146
2
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3 Improved Shifting Cultivation
The Government of Meghalaya had approved this new scheme on a pilot project basis from 2007shy08 These are as (i) Mukbu Village in Jaintia Hills and (ii) Mawthawniaw- Diskiang Village in West Khasi Hills during the year Total amountof expenditure on the Scheme for the year 2007-08 is Rs 285737000
5 (Five) more pilot projects one each for East Khasi Hills Ri-BhoiEast Garo Hills West Garo Hills and South Garo Hills Districts respectively were sanctioned during 2008 -09 as followsshy
1 East Khasi Hills District - Pdei Jarain Village Cluster
2 Ri-Bhoi District - Umladew Village
3 East Garo Hills District - Chimagre-Dawa-Chipit- Chima-Nengkra
4 West Garo Hills District - Ampangre-Ch u pongre-Mongalgre
5 South Garo Hills District - Deran-Songmong-Doren-Songgitcham-Ramigre Asinggre
Types of works under the Scheme
i Capacity BuildingTrainingField VisitExtension Service
ii Entry Point Activities Construction of Link RoadsDrinking Water Structure etc
iii Graded Bunding (i) Graded Bunds (ii) Loose Boulder amp (iii) Box Terracing
iv Safe Disposal Outlet
v Grassed Waterways
vi Reclamation of Valley Bottom Land
vii Follow-up Programmes Supply of Improved SeedsManures etc
viii Composite Nursery
ix Afforestation
x Agro-Horticulture
xi Agro-Forestry
xii Water Harvesting StructureDug-out PondsImpounded Ponds etc
xiii Water Distribution structure
xiv Check DamBoulder Check Dam
xv Camp Hut
xvi Domestic Livestock PromotionPiggeryPoultryCattleFisheryBee-Keeping etc
xvii Service Sector-CarpentryBlack SmithTailoringHandicrafts
xviii Kitchen Gardening
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4 Watershed Management Programme
The physical and financial achievements under the Scheme upto 2011-12
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
ITEMS ACHIEVEMENT UPTO 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakhs)
i Terrracing amp Land Reclamation 388621 Ha 20970
ii Follow-up Programmes Seeds Manures Fertilizers amp Cultivation Cost 292550 Ha 5777
iii Irrigation Water Conservation amp Distribution 391187 Ha 27516
iv Drinking 9500 Nos 1206
v Link Roads 17826 Ha 36571
vi Afforestation 670535 Ha 36614
vii Cash Crops Horticultural Development 271674 Ha Nurseries 425022 Nos 90600
viii Fodderamp Pasture
ix Water Harvesting Works
2200 Ha
17700 Nos
134
8176
x Erosion Control Works 152631 Ha 13437
TOTAL 241008
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5 THE INTEGRATED WASTELANDS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (IWDP)
The Integrated Wastelands Development Programme (IWDP) launched in 1989 under the aegis of the National Wastelands Development Board aimed at development of wastelands on watershed basis With an intention of involving village communities in the implementation of Watershed Development Projects (WDP) under IWDP the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) Government of India (GOI) adopted the WDP Guidelines (1995) wef 141995 which was subsequently revised in August 2001 (WDP Revised Guidelines 2001) To further simplify procedures and involve the PRI more meaningfully in Planning Implementation and Management of Economic Development Activities in rural areas the GOI evolved New Guidelines for Hariyali (2003) which are under implementation wef April 1 2003
i) There are 112 Projects sanctioned by GOI as follows
Year of Sanction of lWDP Project
Project Period
East Khasi Hills
West Khasi Hills
Jaintia Hills
Ri Bhoi East Garo Hills
West Garo Hills
South Garo Hills
Total GOIrsquos cut off dcie of completion
1999shy2000
1999-2000 to
2002-03 - Project II Project I 2 nos
March 2011
2000-01 2000-01
to 2004-05
Project I Project I Project I Project I Project I 5 nos March 2011
2003-04 2003-04
to 2007-08
Project II Project
III Project II Project II Project II Project II Projectll 7 nos December
2012
2004-05 2004-05
to 2008-09
Project
III
Project
IV
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III 7nos
December 2012
2005-06 2005-06
to 2009-10
Project IV to Xl1
Project V to XI
Project IVtoVIII
Project IV to Vll1
Project IV to VIII
Project IV to XII
Project IV to VIII
45 nos December
2012
2006-07 2006-07
to 2010-11
Project XIII to XXI
Project XII to XVIII
Project IXto XIV
Project IXtoXI
Project IX to XV
Project XIII to XXI
Project IX to XIII 46 nos
December 2012
Total - 21 nos 17 nos 14 nos 11 nos 15 nos 21 nos 13 nos 112 nos
ii) Prescribe yearly release of fund ()
a) Projects sanctioned in 1999-2000 [WDP Guide lines (1999)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 10 20 20 15 10 10
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b) Projects sanctioned in 2000-2001 [WDP Guide lines (2001)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 15 15 15 15 15 10
c) Project sanctioned in 2003-04 up to 2006-07 [Hariyali guidelines (2003)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1 st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst
15 30 30 15 10
The above 112 projects are for treatment of 439 micro watersheds covering a total area of 221225 hectare with a total cost of Rs1305325 lakh for which cost sharing is 9167 by GOI and 833 by State Government that is RS1200222 lakh Central Share and Rs1 05106 lakh State Share respectively
The District-wise physical target and financial implication is shown below
Name of District No of Projects
Project Cost
Area of treatmentCS (Rs in lakh)
SS (Rs in lakh)
Total (Rs in lakh)
East Khasi Hills 21 212108 19282 231390 38565
West Khasi Hills 17 175234 13750 188984 33496
Jaintia Hills 14 147120 13374 160494 26749
Ri Bhoi 11 150700 13700 164400 27400
East Garo Hills 15 178750 16250 195000 32500
West Garo Hills 21 204310 16750 221060 38515
South Garo Hills 13 132000 12000 144000 24300
Total 112 1200222 105106 1305328 221225
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6 INTEGRATED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (IWMP)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified
approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in a realistic and
holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved
the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major areas
in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State
Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level constitution of District
Project - Level Institutions for implementation of the projects for the Participatory Watershed Projects with
financial social and economic empowerment to the watershed communities in close coordination with the
local institutions Another aspect is the equity and participatory resources management with due regards to the
economically weaker section within the village community
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INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING
The Central Assistance for setting up of the State Level Nodal Agency for implementation of IWMP
during 2009-10 has also been sanctioned amounting to Rs7125 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring
Grants vide GOIrsquos Letter NOK11 01192009IWMP (IS) dt 1792009
The Central Assistance for setting up of District Watershed Cell cum Data Centre (DWCDC) during
2009-10 has also been amounting to Rs 5950 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring Grants vide letter
No K1101192009IWMP (IS) dt 922010
ACCELERATED BENEFIT IRRIGATION PROGRAMME
9 Nos Ongoing Projects under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme
Year of Commencement 2009-10
Remark The above projects have been completed during 2011-12
7
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8 RASHTRIYA KRISHI VIGYAN YOJANA
The Scheme is funded by the Agriculture Department and implemented by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
81 Aim of RKVY
The National Agriculture Development Programme (NADP) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) aims to achieve 4 annual growth in the agriculture sector during the XI Plan period by ensuring a holistic development of agriculture amp allied sectors
82 Objectives of RKVY
The main objectives of RKVY are
(i) To incentivize the States so as to increase public investment in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(ii) Toprovide flexibility amp autonomy to States in the process of planning and executing Agriculture amp Allied Sector Schemes
(iii) To ensure the preparation of agriculture plans for the Districts and the States based on agroshyclimatic conditions availability of Technology and natural resources
(iv) To ensure that the local needs crops priorities are reflected in the agricultural plans of the states
(v) To achieve the goal of reducing the yield gaps in important crops through focused interventions
(vi) To maximize returns to the farmers in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(vii) To bring about quantifiable changes in the production amp productivity of various components of Agriculture amp Allied Sectors by addressing them in a holistic manner
83 Basic Features of RKVY
Amongst other the basic feature under RKVY is that the states are given sufficient fiexibility under the scheme to make appropriate local choices so that the outcomes are as envisaged in the aims amp objectives
While the other seeks to encourage convergence with schemes like NREGS SGSY BRGF including Watershed Development
84 ProjectScheme Proposal
841 Area of focus
(i) Development of Rainfed Farming System in amp outside watershed areas as also Integrated Development of Watershed area Wastelands and river valleys Assistance for development of land as also assistance for horticulture generating livelihoods for farmers Below the Poverty Line (BPL) in particular
(ii) Activities relating to enhancement of Horticultural production amp popularization of micro-irrigation systems
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Assistance will be available for nursery development horticulture activities including marketing and dripsprinkler irrigation
842 Particulars of Schemes under RKVY
The proposed schemes are as follows
I Soil amp Water Conservation for enhancing crop production amp productivity in river valley valley bottom lands
II Soil amp Water Conservation for improving crop production amp productivity of cultivated Jhum amp Bun lands including abandoned Jhum amp Bun lands
III Soil amp Water Conservation for restoring amp reclaiming cultivable wastelands affected by mining amp quarrying
IV Soil amp Water Conservation for improvement of traditional water conservation amp distribution system for enhanced crop production
843 Strategy for Implementation of the above Schemes
Keeping in view of the aim for achieving 4 growth under agriculture sector by ensuring holistic amp realistic development of agri and allied service including the area of focus the strategy for implementation of the above schemes under RKVY is outlined as followsshy
1 Improvement of Soil health amp tilth
2 Promotion of moisture regime within the soil profile
3 Improvement of crop production
4 Promotion of cropping intensity (crop-rotational system)
5 Water management
6 Promotion of household gardening for crop production
7 Land and water resources treatment for protective amp productive uses
8 Promotion of IFS amp SALT System for enhanced production amp productivity under Agri amp allied sectors
9 Promotion of livelihoods gainful employment opportunity
844 Project Components
The above schemes under RKVY constitute the following components
(i) Conservation Technology Adoption Adoption of appropriate Soil amp Water Conservation techniques amp measures (Biological Agronomic and MechanicalEngineering) - 85 (Rs 14000- per hectare)
(ii) Livelihoods - 15 (Rs 2500- per hectare)
Per unit area costing Rs 16500- per hectare
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845 Conservation Technology Adoption Component
On farm Off-farm Treatment and protection
Land Development Land Drainage Field Bunding Graded Bunding Terracing
Drainage Channel
treatment amp protection
Check dam Water conservation
Micro-Irrigation Water
Harvesting Farm Pond Diversion Dam GuIly Plugging amp Stream bank protection etc
Inputs Seeds amp plants manures amp fertilizers soil amendment
Agronomic
Measures
Conservation Farming Cropping System Water Management
Safe
surface runoff
Grassed Water ways Channel
Treatment amp Improvement Safe water disposal amp outlet
846 Livelihood Component
It includes the following
(i) Agriculture (field crops)
(ii) Fishery
(iii) Piggery
(iv) Sericulture
(v) Horticulture including setting up of nursery units
(vi) Composting unit
(vii) Apiculture
(viii) Poultry duckery
(ix) Floriculture including establishment of nursery units amp others
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9 WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN SHIFTING CULTIVATION AREAS (WDPSCA)
The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards it is a 100 central assistance through the ministry of agriculture amp co-operation Government of India
sum Implementation during VIIIth Plan
12 (twelve) Watershed Projects were taken up from the year 1995-96 All the twelve projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan (1999-2000)
lsaquo Total Area for Treatment
lsaquo Total Area Treatment (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total families Treated
sum Implementation during IXth Plan
= 1294450 ha
= 1294450 ha
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= 3692 nos
38 (thirty eight) new Watershed Projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan ie 1999-2000 The Projects were completed during the Xth Plan ie 2006-07
lsaquo Total Geographical Area
lsaquo Total Area Treated (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total Families Treated
= 3698300 ha
= 3228200 ha
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= 7612 nos
sum Implementation during Xth Plan amp XIth Plan
During 2006-07 (end of Xth Plan) 63 (sixty three) Watershed Projects was approved by the State Level Steering Committee and the Government of India which are ongoing
lsaquo Total Geographical Area = 4379200 ha
lsaquo Proposed Area for Treatment = 3160000 ha
lsaquo Total Project Cost = Rs 347600 lakhs
lsaquo Total Families to be Benefitted = 9865 nos
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PHOTO SECTION
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BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
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DUTIES amp FUNCTIONS OF DIFFERENT LEVEL OF OFFICES OF THE DEPARTMENT
1 Directorate of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
- Structuring and providing inputs for consideration in natural resources conservation and management policy framing direction and administration
- Providing extension publicity and public relation support including monitoring and evaluation support to the subordinate offices
- To allocate duties to all officers and employees within their respective establishment etc
- To allocate and ensure smooth flow of funds for different schemes to the respective Divisions
- The office of the Director is the appellate authority pertaining to the Right to Information
- Preparation of Draft Annual Plan Annual Non-Plan Estimates and details of Schemes
- To ensure timely submission of Quarterly Progress Report by different Divisions and compilation of the same
2 Office of the Joint Director (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
- Designing Training CoursesProgrammes Providing Training Support
- To coordinate the Project Plan
- Providing inputs to the Directorate of Soil amp Water Conservation of all the Field Trial Programmes conducted at the Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
- Coordinating providing information and feedback to the Directorate of Soil amp Water Conservation etc
3 Office of the Joint Director Tura
- To coordinate Project Plans of all Divisions under Garo Hills
- Furnishing information and feedback to the Directorate
- Superintending monitoring and evaluation projects of the Department under his jurisdiction etc
4 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Territorial Divisions
- Implementation of different Central Schemes and assisted State Plan Schemes
- Inspection and monitoring of different activities implemented through different schemes
- Preparation of plan and estimates of the Division
- To allocate duties to all officers and employees in the Division
- Supervising the day to day work so as to ensure timely completion of works and submission of reports
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5 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Cash Crop Division
- The main function of the Division is to look after specific developmental works of the Department in the District through cash crops and cash horticultural crops development and improvement
- Implementation of various cash crops and cash horticultural developmental programmes through Departmental and SubsidyGrant-in-Aid Schemes
- Raising of nurseries of various crop species to meet the planting materials requirement of different schemes and for distribution to the farmers
6 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
- The main function of the Division is to carry out soil testing to determine the fertility status of the soil for Departmental plantations such as Rubber Coffee Citrus Plantations etc and also in the watershed areas implemented by the Department
- The Division also recommends the balanced use of fertilizers in optimum quantities through the correct method suitable for specific soilcrop conditions
- The Division conducts reconnaissance and detailed soil survey of watersheds as when necessary
7 Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management
- The main function of this office is to conduct and carry out detailed field surveys and preparation of DPRs pertaining to soil and water conservation works based on a watershed approach This office had from time to time prepared Detailed Project Reports on various Centrally Sponsored Scheme and State Plan Schemes such as Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) River Valley Project amp Flood Prone Areas (RVPampFPR) Improved Shifting Cultivation Scheme Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) etc
8 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
sum Civil Engineering
This office is responsible for checking the Plan amp Estimates of the different construction works like water harvesting structures check dams retention walls etc and also of the Residential and Non-Residential buildings submitted by the Drawing and Disbursing Officers of the Department
sum Mechanical Engineering
Another function of this office is to look after the maintenance and repair of the vehicles of the Department and to ensure that the vehicles are kept in good running condition Besides these the division is also responsible for taking up matters pertaining to the proposals for condemnation of old vehicles with the concerned authority as well as for purchase of new vehicles
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PROGRAMMES OF THE DEPARTMENT The programmesschemes implemented by the Department include both Centrally Sponsored Schemes
as well as State Plan Schemes
A State Plan Schemes
(1) Soil amp Water Conservation in General Areas
(2) Jhum Control Scheme
(3) Improved JhumBun Cultivation Scheme
(4) Watershed Management Programme
B Centrally Sponsored Schemes
(1) Integrated Wasteland Development Programme (IWDP)
(2) Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)
C Additional Central Assistance
(1) Watershed Development Project in Shifting Cultivation Areas (WDPSCA)
(2)Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)
D NABARD Loan
Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF)
E Other Government of India Schemes
(1) Soil Conservation for enhancing the productivity of degraded lands in the catchment of River Kopili in Jaintia Hills District under Macro-Management Mode of Agriculture Department Meghalaya
(2) Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Yojna (RKVY) with the State Agriculture Department as Nodal Department
F Special Plan Assistance
(1) Cherrapunjee Ecological Project- Restoration of Degraded Lands Under Sohra Plateau
A State Plan Schemes
1 Soil amp Water Conservation In General Areas
This scheme covers the general areas outside those not specifically covered by other packages of schemes of the Department Its main objective is to reduce soil erosion hazards and land degradation and conservation of water where individualsgroups of farmers are targeted Activities taken up under this Scheme include terracing and reclamation erosion control water conservation and distribution afforestation cashhorticulture crops development works water harvesting works farm ponds etc
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2 Jhum Control Scheme
The scheme was implemented since inception of the state The aims and objectives of the scheme are to wean away the jhummia families from the primitive and destructive type of cultivation to settled cultivation by providing permanent land for sustainable cultivation with assured irrigation and to protect the barren hill slopes with vegetation such as cash crophorticultural plantations and afforestation programmes Due to financial constraint under the State Plan Fund at present only cashhorticultural crop plantation programmes are being taken up
3 Improved JhumBun Cultivation Scheme
The Scheme of Improved Jhum Bun Cultivation is a new scheme where jhummias are allowed to practice their traditional method of cultivation in one single plot continuously for 3-4 years but with a little modification in which the soil and water conservation practices like graded bunding with safe disposal outlets and grassed waterways will be constructed and necessary inputs like improved seeds and locally available organic manures are provided to them The upper reaches of the hillock will be covered with afforestation plantation whereas in the middle reaches horticulture plantation will be taken up and the lower reaches with agricultural development activities
Objectives
a Prevention of land degradation by adopting multi-disciplinary integrated approach of soil and water conservation practices
b Improvement of land capability soil moisture regime and soil-plant-nutrient relationship
c To improve the social and economic fabrics of the shifting cultivators and ensure productivity on a sustainable basis
d To intercept surface run-off provide safe disposal of surface run-off to encourage sub surface and base flow
Under this scheme 7(Seven) pilot projects on a pilot basis are being implemented- one each in all the 7 Districts of the State
4 Watershed Management Programme
The programme aims for treating the micro watersheds on an integrated approach The activities include treatment of arable land non-arable land and drainage lines Due to fund constraint the activities have been confined mainly to afforestation cashhorticultural crop developmental works
B Centrally Sponsored Schemes
1 Integrated Wasteland Development Programme (IWDP)
The scheme is funded by the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The Central Share is 9166 and the State Share is 834The Scheme has been implemented since 1999 -2000
The main objective of the programme is to improve the productivity of wastelands and thereby improve
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the living standards of the rural poor who own these lands The development of these wastelands is taken up on a watershed basis Special emphasis is given to conservation of soil moisture in situ
through integrated approach with bottom up planning
2 Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)
During 2009-10 the Government of India Ministry of Rural Development Department of Land Resources has approved for treatment of 30000 hectares in 18 watershed projects of the State The Central and State share sharing component is in the ratio of 9010 percent The main objectives of this programme are as follows
1 To dissipate soil and water erosion and surface run-off
2 To harvest recycle surface runoff and rainwater
3 To enhance soil moisture regime water holding capacity
4 To promote sub-surface flow base flow and ground water recharge
5 To improve soil health and tilth
6 To improve production and productivity
7 To promote generation and gainful employment opportunities
C Special Central Assistance Schemes
1 Watershed Development Project in Shifting Cultivation Areas (WDPSCA)
- The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards It is a 100 Central assistance through the Ministry of Agriculture amp Co-operation Government of India
The main thrust of the project is as follows
bull Protect hill slopes of jhum areas through soil and water conservation measures on a watershed basis
bull Encourage and assist jhummia families to develop jhum land for productive uses with improved cultivation and suitable package of practices leading to settled cultivation
bull Improved socio-economic status of jhummia families through householdland-based activities
bull Mitigate ill effects of shifting cultivation by introducing appropriate land use as per land capacity and improved technologies
2 Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)
This is a Central assistance scheme sponsored by the Ministry of Water Resources It is in the form of central grant (90 of the project cost) and the balance cost of the project (10) as the Statersquos share which is to be arranged by the state government from its own resources The main thrust of the programme is to increase the area under irrigation thereby increasing the productivity of the area and improving the socio-economic condition of the people
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D NABARD Loan - Soil amp Water Conservation Scheme Under RIDF
The Department started implementing Scheme under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund shyNABARD Loan from the year 2000-2001 onwards
The basic objective of the scheme is to enhance the productivity of agriculture and its allied activities and in small river valleys thereby improving the socio-economic set up of the people in the rural areas Besides these the scheme also envisages to promote sustainable development through conservation and management of soil and water
E Other Government of India Schemes
(1) Soil and Water Conservation in the Catchment of River Kopili
The Department is implementing a scheme known as River Valley Project amp Flood Prone River (RVP
amp FPR) of River Kopili under the Macro-management mode The State Agriculture Department is
the Nodal Department of this centrally sponsored programme of the Ministry of Agriculture Department
of Agriculture amp Co-operation (Natural Resource Management Division)
Objectives -
bull Prevention of land degradation by adoption of appropriate based soil and water conservation measures on watershed approach
bull Improvement of land capability and moisture regime in the watersheds
bull Promotion of land-use to match land capability
bull Prevention of soil erosion and run off from the watershed to prevent premature siltation of reservoirs
The selection of the watersheds was based as per the priority list of the watersheds The Soil and Land Use Survey of India (SLUSI) was engaged in the task of priority delineation and detailed Soil survey of the Kopili Catchment The watersheds have been prioritized based on the magnitude and criticality of degradation into five categories viz Very High High Medium Low and Very Low
PRIORITY CATEGORY NO OF WATERSHEDS AREA IN HA
Very High 259 111516
High 84 37121
Medium 40 19320
Low 4 2032
GRAND TOTAL 387 169989
2 Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Yojana (RKVY)
The area of focus of this programme is for the development of Rainfed Farming Systems in and outside watershed areas as also integrated development of watershed areas wastelands river valleys
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and for activities relating to enhancement of horticultural production and popularization of micro irrigation systems The thrust area is to promote regeneration oftopsoil its health and tilth and to improve soil fertility crop production land and water productivity of watershed areas wasteland river valleysvalley bottom lands and the eco-system as a whole The fund is released by the State Agriculture Department for the schemes approved for implementation by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
F Cherrapunjee Ecological Project- Restoration of Degraded Lands Under Sohra Plateau
The Government of Meghalaya through the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation has initiated a
programme through the Eco Restoration to improve the ecology and environment of Sohra and its
adjoining villages which encompasses a total of 45 villages This project aims to shy
bull Ameliorate the ecology and environment of Sohra Plateau
bull Restore degraded lands
bull Strengthen village level institutions or NRM
bull Minimize human activities detrimental to the environment
bull Create avenues for sustainable livelihood
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PHYSICAL amp FINANCIALACHIEVEMENT UNDER VARIOUS SCHEMES
1 Soil and Water Conservation in General Areas
The physical and financial achievement under the Scheme upto 2011-12 is as undershy
Table
SOIL CONSERVATION SCHEME
ITEMS Achievement upto 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakh)
i Land Development (Terracing) 745792 Ha 11439
ii Reclamation of Valley Bottom Land 401690 Ha 6799
iii Erosion Control Works 1324907 Ha 118309
iv Water Conservation amp Distribution 970288 Ha 88286
v Afforestation 2063647 Ha 88073
vi Pasture Development Works 10350 Ha 1686
vii Water Harvesting 1631 Nos 50252
viii Cash Crop Development Works 253117 Ha Nurseries -2771381 Nos
88837
TOTAL 45375
Jhum Control Programme
The physical and financial achievement under the Scheme upto 2011-12 is as undershy
Table
JHUM CONTROL SCHEME
ITEMS ACHIEVEMENT UPTO 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakh)
i Terracing lsquo 43736
ii Reclamation 310699Ha 11380
iii Follow-up Programmes 582811 Ha 11360
iv Afforestation 382817Ha 11348
v IrrigationWater Conservation amp Distribution 683565 Ha 37154
vi Camp and Camp Equipments
vii Dwelling Houses
44500 Nos
166500 Nos
4306
3331
viii Drinking Water 30600 Nos 2531
ix Link Roads 66969 Kms 12185
x CashHorticultural Crop Development 783693 Ha Nurseries 1066203 Nos 190815
TOTAL 328146
2
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3 Improved Shifting Cultivation
The Government of Meghalaya had approved this new scheme on a pilot project basis from 2007shy08 These are as (i) Mukbu Village in Jaintia Hills and (ii) Mawthawniaw- Diskiang Village in West Khasi Hills during the year Total amountof expenditure on the Scheme for the year 2007-08 is Rs 285737000
5 (Five) more pilot projects one each for East Khasi Hills Ri-BhoiEast Garo Hills West Garo Hills and South Garo Hills Districts respectively were sanctioned during 2008 -09 as followsshy
1 East Khasi Hills District - Pdei Jarain Village Cluster
2 Ri-Bhoi District - Umladew Village
3 East Garo Hills District - Chimagre-Dawa-Chipit- Chima-Nengkra
4 West Garo Hills District - Ampangre-Ch u pongre-Mongalgre
5 South Garo Hills District - Deran-Songmong-Doren-Songgitcham-Ramigre Asinggre
Types of works under the Scheme
i Capacity BuildingTrainingField VisitExtension Service
ii Entry Point Activities Construction of Link RoadsDrinking Water Structure etc
iii Graded Bunding (i) Graded Bunds (ii) Loose Boulder amp (iii) Box Terracing
iv Safe Disposal Outlet
v Grassed Waterways
vi Reclamation of Valley Bottom Land
vii Follow-up Programmes Supply of Improved SeedsManures etc
viii Composite Nursery
ix Afforestation
x Agro-Horticulture
xi Agro-Forestry
xii Water Harvesting StructureDug-out PondsImpounded Ponds etc
xiii Water Distribution structure
xiv Check DamBoulder Check Dam
xv Camp Hut
xvi Domestic Livestock PromotionPiggeryPoultryCattleFisheryBee-Keeping etc
xvii Service Sector-CarpentryBlack SmithTailoringHandicrafts
xviii Kitchen Gardening
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4 Watershed Management Programme
The physical and financial achievements under the Scheme upto 2011-12
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
ITEMS ACHIEVEMENT UPTO 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakhs)
i Terrracing amp Land Reclamation 388621 Ha 20970
ii Follow-up Programmes Seeds Manures Fertilizers amp Cultivation Cost 292550 Ha 5777
iii Irrigation Water Conservation amp Distribution 391187 Ha 27516
iv Drinking 9500 Nos 1206
v Link Roads 17826 Ha 36571
vi Afforestation 670535 Ha 36614
vii Cash Crops Horticultural Development 271674 Ha Nurseries 425022 Nos 90600
viii Fodderamp Pasture
ix Water Harvesting Works
2200 Ha
17700 Nos
134
8176
x Erosion Control Works 152631 Ha 13437
TOTAL 241008
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5 THE INTEGRATED WASTELANDS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (IWDP)
The Integrated Wastelands Development Programme (IWDP) launched in 1989 under the aegis of the National Wastelands Development Board aimed at development of wastelands on watershed basis With an intention of involving village communities in the implementation of Watershed Development Projects (WDP) under IWDP the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) Government of India (GOI) adopted the WDP Guidelines (1995) wef 141995 which was subsequently revised in August 2001 (WDP Revised Guidelines 2001) To further simplify procedures and involve the PRI more meaningfully in Planning Implementation and Management of Economic Development Activities in rural areas the GOI evolved New Guidelines for Hariyali (2003) which are under implementation wef April 1 2003
i) There are 112 Projects sanctioned by GOI as follows
Year of Sanction of lWDP Project
Project Period
East Khasi Hills
West Khasi Hills
Jaintia Hills
Ri Bhoi East Garo Hills
West Garo Hills
South Garo Hills
Total GOIrsquos cut off dcie of completion
1999shy2000
1999-2000 to
2002-03 - Project II Project I 2 nos
March 2011
2000-01 2000-01
to 2004-05
Project I Project I Project I Project I Project I 5 nos March 2011
2003-04 2003-04
to 2007-08
Project II Project
III Project II Project II Project II Project II Projectll 7 nos December
2012
2004-05 2004-05
to 2008-09
Project
III
Project
IV
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III 7nos
December 2012
2005-06 2005-06
to 2009-10
Project IV to Xl1
Project V to XI
Project IVtoVIII
Project IV to Vll1
Project IV to VIII
Project IV to XII
Project IV to VIII
45 nos December
2012
2006-07 2006-07
to 2010-11
Project XIII to XXI
Project XII to XVIII
Project IXto XIV
Project IXtoXI
Project IX to XV
Project XIII to XXI
Project IX to XIII 46 nos
December 2012
Total - 21 nos 17 nos 14 nos 11 nos 15 nos 21 nos 13 nos 112 nos
ii) Prescribe yearly release of fund ()
a) Projects sanctioned in 1999-2000 [WDP Guide lines (1999)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 10 20 20 15 10 10
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b) Projects sanctioned in 2000-2001 [WDP Guide lines (2001)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 15 15 15 15 15 10
c) Project sanctioned in 2003-04 up to 2006-07 [Hariyali guidelines (2003)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1 st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst
15 30 30 15 10
The above 112 projects are for treatment of 439 micro watersheds covering a total area of 221225 hectare with a total cost of Rs1305325 lakh for which cost sharing is 9167 by GOI and 833 by State Government that is RS1200222 lakh Central Share and Rs1 05106 lakh State Share respectively
The District-wise physical target and financial implication is shown below
Name of District No of Projects
Project Cost
Area of treatmentCS (Rs in lakh)
SS (Rs in lakh)
Total (Rs in lakh)
East Khasi Hills 21 212108 19282 231390 38565
West Khasi Hills 17 175234 13750 188984 33496
Jaintia Hills 14 147120 13374 160494 26749
Ri Bhoi 11 150700 13700 164400 27400
East Garo Hills 15 178750 16250 195000 32500
West Garo Hills 21 204310 16750 221060 38515
South Garo Hills 13 132000 12000 144000 24300
Total 112 1200222 105106 1305328 221225
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6 INTEGRATED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (IWMP)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified
approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in a realistic and
holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved
the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major areas
in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State
Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level constitution of District
Project - Level Institutions for implementation of the projects for the Participatory Watershed Projects with
financial social and economic empowerment to the watershed communities in close coordination with the
local institutions Another aspect is the equity and participatory resources management with due regards to the
economically weaker section within the village community
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INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING
The Central Assistance for setting up of the State Level Nodal Agency for implementation of IWMP
during 2009-10 has also been sanctioned amounting to Rs7125 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring
Grants vide GOIrsquos Letter NOK11 01192009IWMP (IS) dt 1792009
The Central Assistance for setting up of District Watershed Cell cum Data Centre (DWCDC) during
2009-10 has also been amounting to Rs 5950 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring Grants vide letter
No K1101192009IWMP (IS) dt 922010
ACCELERATED BENEFIT IRRIGATION PROGRAMME
9 Nos Ongoing Projects under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme
Year of Commencement 2009-10
Remark The above projects have been completed during 2011-12
7
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8 RASHTRIYA KRISHI VIGYAN YOJANA
The Scheme is funded by the Agriculture Department and implemented by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
81 Aim of RKVY
The National Agriculture Development Programme (NADP) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) aims to achieve 4 annual growth in the agriculture sector during the XI Plan period by ensuring a holistic development of agriculture amp allied sectors
82 Objectives of RKVY
The main objectives of RKVY are
(i) To incentivize the States so as to increase public investment in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(ii) Toprovide flexibility amp autonomy to States in the process of planning and executing Agriculture amp Allied Sector Schemes
(iii) To ensure the preparation of agriculture plans for the Districts and the States based on agroshyclimatic conditions availability of Technology and natural resources
(iv) To ensure that the local needs crops priorities are reflected in the agricultural plans of the states
(v) To achieve the goal of reducing the yield gaps in important crops through focused interventions
(vi) To maximize returns to the farmers in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(vii) To bring about quantifiable changes in the production amp productivity of various components of Agriculture amp Allied Sectors by addressing them in a holistic manner
83 Basic Features of RKVY
Amongst other the basic feature under RKVY is that the states are given sufficient fiexibility under the scheme to make appropriate local choices so that the outcomes are as envisaged in the aims amp objectives
While the other seeks to encourage convergence with schemes like NREGS SGSY BRGF including Watershed Development
84 ProjectScheme Proposal
841 Area of focus
(i) Development of Rainfed Farming System in amp outside watershed areas as also Integrated Development of Watershed area Wastelands and river valleys Assistance for development of land as also assistance for horticulture generating livelihoods for farmers Below the Poverty Line (BPL) in particular
(ii) Activities relating to enhancement of Horticultural production amp popularization of micro-irrigation systems
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Assistance will be available for nursery development horticulture activities including marketing and dripsprinkler irrigation
842 Particulars of Schemes under RKVY
The proposed schemes are as follows
I Soil amp Water Conservation for enhancing crop production amp productivity in river valley valley bottom lands
II Soil amp Water Conservation for improving crop production amp productivity of cultivated Jhum amp Bun lands including abandoned Jhum amp Bun lands
III Soil amp Water Conservation for restoring amp reclaiming cultivable wastelands affected by mining amp quarrying
IV Soil amp Water Conservation for improvement of traditional water conservation amp distribution system for enhanced crop production
843 Strategy for Implementation of the above Schemes
Keeping in view of the aim for achieving 4 growth under agriculture sector by ensuring holistic amp realistic development of agri and allied service including the area of focus the strategy for implementation of the above schemes under RKVY is outlined as followsshy
1 Improvement of Soil health amp tilth
2 Promotion of moisture regime within the soil profile
3 Improvement of crop production
4 Promotion of cropping intensity (crop-rotational system)
5 Water management
6 Promotion of household gardening for crop production
7 Land and water resources treatment for protective amp productive uses
8 Promotion of IFS amp SALT System for enhanced production amp productivity under Agri amp allied sectors
9 Promotion of livelihoods gainful employment opportunity
844 Project Components
The above schemes under RKVY constitute the following components
(i) Conservation Technology Adoption Adoption of appropriate Soil amp Water Conservation techniques amp measures (Biological Agronomic and MechanicalEngineering) - 85 (Rs 14000- per hectare)
(ii) Livelihoods - 15 (Rs 2500- per hectare)
Per unit area costing Rs 16500- per hectare
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845 Conservation Technology Adoption Component
On farm Off-farm Treatment and protection
Land Development Land Drainage Field Bunding Graded Bunding Terracing
Drainage Channel
treatment amp protection
Check dam Water conservation
Micro-Irrigation Water
Harvesting Farm Pond Diversion Dam GuIly Plugging amp Stream bank protection etc
Inputs Seeds amp plants manures amp fertilizers soil amendment
Agronomic
Measures
Conservation Farming Cropping System Water Management
Safe
surface runoff
Grassed Water ways Channel
Treatment amp Improvement Safe water disposal amp outlet
846 Livelihood Component
It includes the following
(i) Agriculture (field crops)
(ii) Fishery
(iii) Piggery
(iv) Sericulture
(v) Horticulture including setting up of nursery units
(vi) Composting unit
(vii) Apiculture
(viii) Poultry duckery
(ix) Floriculture including establishment of nursery units amp others
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9 WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN SHIFTING CULTIVATION AREAS (WDPSCA)
The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards it is a 100 central assistance through the ministry of agriculture amp co-operation Government of India
sum Implementation during VIIIth Plan
12 (twelve) Watershed Projects were taken up from the year 1995-96 All the twelve projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan (1999-2000)
lsaquo Total Area for Treatment
lsaquo Total Area Treatment (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total families Treated
sum Implementation during IXth Plan
= 1294450 ha
= 1294450 ha
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= 3692 nos
38 (thirty eight) new Watershed Projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan ie 1999-2000 The Projects were completed during the Xth Plan ie 2006-07
lsaquo Total Geographical Area
lsaquo Total Area Treated (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total Families Treated
= 3698300 ha
= 3228200 ha
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= 7612 nos
sum Implementation during Xth Plan amp XIth Plan
During 2006-07 (end of Xth Plan) 63 (sixty three) Watershed Projects was approved by the State Level Steering Committee and the Government of India which are ongoing
lsaquo Total Geographical Area = 4379200 ha
lsaquo Proposed Area for Treatment = 3160000 ha
lsaquo Total Project Cost = Rs 347600 lakhs
lsaquo Total Families to be Benefitted = 9865 nos
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)
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TU
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tota
l of
49 p
roje
cts
had
been
impl
emen
ted
unde
r th
e R
IDF
NA
BA
RD
Loa
n A
tota
l of
12 p
roje
cts
unde
r R
IDF
- V
(20
00-0
1 to
200
2-03
) 1
1pr
ojec
ts u
nder
RID
F-I
X (
2004
-05
to 2
006-
07)
7 p
roje
cts
unde
r R
IDF
middot XII
I (2
007-
08 to
200
9-10
) an
d 10
pro
ject
s un
der
RID
F X
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2009
-10
onw
ards
)an
d 9
proj
ects
und
er R
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-XV
Out
of t
he 4
9 pr
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ts 4
0 P
roje
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unde
r RID
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(200
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to 2
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200
6-07
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200
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IDF
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hav
e be
en c
ompl
eted
whi
le 9
pro
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s un
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goin
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tail
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ch a
resh
own
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ble
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IVE
R V
AL
LE
Y P
RO
JEC
TS
amp F
LO
OD
PR
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AS
(KO
PL
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tota
l of 1
2 w
ater
shed
s fal
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unde
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rior
ity h
ave
been
cov
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und
er th
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tal a
rea
of 1
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486
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21 w
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145
fam
ilies
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PHOTO SECTION
annual report 2011 - 2012
BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
5 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Cash Crop Division
- The main function of the Division is to look after specific developmental works of the Department in the District through cash crops and cash horticultural crops development and improvement
- Implementation of various cash crops and cash horticultural developmental programmes through Departmental and SubsidyGrant-in-Aid Schemes
- Raising of nurseries of various crop species to meet the planting materials requirement of different schemes and for distribution to the farmers
6 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
- The main function of the Division is to carry out soil testing to determine the fertility status of the soil for Departmental plantations such as Rubber Coffee Citrus Plantations etc and also in the watershed areas implemented by the Department
- The Division also recommends the balanced use of fertilizers in optimum quantities through the correct method suitable for specific soilcrop conditions
- The Division conducts reconnaissance and detailed soil survey of watersheds as when necessary
7 Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management
- The main function of this office is to conduct and carry out detailed field surveys and preparation of DPRs pertaining to soil and water conservation works based on a watershed approach This office had from time to time prepared Detailed Project Reports on various Centrally Sponsored Scheme and State Plan Schemes such as Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) River Valley Project amp Flood Prone Areas (RVPampFPR) Improved Shifting Cultivation Scheme Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) etc
8 Office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
sum Civil Engineering
This office is responsible for checking the Plan amp Estimates of the different construction works like water harvesting structures check dams retention walls etc and also of the Residential and Non-Residential buildings submitted by the Drawing and Disbursing Officers of the Department
sum Mechanical Engineering
Another function of this office is to look after the maintenance and repair of the vehicles of the Department and to ensure that the vehicles are kept in good running condition Besides these the division is also responsible for taking up matters pertaining to the proposals for condemnation of old vehicles with the concerned authority as well as for purchase of new vehicles
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PROGRAMMES OF THE DEPARTMENT The programmesschemes implemented by the Department include both Centrally Sponsored Schemes
as well as State Plan Schemes
A State Plan Schemes
(1) Soil amp Water Conservation in General Areas
(2) Jhum Control Scheme
(3) Improved JhumBun Cultivation Scheme
(4) Watershed Management Programme
B Centrally Sponsored Schemes
(1) Integrated Wasteland Development Programme (IWDP)
(2) Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)
C Additional Central Assistance
(1) Watershed Development Project in Shifting Cultivation Areas (WDPSCA)
(2)Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)
D NABARD Loan
Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF)
E Other Government of India Schemes
(1) Soil Conservation for enhancing the productivity of degraded lands in the catchment of River Kopili in Jaintia Hills District under Macro-Management Mode of Agriculture Department Meghalaya
(2) Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Yojna (RKVY) with the State Agriculture Department as Nodal Department
F Special Plan Assistance
(1) Cherrapunjee Ecological Project- Restoration of Degraded Lands Under Sohra Plateau
A State Plan Schemes
1 Soil amp Water Conservation In General Areas
This scheme covers the general areas outside those not specifically covered by other packages of schemes of the Department Its main objective is to reduce soil erosion hazards and land degradation and conservation of water where individualsgroups of farmers are targeted Activities taken up under this Scheme include terracing and reclamation erosion control water conservation and distribution afforestation cashhorticulture crops development works water harvesting works farm ponds etc
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2 Jhum Control Scheme
The scheme was implemented since inception of the state The aims and objectives of the scheme are to wean away the jhummia families from the primitive and destructive type of cultivation to settled cultivation by providing permanent land for sustainable cultivation with assured irrigation and to protect the barren hill slopes with vegetation such as cash crophorticultural plantations and afforestation programmes Due to financial constraint under the State Plan Fund at present only cashhorticultural crop plantation programmes are being taken up
3 Improved JhumBun Cultivation Scheme
The Scheme of Improved Jhum Bun Cultivation is a new scheme where jhummias are allowed to practice their traditional method of cultivation in one single plot continuously for 3-4 years but with a little modification in which the soil and water conservation practices like graded bunding with safe disposal outlets and grassed waterways will be constructed and necessary inputs like improved seeds and locally available organic manures are provided to them The upper reaches of the hillock will be covered with afforestation plantation whereas in the middle reaches horticulture plantation will be taken up and the lower reaches with agricultural development activities
Objectives
a Prevention of land degradation by adopting multi-disciplinary integrated approach of soil and water conservation practices
b Improvement of land capability soil moisture regime and soil-plant-nutrient relationship
c To improve the social and economic fabrics of the shifting cultivators and ensure productivity on a sustainable basis
d To intercept surface run-off provide safe disposal of surface run-off to encourage sub surface and base flow
Under this scheme 7(Seven) pilot projects on a pilot basis are being implemented- one each in all the 7 Districts of the State
4 Watershed Management Programme
The programme aims for treating the micro watersheds on an integrated approach The activities include treatment of arable land non-arable land and drainage lines Due to fund constraint the activities have been confined mainly to afforestation cashhorticultural crop developmental works
B Centrally Sponsored Schemes
1 Integrated Wasteland Development Programme (IWDP)
The scheme is funded by the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The Central Share is 9166 and the State Share is 834The Scheme has been implemented since 1999 -2000
The main objective of the programme is to improve the productivity of wastelands and thereby improve
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the living standards of the rural poor who own these lands The development of these wastelands is taken up on a watershed basis Special emphasis is given to conservation of soil moisture in situ
through integrated approach with bottom up planning
2 Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)
During 2009-10 the Government of India Ministry of Rural Development Department of Land Resources has approved for treatment of 30000 hectares in 18 watershed projects of the State The Central and State share sharing component is in the ratio of 9010 percent The main objectives of this programme are as follows
1 To dissipate soil and water erosion and surface run-off
2 To harvest recycle surface runoff and rainwater
3 To enhance soil moisture regime water holding capacity
4 To promote sub-surface flow base flow and ground water recharge
5 To improve soil health and tilth
6 To improve production and productivity
7 To promote generation and gainful employment opportunities
C Special Central Assistance Schemes
1 Watershed Development Project in Shifting Cultivation Areas (WDPSCA)
- The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards It is a 100 Central assistance through the Ministry of Agriculture amp Co-operation Government of India
The main thrust of the project is as follows
bull Protect hill slopes of jhum areas through soil and water conservation measures on a watershed basis
bull Encourage and assist jhummia families to develop jhum land for productive uses with improved cultivation and suitable package of practices leading to settled cultivation
bull Improved socio-economic status of jhummia families through householdland-based activities
bull Mitigate ill effects of shifting cultivation by introducing appropriate land use as per land capacity and improved technologies
2 Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)
This is a Central assistance scheme sponsored by the Ministry of Water Resources It is in the form of central grant (90 of the project cost) and the balance cost of the project (10) as the Statersquos share which is to be arranged by the state government from its own resources The main thrust of the programme is to increase the area under irrigation thereby increasing the productivity of the area and improving the socio-economic condition of the people
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D NABARD Loan - Soil amp Water Conservation Scheme Under RIDF
The Department started implementing Scheme under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund shyNABARD Loan from the year 2000-2001 onwards
The basic objective of the scheme is to enhance the productivity of agriculture and its allied activities and in small river valleys thereby improving the socio-economic set up of the people in the rural areas Besides these the scheme also envisages to promote sustainable development through conservation and management of soil and water
E Other Government of India Schemes
(1) Soil and Water Conservation in the Catchment of River Kopili
The Department is implementing a scheme known as River Valley Project amp Flood Prone River (RVP
amp FPR) of River Kopili under the Macro-management mode The State Agriculture Department is
the Nodal Department of this centrally sponsored programme of the Ministry of Agriculture Department
of Agriculture amp Co-operation (Natural Resource Management Division)
Objectives -
bull Prevention of land degradation by adoption of appropriate based soil and water conservation measures on watershed approach
bull Improvement of land capability and moisture regime in the watersheds
bull Promotion of land-use to match land capability
bull Prevention of soil erosion and run off from the watershed to prevent premature siltation of reservoirs
The selection of the watersheds was based as per the priority list of the watersheds The Soil and Land Use Survey of India (SLUSI) was engaged in the task of priority delineation and detailed Soil survey of the Kopili Catchment The watersheds have been prioritized based on the magnitude and criticality of degradation into five categories viz Very High High Medium Low and Very Low
PRIORITY CATEGORY NO OF WATERSHEDS AREA IN HA
Very High 259 111516
High 84 37121
Medium 40 19320
Low 4 2032
GRAND TOTAL 387 169989
2 Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Yojana (RKVY)
The area of focus of this programme is for the development of Rainfed Farming Systems in and outside watershed areas as also integrated development of watershed areas wastelands river valleys
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and for activities relating to enhancement of horticultural production and popularization of micro irrigation systems The thrust area is to promote regeneration oftopsoil its health and tilth and to improve soil fertility crop production land and water productivity of watershed areas wasteland river valleysvalley bottom lands and the eco-system as a whole The fund is released by the State Agriculture Department for the schemes approved for implementation by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
F Cherrapunjee Ecological Project- Restoration of Degraded Lands Under Sohra Plateau
The Government of Meghalaya through the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation has initiated a
programme through the Eco Restoration to improve the ecology and environment of Sohra and its
adjoining villages which encompasses a total of 45 villages This project aims to shy
bull Ameliorate the ecology and environment of Sohra Plateau
bull Restore degraded lands
bull Strengthen village level institutions or NRM
bull Minimize human activities detrimental to the environment
bull Create avenues for sustainable livelihood
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PHYSICAL amp FINANCIALACHIEVEMENT UNDER VARIOUS SCHEMES
1 Soil and Water Conservation in General Areas
The physical and financial achievement under the Scheme upto 2011-12 is as undershy
Table
SOIL CONSERVATION SCHEME
ITEMS Achievement upto 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakh)
i Land Development (Terracing) 745792 Ha 11439
ii Reclamation of Valley Bottom Land 401690 Ha 6799
iii Erosion Control Works 1324907 Ha 118309
iv Water Conservation amp Distribution 970288 Ha 88286
v Afforestation 2063647 Ha 88073
vi Pasture Development Works 10350 Ha 1686
vii Water Harvesting 1631 Nos 50252
viii Cash Crop Development Works 253117 Ha Nurseries -2771381 Nos
88837
TOTAL 45375
Jhum Control Programme
The physical and financial achievement under the Scheme upto 2011-12 is as undershy
Table
JHUM CONTROL SCHEME
ITEMS ACHIEVEMENT UPTO 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakh)
i Terracing lsquo 43736
ii Reclamation 310699Ha 11380
iii Follow-up Programmes 582811 Ha 11360
iv Afforestation 382817Ha 11348
v IrrigationWater Conservation amp Distribution 683565 Ha 37154
vi Camp and Camp Equipments
vii Dwelling Houses
44500 Nos
166500 Nos
4306
3331
viii Drinking Water 30600 Nos 2531
ix Link Roads 66969 Kms 12185
x CashHorticultural Crop Development 783693 Ha Nurseries 1066203 Nos 190815
TOTAL 328146
2
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3 Improved Shifting Cultivation
The Government of Meghalaya had approved this new scheme on a pilot project basis from 2007shy08 These are as (i) Mukbu Village in Jaintia Hills and (ii) Mawthawniaw- Diskiang Village in West Khasi Hills during the year Total amountof expenditure on the Scheme for the year 2007-08 is Rs 285737000
5 (Five) more pilot projects one each for East Khasi Hills Ri-BhoiEast Garo Hills West Garo Hills and South Garo Hills Districts respectively were sanctioned during 2008 -09 as followsshy
1 East Khasi Hills District - Pdei Jarain Village Cluster
2 Ri-Bhoi District - Umladew Village
3 East Garo Hills District - Chimagre-Dawa-Chipit- Chima-Nengkra
4 West Garo Hills District - Ampangre-Ch u pongre-Mongalgre
5 South Garo Hills District - Deran-Songmong-Doren-Songgitcham-Ramigre Asinggre
Types of works under the Scheme
i Capacity BuildingTrainingField VisitExtension Service
ii Entry Point Activities Construction of Link RoadsDrinking Water Structure etc
iii Graded Bunding (i) Graded Bunds (ii) Loose Boulder amp (iii) Box Terracing
iv Safe Disposal Outlet
v Grassed Waterways
vi Reclamation of Valley Bottom Land
vii Follow-up Programmes Supply of Improved SeedsManures etc
viii Composite Nursery
ix Afforestation
x Agro-Horticulture
xi Agro-Forestry
xii Water Harvesting StructureDug-out PondsImpounded Ponds etc
xiii Water Distribution structure
xiv Check DamBoulder Check Dam
xv Camp Hut
xvi Domestic Livestock PromotionPiggeryPoultryCattleFisheryBee-Keeping etc
xvii Service Sector-CarpentryBlack SmithTailoringHandicrafts
xviii Kitchen Gardening
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4 Watershed Management Programme
The physical and financial achievements under the Scheme upto 2011-12
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
ITEMS ACHIEVEMENT UPTO 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakhs)
i Terrracing amp Land Reclamation 388621 Ha 20970
ii Follow-up Programmes Seeds Manures Fertilizers amp Cultivation Cost 292550 Ha 5777
iii Irrigation Water Conservation amp Distribution 391187 Ha 27516
iv Drinking 9500 Nos 1206
v Link Roads 17826 Ha 36571
vi Afforestation 670535 Ha 36614
vii Cash Crops Horticultural Development 271674 Ha Nurseries 425022 Nos 90600
viii Fodderamp Pasture
ix Water Harvesting Works
2200 Ha
17700 Nos
134
8176
x Erosion Control Works 152631 Ha 13437
TOTAL 241008
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5 THE INTEGRATED WASTELANDS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (IWDP)
The Integrated Wastelands Development Programme (IWDP) launched in 1989 under the aegis of the National Wastelands Development Board aimed at development of wastelands on watershed basis With an intention of involving village communities in the implementation of Watershed Development Projects (WDP) under IWDP the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) Government of India (GOI) adopted the WDP Guidelines (1995) wef 141995 which was subsequently revised in August 2001 (WDP Revised Guidelines 2001) To further simplify procedures and involve the PRI more meaningfully in Planning Implementation and Management of Economic Development Activities in rural areas the GOI evolved New Guidelines for Hariyali (2003) which are under implementation wef April 1 2003
i) There are 112 Projects sanctioned by GOI as follows
Year of Sanction of lWDP Project
Project Period
East Khasi Hills
West Khasi Hills
Jaintia Hills
Ri Bhoi East Garo Hills
West Garo Hills
South Garo Hills
Total GOIrsquos cut off dcie of completion
1999shy2000
1999-2000 to
2002-03 - Project II Project I 2 nos
March 2011
2000-01 2000-01
to 2004-05
Project I Project I Project I Project I Project I 5 nos March 2011
2003-04 2003-04
to 2007-08
Project II Project
III Project II Project II Project II Project II Projectll 7 nos December
2012
2004-05 2004-05
to 2008-09
Project
III
Project
IV
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III 7nos
December 2012
2005-06 2005-06
to 2009-10
Project IV to Xl1
Project V to XI
Project IVtoVIII
Project IV to Vll1
Project IV to VIII
Project IV to XII
Project IV to VIII
45 nos December
2012
2006-07 2006-07
to 2010-11
Project XIII to XXI
Project XII to XVIII
Project IXto XIV
Project IXtoXI
Project IX to XV
Project XIII to XXI
Project IX to XIII 46 nos
December 2012
Total - 21 nos 17 nos 14 nos 11 nos 15 nos 21 nos 13 nos 112 nos
ii) Prescribe yearly release of fund ()
a) Projects sanctioned in 1999-2000 [WDP Guide lines (1999)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 10 20 20 15 10 10
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b) Projects sanctioned in 2000-2001 [WDP Guide lines (2001)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 15 15 15 15 15 10
c) Project sanctioned in 2003-04 up to 2006-07 [Hariyali guidelines (2003)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1 st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst
15 30 30 15 10
The above 112 projects are for treatment of 439 micro watersheds covering a total area of 221225 hectare with a total cost of Rs1305325 lakh for which cost sharing is 9167 by GOI and 833 by State Government that is RS1200222 lakh Central Share and Rs1 05106 lakh State Share respectively
The District-wise physical target and financial implication is shown below
Name of District No of Projects
Project Cost
Area of treatmentCS (Rs in lakh)
SS (Rs in lakh)
Total (Rs in lakh)
East Khasi Hills 21 212108 19282 231390 38565
West Khasi Hills 17 175234 13750 188984 33496
Jaintia Hills 14 147120 13374 160494 26749
Ri Bhoi 11 150700 13700 164400 27400
East Garo Hills 15 178750 16250 195000 32500
West Garo Hills 21 204310 16750 221060 38515
South Garo Hills 13 132000 12000 144000 24300
Total 112 1200222 105106 1305328 221225
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6 INTEGRATED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (IWMP)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified
approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in a realistic and
holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved
the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major areas
in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State
Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level constitution of District
Project - Level Institutions for implementation of the projects for the Participatory Watershed Projects with
financial social and economic empowerment to the watershed communities in close coordination with the
local institutions Another aspect is the equity and participatory resources management with due regards to the
economically weaker section within the village community
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INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING
The Central Assistance for setting up of the State Level Nodal Agency for implementation of IWMP
during 2009-10 has also been sanctioned amounting to Rs7125 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring
Grants vide GOIrsquos Letter NOK11 01192009IWMP (IS) dt 1792009
The Central Assistance for setting up of District Watershed Cell cum Data Centre (DWCDC) during
2009-10 has also been amounting to Rs 5950 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring Grants vide letter
No K1101192009IWMP (IS) dt 922010
ACCELERATED BENEFIT IRRIGATION PROGRAMME
9 Nos Ongoing Projects under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme
Year of Commencement 2009-10
Remark The above projects have been completed during 2011-12
7
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8 RASHTRIYA KRISHI VIGYAN YOJANA
The Scheme is funded by the Agriculture Department and implemented by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
81 Aim of RKVY
The National Agriculture Development Programme (NADP) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) aims to achieve 4 annual growth in the agriculture sector during the XI Plan period by ensuring a holistic development of agriculture amp allied sectors
82 Objectives of RKVY
The main objectives of RKVY are
(i) To incentivize the States so as to increase public investment in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(ii) Toprovide flexibility amp autonomy to States in the process of planning and executing Agriculture amp Allied Sector Schemes
(iii) To ensure the preparation of agriculture plans for the Districts and the States based on agroshyclimatic conditions availability of Technology and natural resources
(iv) To ensure that the local needs crops priorities are reflected in the agricultural plans of the states
(v) To achieve the goal of reducing the yield gaps in important crops through focused interventions
(vi) To maximize returns to the farmers in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(vii) To bring about quantifiable changes in the production amp productivity of various components of Agriculture amp Allied Sectors by addressing them in a holistic manner
83 Basic Features of RKVY
Amongst other the basic feature under RKVY is that the states are given sufficient fiexibility under the scheme to make appropriate local choices so that the outcomes are as envisaged in the aims amp objectives
While the other seeks to encourage convergence with schemes like NREGS SGSY BRGF including Watershed Development
84 ProjectScheme Proposal
841 Area of focus
(i) Development of Rainfed Farming System in amp outside watershed areas as also Integrated Development of Watershed area Wastelands and river valleys Assistance for development of land as also assistance for horticulture generating livelihoods for farmers Below the Poverty Line (BPL) in particular
(ii) Activities relating to enhancement of Horticultural production amp popularization of micro-irrigation systems
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Assistance will be available for nursery development horticulture activities including marketing and dripsprinkler irrigation
842 Particulars of Schemes under RKVY
The proposed schemes are as follows
I Soil amp Water Conservation for enhancing crop production amp productivity in river valley valley bottom lands
II Soil amp Water Conservation for improving crop production amp productivity of cultivated Jhum amp Bun lands including abandoned Jhum amp Bun lands
III Soil amp Water Conservation for restoring amp reclaiming cultivable wastelands affected by mining amp quarrying
IV Soil amp Water Conservation for improvement of traditional water conservation amp distribution system for enhanced crop production
843 Strategy for Implementation of the above Schemes
Keeping in view of the aim for achieving 4 growth under agriculture sector by ensuring holistic amp realistic development of agri and allied service including the area of focus the strategy for implementation of the above schemes under RKVY is outlined as followsshy
1 Improvement of Soil health amp tilth
2 Promotion of moisture regime within the soil profile
3 Improvement of crop production
4 Promotion of cropping intensity (crop-rotational system)
5 Water management
6 Promotion of household gardening for crop production
7 Land and water resources treatment for protective amp productive uses
8 Promotion of IFS amp SALT System for enhanced production amp productivity under Agri amp allied sectors
9 Promotion of livelihoods gainful employment opportunity
844 Project Components
The above schemes under RKVY constitute the following components
(i) Conservation Technology Adoption Adoption of appropriate Soil amp Water Conservation techniques amp measures (Biological Agronomic and MechanicalEngineering) - 85 (Rs 14000- per hectare)
(ii) Livelihoods - 15 (Rs 2500- per hectare)
Per unit area costing Rs 16500- per hectare
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845 Conservation Technology Adoption Component
On farm Off-farm Treatment and protection
Land Development Land Drainage Field Bunding Graded Bunding Terracing
Drainage Channel
treatment amp protection
Check dam Water conservation
Micro-Irrigation Water
Harvesting Farm Pond Diversion Dam GuIly Plugging amp Stream bank protection etc
Inputs Seeds amp plants manures amp fertilizers soil amendment
Agronomic
Measures
Conservation Farming Cropping System Water Management
Safe
surface runoff
Grassed Water ways Channel
Treatment amp Improvement Safe water disposal amp outlet
846 Livelihood Component
It includes the following
(i) Agriculture (field crops)
(ii) Fishery
(iii) Piggery
(iv) Sericulture
(v) Horticulture including setting up of nursery units
(vi) Composting unit
(vii) Apiculture
(viii) Poultry duckery
(ix) Floriculture including establishment of nursery units amp others
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9 WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN SHIFTING CULTIVATION AREAS (WDPSCA)
The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards it is a 100 central assistance through the ministry of agriculture amp co-operation Government of India
sum Implementation during VIIIth Plan
12 (twelve) Watershed Projects were taken up from the year 1995-96 All the twelve projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan (1999-2000)
lsaquo Total Area for Treatment
lsaquo Total Area Treatment (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total families Treated
sum Implementation during IXth Plan
= 1294450 ha
= 1294450 ha
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= 3692 nos
38 (thirty eight) new Watershed Projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan ie 1999-2000 The Projects were completed during the Xth Plan ie 2006-07
lsaquo Total Geographical Area
lsaquo Total Area Treated (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total Families Treated
= 3698300 ha
= 3228200 ha
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= 7612 nos
sum Implementation during Xth Plan amp XIth Plan
During 2006-07 (end of Xth Plan) 63 (sixty three) Watershed Projects was approved by the State Level Steering Committee and the Government of India which are ongoing
lsaquo Total Geographical Area = 4379200 ha
lsaquo Proposed Area for Treatment = 3160000 ha
lsaquo Total Project Cost = Rs 347600 lakhs
lsaquo Total Families to be Benefitted = 9865 nos
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)
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TU
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tota
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49 p
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unde
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IDF
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l of
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(20
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2-03
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nder
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2004
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to 2
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middot XII
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9-10
) an
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pro
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proj
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of t
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9 pr
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R V
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amp F
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PR
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(KO
PL
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tota
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2 w
ater
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ave
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ith 1
145
fam
ilies
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PHOTO SECTION
annual report 2011 - 2012
BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
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PROGRAMMES OF THE DEPARTMENT The programmesschemes implemented by the Department include both Centrally Sponsored Schemes
as well as State Plan Schemes
A State Plan Schemes
(1) Soil amp Water Conservation in General Areas
(2) Jhum Control Scheme
(3) Improved JhumBun Cultivation Scheme
(4) Watershed Management Programme
B Centrally Sponsored Schemes
(1) Integrated Wasteland Development Programme (IWDP)
(2) Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)
C Additional Central Assistance
(1) Watershed Development Project in Shifting Cultivation Areas (WDPSCA)
(2)Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)
D NABARD Loan
Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF)
E Other Government of India Schemes
(1) Soil Conservation for enhancing the productivity of degraded lands in the catchment of River Kopili in Jaintia Hills District under Macro-Management Mode of Agriculture Department Meghalaya
(2) Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Yojna (RKVY) with the State Agriculture Department as Nodal Department
F Special Plan Assistance
(1) Cherrapunjee Ecological Project- Restoration of Degraded Lands Under Sohra Plateau
A State Plan Schemes
1 Soil amp Water Conservation In General Areas
This scheme covers the general areas outside those not specifically covered by other packages of schemes of the Department Its main objective is to reduce soil erosion hazards and land degradation and conservation of water where individualsgroups of farmers are targeted Activities taken up under this Scheme include terracing and reclamation erosion control water conservation and distribution afforestation cashhorticulture crops development works water harvesting works farm ponds etc
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2 Jhum Control Scheme
The scheme was implemented since inception of the state The aims and objectives of the scheme are to wean away the jhummia families from the primitive and destructive type of cultivation to settled cultivation by providing permanent land for sustainable cultivation with assured irrigation and to protect the barren hill slopes with vegetation such as cash crophorticultural plantations and afforestation programmes Due to financial constraint under the State Plan Fund at present only cashhorticultural crop plantation programmes are being taken up
3 Improved JhumBun Cultivation Scheme
The Scheme of Improved Jhum Bun Cultivation is a new scheme where jhummias are allowed to practice their traditional method of cultivation in one single plot continuously for 3-4 years but with a little modification in which the soil and water conservation practices like graded bunding with safe disposal outlets and grassed waterways will be constructed and necessary inputs like improved seeds and locally available organic manures are provided to them The upper reaches of the hillock will be covered with afforestation plantation whereas in the middle reaches horticulture plantation will be taken up and the lower reaches with agricultural development activities
Objectives
a Prevention of land degradation by adopting multi-disciplinary integrated approach of soil and water conservation practices
b Improvement of land capability soil moisture regime and soil-plant-nutrient relationship
c To improve the social and economic fabrics of the shifting cultivators and ensure productivity on a sustainable basis
d To intercept surface run-off provide safe disposal of surface run-off to encourage sub surface and base flow
Under this scheme 7(Seven) pilot projects on a pilot basis are being implemented- one each in all the 7 Districts of the State
4 Watershed Management Programme
The programme aims for treating the micro watersheds on an integrated approach The activities include treatment of arable land non-arable land and drainage lines Due to fund constraint the activities have been confined mainly to afforestation cashhorticultural crop developmental works
B Centrally Sponsored Schemes
1 Integrated Wasteland Development Programme (IWDP)
The scheme is funded by the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The Central Share is 9166 and the State Share is 834The Scheme has been implemented since 1999 -2000
The main objective of the programme is to improve the productivity of wastelands and thereby improve
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the living standards of the rural poor who own these lands The development of these wastelands is taken up on a watershed basis Special emphasis is given to conservation of soil moisture in situ
through integrated approach with bottom up planning
2 Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)
During 2009-10 the Government of India Ministry of Rural Development Department of Land Resources has approved for treatment of 30000 hectares in 18 watershed projects of the State The Central and State share sharing component is in the ratio of 9010 percent The main objectives of this programme are as follows
1 To dissipate soil and water erosion and surface run-off
2 To harvest recycle surface runoff and rainwater
3 To enhance soil moisture regime water holding capacity
4 To promote sub-surface flow base flow and ground water recharge
5 To improve soil health and tilth
6 To improve production and productivity
7 To promote generation and gainful employment opportunities
C Special Central Assistance Schemes
1 Watershed Development Project in Shifting Cultivation Areas (WDPSCA)
- The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards It is a 100 Central assistance through the Ministry of Agriculture amp Co-operation Government of India
The main thrust of the project is as follows
bull Protect hill slopes of jhum areas through soil and water conservation measures on a watershed basis
bull Encourage and assist jhummia families to develop jhum land for productive uses with improved cultivation and suitable package of practices leading to settled cultivation
bull Improved socio-economic status of jhummia families through householdland-based activities
bull Mitigate ill effects of shifting cultivation by introducing appropriate land use as per land capacity and improved technologies
2 Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)
This is a Central assistance scheme sponsored by the Ministry of Water Resources It is in the form of central grant (90 of the project cost) and the balance cost of the project (10) as the Statersquos share which is to be arranged by the state government from its own resources The main thrust of the programme is to increase the area under irrigation thereby increasing the productivity of the area and improving the socio-economic condition of the people
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D NABARD Loan - Soil amp Water Conservation Scheme Under RIDF
The Department started implementing Scheme under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund shyNABARD Loan from the year 2000-2001 onwards
The basic objective of the scheme is to enhance the productivity of agriculture and its allied activities and in small river valleys thereby improving the socio-economic set up of the people in the rural areas Besides these the scheme also envisages to promote sustainable development through conservation and management of soil and water
E Other Government of India Schemes
(1) Soil and Water Conservation in the Catchment of River Kopili
The Department is implementing a scheme known as River Valley Project amp Flood Prone River (RVP
amp FPR) of River Kopili under the Macro-management mode The State Agriculture Department is
the Nodal Department of this centrally sponsored programme of the Ministry of Agriculture Department
of Agriculture amp Co-operation (Natural Resource Management Division)
Objectives -
bull Prevention of land degradation by adoption of appropriate based soil and water conservation measures on watershed approach
bull Improvement of land capability and moisture regime in the watersheds
bull Promotion of land-use to match land capability
bull Prevention of soil erosion and run off from the watershed to prevent premature siltation of reservoirs
The selection of the watersheds was based as per the priority list of the watersheds The Soil and Land Use Survey of India (SLUSI) was engaged in the task of priority delineation and detailed Soil survey of the Kopili Catchment The watersheds have been prioritized based on the magnitude and criticality of degradation into five categories viz Very High High Medium Low and Very Low
PRIORITY CATEGORY NO OF WATERSHEDS AREA IN HA
Very High 259 111516
High 84 37121
Medium 40 19320
Low 4 2032
GRAND TOTAL 387 169989
2 Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Yojana (RKVY)
The area of focus of this programme is for the development of Rainfed Farming Systems in and outside watershed areas as also integrated development of watershed areas wastelands river valleys
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and for activities relating to enhancement of horticultural production and popularization of micro irrigation systems The thrust area is to promote regeneration oftopsoil its health and tilth and to improve soil fertility crop production land and water productivity of watershed areas wasteland river valleysvalley bottom lands and the eco-system as a whole The fund is released by the State Agriculture Department for the schemes approved for implementation by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
F Cherrapunjee Ecological Project- Restoration of Degraded Lands Under Sohra Plateau
The Government of Meghalaya through the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation has initiated a
programme through the Eco Restoration to improve the ecology and environment of Sohra and its
adjoining villages which encompasses a total of 45 villages This project aims to shy
bull Ameliorate the ecology and environment of Sohra Plateau
bull Restore degraded lands
bull Strengthen village level institutions or NRM
bull Minimize human activities detrimental to the environment
bull Create avenues for sustainable livelihood
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PHYSICAL amp FINANCIALACHIEVEMENT UNDER VARIOUS SCHEMES
1 Soil and Water Conservation in General Areas
The physical and financial achievement under the Scheme upto 2011-12 is as undershy
Table
SOIL CONSERVATION SCHEME
ITEMS Achievement upto 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakh)
i Land Development (Terracing) 745792 Ha 11439
ii Reclamation of Valley Bottom Land 401690 Ha 6799
iii Erosion Control Works 1324907 Ha 118309
iv Water Conservation amp Distribution 970288 Ha 88286
v Afforestation 2063647 Ha 88073
vi Pasture Development Works 10350 Ha 1686
vii Water Harvesting 1631 Nos 50252
viii Cash Crop Development Works 253117 Ha Nurseries -2771381 Nos
88837
TOTAL 45375
Jhum Control Programme
The physical and financial achievement under the Scheme upto 2011-12 is as undershy
Table
JHUM CONTROL SCHEME
ITEMS ACHIEVEMENT UPTO 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakh)
i Terracing lsquo 43736
ii Reclamation 310699Ha 11380
iii Follow-up Programmes 582811 Ha 11360
iv Afforestation 382817Ha 11348
v IrrigationWater Conservation amp Distribution 683565 Ha 37154
vi Camp and Camp Equipments
vii Dwelling Houses
44500 Nos
166500 Nos
4306
3331
viii Drinking Water 30600 Nos 2531
ix Link Roads 66969 Kms 12185
x CashHorticultural Crop Development 783693 Ha Nurseries 1066203 Nos 190815
TOTAL 328146
2
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3 Improved Shifting Cultivation
The Government of Meghalaya had approved this new scheme on a pilot project basis from 2007shy08 These are as (i) Mukbu Village in Jaintia Hills and (ii) Mawthawniaw- Diskiang Village in West Khasi Hills during the year Total amountof expenditure on the Scheme for the year 2007-08 is Rs 285737000
5 (Five) more pilot projects one each for East Khasi Hills Ri-BhoiEast Garo Hills West Garo Hills and South Garo Hills Districts respectively were sanctioned during 2008 -09 as followsshy
1 East Khasi Hills District - Pdei Jarain Village Cluster
2 Ri-Bhoi District - Umladew Village
3 East Garo Hills District - Chimagre-Dawa-Chipit- Chima-Nengkra
4 West Garo Hills District - Ampangre-Ch u pongre-Mongalgre
5 South Garo Hills District - Deran-Songmong-Doren-Songgitcham-Ramigre Asinggre
Types of works under the Scheme
i Capacity BuildingTrainingField VisitExtension Service
ii Entry Point Activities Construction of Link RoadsDrinking Water Structure etc
iii Graded Bunding (i) Graded Bunds (ii) Loose Boulder amp (iii) Box Terracing
iv Safe Disposal Outlet
v Grassed Waterways
vi Reclamation of Valley Bottom Land
vii Follow-up Programmes Supply of Improved SeedsManures etc
viii Composite Nursery
ix Afforestation
x Agro-Horticulture
xi Agro-Forestry
xii Water Harvesting StructureDug-out PondsImpounded Ponds etc
xiii Water Distribution structure
xiv Check DamBoulder Check Dam
xv Camp Hut
xvi Domestic Livestock PromotionPiggeryPoultryCattleFisheryBee-Keeping etc
xvii Service Sector-CarpentryBlack SmithTailoringHandicrafts
xviii Kitchen Gardening
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4 Watershed Management Programme
The physical and financial achievements under the Scheme upto 2011-12
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
ITEMS ACHIEVEMENT UPTO 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakhs)
i Terrracing amp Land Reclamation 388621 Ha 20970
ii Follow-up Programmes Seeds Manures Fertilizers amp Cultivation Cost 292550 Ha 5777
iii Irrigation Water Conservation amp Distribution 391187 Ha 27516
iv Drinking 9500 Nos 1206
v Link Roads 17826 Ha 36571
vi Afforestation 670535 Ha 36614
vii Cash Crops Horticultural Development 271674 Ha Nurseries 425022 Nos 90600
viii Fodderamp Pasture
ix Water Harvesting Works
2200 Ha
17700 Nos
134
8176
x Erosion Control Works 152631 Ha 13437
TOTAL 241008
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5 THE INTEGRATED WASTELANDS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (IWDP)
The Integrated Wastelands Development Programme (IWDP) launched in 1989 under the aegis of the National Wastelands Development Board aimed at development of wastelands on watershed basis With an intention of involving village communities in the implementation of Watershed Development Projects (WDP) under IWDP the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) Government of India (GOI) adopted the WDP Guidelines (1995) wef 141995 which was subsequently revised in August 2001 (WDP Revised Guidelines 2001) To further simplify procedures and involve the PRI more meaningfully in Planning Implementation and Management of Economic Development Activities in rural areas the GOI evolved New Guidelines for Hariyali (2003) which are under implementation wef April 1 2003
i) There are 112 Projects sanctioned by GOI as follows
Year of Sanction of lWDP Project
Project Period
East Khasi Hills
West Khasi Hills
Jaintia Hills
Ri Bhoi East Garo Hills
West Garo Hills
South Garo Hills
Total GOIrsquos cut off dcie of completion
1999shy2000
1999-2000 to
2002-03 - Project II Project I 2 nos
March 2011
2000-01 2000-01
to 2004-05
Project I Project I Project I Project I Project I 5 nos March 2011
2003-04 2003-04
to 2007-08
Project II Project
III Project II Project II Project II Project II Projectll 7 nos December
2012
2004-05 2004-05
to 2008-09
Project
III
Project
IV
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III 7nos
December 2012
2005-06 2005-06
to 2009-10
Project IV to Xl1
Project V to XI
Project IVtoVIII
Project IV to Vll1
Project IV to VIII
Project IV to XII
Project IV to VIII
45 nos December
2012
2006-07 2006-07
to 2010-11
Project XIII to XXI
Project XII to XVIII
Project IXto XIV
Project IXtoXI
Project IX to XV
Project XIII to XXI
Project IX to XIII 46 nos
December 2012
Total - 21 nos 17 nos 14 nos 11 nos 15 nos 21 nos 13 nos 112 nos
ii) Prescribe yearly release of fund ()
a) Projects sanctioned in 1999-2000 [WDP Guide lines (1999)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 10 20 20 15 10 10
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b) Projects sanctioned in 2000-2001 [WDP Guide lines (2001)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 15 15 15 15 15 10
c) Project sanctioned in 2003-04 up to 2006-07 [Hariyali guidelines (2003)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1 st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst
15 30 30 15 10
The above 112 projects are for treatment of 439 micro watersheds covering a total area of 221225 hectare with a total cost of Rs1305325 lakh for which cost sharing is 9167 by GOI and 833 by State Government that is RS1200222 lakh Central Share and Rs1 05106 lakh State Share respectively
The District-wise physical target and financial implication is shown below
Name of District No of Projects
Project Cost
Area of treatmentCS (Rs in lakh)
SS (Rs in lakh)
Total (Rs in lakh)
East Khasi Hills 21 212108 19282 231390 38565
West Khasi Hills 17 175234 13750 188984 33496
Jaintia Hills 14 147120 13374 160494 26749
Ri Bhoi 11 150700 13700 164400 27400
East Garo Hills 15 178750 16250 195000 32500
West Garo Hills 21 204310 16750 221060 38515
South Garo Hills 13 132000 12000 144000 24300
Total 112 1200222 105106 1305328 221225
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6 INTEGRATED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (IWMP)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified
approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in a realistic and
holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved
the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major areas
in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State
Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level constitution of District
Project - Level Institutions for implementation of the projects for the Participatory Watershed Projects with
financial social and economic empowerment to the watershed communities in close coordination with the
local institutions Another aspect is the equity and participatory resources management with due regards to the
economically weaker section within the village community
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INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING
The Central Assistance for setting up of the State Level Nodal Agency for implementation of IWMP
during 2009-10 has also been sanctioned amounting to Rs7125 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring
Grants vide GOIrsquos Letter NOK11 01192009IWMP (IS) dt 1792009
The Central Assistance for setting up of District Watershed Cell cum Data Centre (DWCDC) during
2009-10 has also been amounting to Rs 5950 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring Grants vide letter
No K1101192009IWMP (IS) dt 922010
ACCELERATED BENEFIT IRRIGATION PROGRAMME
9 Nos Ongoing Projects under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme
Year of Commencement 2009-10
Remark The above projects have been completed during 2011-12
7
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8 RASHTRIYA KRISHI VIGYAN YOJANA
The Scheme is funded by the Agriculture Department and implemented by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
81 Aim of RKVY
The National Agriculture Development Programme (NADP) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) aims to achieve 4 annual growth in the agriculture sector during the XI Plan period by ensuring a holistic development of agriculture amp allied sectors
82 Objectives of RKVY
The main objectives of RKVY are
(i) To incentivize the States so as to increase public investment in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(ii) Toprovide flexibility amp autonomy to States in the process of planning and executing Agriculture amp Allied Sector Schemes
(iii) To ensure the preparation of agriculture plans for the Districts and the States based on agroshyclimatic conditions availability of Technology and natural resources
(iv) To ensure that the local needs crops priorities are reflected in the agricultural plans of the states
(v) To achieve the goal of reducing the yield gaps in important crops through focused interventions
(vi) To maximize returns to the farmers in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(vii) To bring about quantifiable changes in the production amp productivity of various components of Agriculture amp Allied Sectors by addressing them in a holistic manner
83 Basic Features of RKVY
Amongst other the basic feature under RKVY is that the states are given sufficient fiexibility under the scheme to make appropriate local choices so that the outcomes are as envisaged in the aims amp objectives
While the other seeks to encourage convergence with schemes like NREGS SGSY BRGF including Watershed Development
84 ProjectScheme Proposal
841 Area of focus
(i) Development of Rainfed Farming System in amp outside watershed areas as also Integrated Development of Watershed area Wastelands and river valleys Assistance for development of land as also assistance for horticulture generating livelihoods for farmers Below the Poverty Line (BPL) in particular
(ii) Activities relating to enhancement of Horticultural production amp popularization of micro-irrigation systems
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Assistance will be available for nursery development horticulture activities including marketing and dripsprinkler irrigation
842 Particulars of Schemes under RKVY
The proposed schemes are as follows
I Soil amp Water Conservation for enhancing crop production amp productivity in river valley valley bottom lands
II Soil amp Water Conservation for improving crop production amp productivity of cultivated Jhum amp Bun lands including abandoned Jhum amp Bun lands
III Soil amp Water Conservation for restoring amp reclaiming cultivable wastelands affected by mining amp quarrying
IV Soil amp Water Conservation for improvement of traditional water conservation amp distribution system for enhanced crop production
843 Strategy for Implementation of the above Schemes
Keeping in view of the aim for achieving 4 growth under agriculture sector by ensuring holistic amp realistic development of agri and allied service including the area of focus the strategy for implementation of the above schemes under RKVY is outlined as followsshy
1 Improvement of Soil health amp tilth
2 Promotion of moisture regime within the soil profile
3 Improvement of crop production
4 Promotion of cropping intensity (crop-rotational system)
5 Water management
6 Promotion of household gardening for crop production
7 Land and water resources treatment for protective amp productive uses
8 Promotion of IFS amp SALT System for enhanced production amp productivity under Agri amp allied sectors
9 Promotion of livelihoods gainful employment opportunity
844 Project Components
The above schemes under RKVY constitute the following components
(i) Conservation Technology Adoption Adoption of appropriate Soil amp Water Conservation techniques amp measures (Biological Agronomic and MechanicalEngineering) - 85 (Rs 14000- per hectare)
(ii) Livelihoods - 15 (Rs 2500- per hectare)
Per unit area costing Rs 16500- per hectare
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845 Conservation Technology Adoption Component
On farm Off-farm Treatment and protection
Land Development Land Drainage Field Bunding Graded Bunding Terracing
Drainage Channel
treatment amp protection
Check dam Water conservation
Micro-Irrigation Water
Harvesting Farm Pond Diversion Dam GuIly Plugging amp Stream bank protection etc
Inputs Seeds amp plants manures amp fertilizers soil amendment
Agronomic
Measures
Conservation Farming Cropping System Water Management
Safe
surface runoff
Grassed Water ways Channel
Treatment amp Improvement Safe water disposal amp outlet
846 Livelihood Component
It includes the following
(i) Agriculture (field crops)
(ii) Fishery
(iii) Piggery
(iv) Sericulture
(v) Horticulture including setting up of nursery units
(vi) Composting unit
(vii) Apiculture
(viii) Poultry duckery
(ix) Floriculture including establishment of nursery units amp others
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9 WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN SHIFTING CULTIVATION AREAS (WDPSCA)
The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards it is a 100 central assistance through the ministry of agriculture amp co-operation Government of India
sum Implementation during VIIIth Plan
12 (twelve) Watershed Projects were taken up from the year 1995-96 All the twelve projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan (1999-2000)
lsaquo Total Area for Treatment
lsaquo Total Area Treatment (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total families Treated
sum Implementation during IXth Plan
= 1294450 ha
= 1294450 ha
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= 3692 nos
38 (thirty eight) new Watershed Projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan ie 1999-2000 The Projects were completed during the Xth Plan ie 2006-07
lsaquo Total Geographical Area
lsaquo Total Area Treated (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total Families Treated
= 3698300 ha
= 3228200 ha
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= 7612 nos
sum Implementation during Xth Plan amp XIth Plan
During 2006-07 (end of Xth Plan) 63 (sixty three) Watershed Projects was approved by the State Level Steering Committee and the Government of India which are ongoing
lsaquo Total Geographical Area = 4379200 ha
lsaquo Proposed Area for Treatment = 3160000 ha
lsaquo Total Project Cost = Rs 347600 lakhs
lsaquo Total Families to be Benefitted = 9865 nos
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)
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TU
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tota
l of
49 p
roje
cts
had
been
impl
emen
ted
unde
r th
e R
IDF
NA
BA
RD
Loa
n A
tota
l of
12 p
roje
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unde
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IDF
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(20
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1 to
200
2-03
) 1
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ojec
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nder
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2004
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to 2
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unde
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middot XII
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007-
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200
9-10
) an
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pro
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der
RID
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2009
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proj
ects
und
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Out
of t
he 4
9 pr
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ts 4
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roje
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unde
r RID
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to 2
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XIV
hav
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IVE
R V
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Y P
RO
JEC
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amp F
LO
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PR
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(KO
PL
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tota
l of 1
2 w
ater
shed
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unde
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rior
ity h
ave
been
cov
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und
er th
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of 1
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and
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ater
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21 w
ith 1
145
fam
ilies
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PHOTO SECTION
annual report 2011 - 2012
BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
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PROGRAMMES OF THE DEPARTMENT The programmesschemes implemented by the Department include both Centrally Sponsored Schemes
as well as State Plan Schemes
A State Plan Schemes
(1) Soil amp Water Conservation in General Areas
(2) Jhum Control Scheme
(3) Improved JhumBun Cultivation Scheme
(4) Watershed Management Programme
B Centrally Sponsored Schemes
(1) Integrated Wasteland Development Programme (IWDP)
(2) Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)
C Additional Central Assistance
(1) Watershed Development Project in Shifting Cultivation Areas (WDPSCA)
(2)Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)
D NABARD Loan
Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF)
E Other Government of India Schemes
(1) Soil Conservation for enhancing the productivity of degraded lands in the catchment of River Kopili in Jaintia Hills District under Macro-Management Mode of Agriculture Department Meghalaya
(2) Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Yojna (RKVY) with the State Agriculture Department as Nodal Department
F Special Plan Assistance
(1) Cherrapunjee Ecological Project- Restoration of Degraded Lands Under Sohra Plateau
A State Plan Schemes
1 Soil amp Water Conservation In General Areas
This scheme covers the general areas outside those not specifically covered by other packages of schemes of the Department Its main objective is to reduce soil erosion hazards and land degradation and conservation of water where individualsgroups of farmers are targeted Activities taken up under this Scheme include terracing and reclamation erosion control water conservation and distribution afforestation cashhorticulture crops development works water harvesting works farm ponds etc
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2 Jhum Control Scheme
The scheme was implemented since inception of the state The aims and objectives of the scheme are to wean away the jhummia families from the primitive and destructive type of cultivation to settled cultivation by providing permanent land for sustainable cultivation with assured irrigation and to protect the barren hill slopes with vegetation such as cash crophorticultural plantations and afforestation programmes Due to financial constraint under the State Plan Fund at present only cashhorticultural crop plantation programmes are being taken up
3 Improved JhumBun Cultivation Scheme
The Scheme of Improved Jhum Bun Cultivation is a new scheme where jhummias are allowed to practice their traditional method of cultivation in one single plot continuously for 3-4 years but with a little modification in which the soil and water conservation practices like graded bunding with safe disposal outlets and grassed waterways will be constructed and necessary inputs like improved seeds and locally available organic manures are provided to them The upper reaches of the hillock will be covered with afforestation plantation whereas in the middle reaches horticulture plantation will be taken up and the lower reaches with agricultural development activities
Objectives
a Prevention of land degradation by adopting multi-disciplinary integrated approach of soil and water conservation practices
b Improvement of land capability soil moisture regime and soil-plant-nutrient relationship
c To improve the social and economic fabrics of the shifting cultivators and ensure productivity on a sustainable basis
d To intercept surface run-off provide safe disposal of surface run-off to encourage sub surface and base flow
Under this scheme 7(Seven) pilot projects on a pilot basis are being implemented- one each in all the 7 Districts of the State
4 Watershed Management Programme
The programme aims for treating the micro watersheds on an integrated approach The activities include treatment of arable land non-arable land and drainage lines Due to fund constraint the activities have been confined mainly to afforestation cashhorticultural crop developmental works
B Centrally Sponsored Schemes
1 Integrated Wasteland Development Programme (IWDP)
The scheme is funded by the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The Central Share is 9166 and the State Share is 834The Scheme has been implemented since 1999 -2000
The main objective of the programme is to improve the productivity of wastelands and thereby improve
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the living standards of the rural poor who own these lands The development of these wastelands is taken up on a watershed basis Special emphasis is given to conservation of soil moisture in situ
through integrated approach with bottom up planning
2 Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)
During 2009-10 the Government of India Ministry of Rural Development Department of Land Resources has approved for treatment of 30000 hectares in 18 watershed projects of the State The Central and State share sharing component is in the ratio of 9010 percent The main objectives of this programme are as follows
1 To dissipate soil and water erosion and surface run-off
2 To harvest recycle surface runoff and rainwater
3 To enhance soil moisture regime water holding capacity
4 To promote sub-surface flow base flow and ground water recharge
5 To improve soil health and tilth
6 To improve production and productivity
7 To promote generation and gainful employment opportunities
C Special Central Assistance Schemes
1 Watershed Development Project in Shifting Cultivation Areas (WDPSCA)
- The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards It is a 100 Central assistance through the Ministry of Agriculture amp Co-operation Government of India
The main thrust of the project is as follows
bull Protect hill slopes of jhum areas through soil and water conservation measures on a watershed basis
bull Encourage and assist jhummia families to develop jhum land for productive uses with improved cultivation and suitable package of practices leading to settled cultivation
bull Improved socio-economic status of jhummia families through householdland-based activities
bull Mitigate ill effects of shifting cultivation by introducing appropriate land use as per land capacity and improved technologies
2 Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)
This is a Central assistance scheme sponsored by the Ministry of Water Resources It is in the form of central grant (90 of the project cost) and the balance cost of the project (10) as the Statersquos share which is to be arranged by the state government from its own resources The main thrust of the programme is to increase the area under irrigation thereby increasing the productivity of the area and improving the socio-economic condition of the people
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D NABARD Loan - Soil amp Water Conservation Scheme Under RIDF
The Department started implementing Scheme under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund shyNABARD Loan from the year 2000-2001 onwards
The basic objective of the scheme is to enhance the productivity of agriculture and its allied activities and in small river valleys thereby improving the socio-economic set up of the people in the rural areas Besides these the scheme also envisages to promote sustainable development through conservation and management of soil and water
E Other Government of India Schemes
(1) Soil and Water Conservation in the Catchment of River Kopili
The Department is implementing a scheme known as River Valley Project amp Flood Prone River (RVP
amp FPR) of River Kopili under the Macro-management mode The State Agriculture Department is
the Nodal Department of this centrally sponsored programme of the Ministry of Agriculture Department
of Agriculture amp Co-operation (Natural Resource Management Division)
Objectives -
bull Prevention of land degradation by adoption of appropriate based soil and water conservation measures on watershed approach
bull Improvement of land capability and moisture regime in the watersheds
bull Promotion of land-use to match land capability
bull Prevention of soil erosion and run off from the watershed to prevent premature siltation of reservoirs
The selection of the watersheds was based as per the priority list of the watersheds The Soil and Land Use Survey of India (SLUSI) was engaged in the task of priority delineation and detailed Soil survey of the Kopili Catchment The watersheds have been prioritized based on the magnitude and criticality of degradation into five categories viz Very High High Medium Low and Very Low
PRIORITY CATEGORY NO OF WATERSHEDS AREA IN HA
Very High 259 111516
High 84 37121
Medium 40 19320
Low 4 2032
GRAND TOTAL 387 169989
2 Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Yojana (RKVY)
The area of focus of this programme is for the development of Rainfed Farming Systems in and outside watershed areas as also integrated development of watershed areas wastelands river valleys
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and for activities relating to enhancement of horticultural production and popularization of micro irrigation systems The thrust area is to promote regeneration oftopsoil its health and tilth and to improve soil fertility crop production land and water productivity of watershed areas wasteland river valleysvalley bottom lands and the eco-system as a whole The fund is released by the State Agriculture Department for the schemes approved for implementation by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
F Cherrapunjee Ecological Project- Restoration of Degraded Lands Under Sohra Plateau
The Government of Meghalaya through the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation has initiated a
programme through the Eco Restoration to improve the ecology and environment of Sohra and its
adjoining villages which encompasses a total of 45 villages This project aims to shy
bull Ameliorate the ecology and environment of Sohra Plateau
bull Restore degraded lands
bull Strengthen village level institutions or NRM
bull Minimize human activities detrimental to the environment
bull Create avenues for sustainable livelihood
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PHYSICAL amp FINANCIALACHIEVEMENT UNDER VARIOUS SCHEMES
1 Soil and Water Conservation in General Areas
The physical and financial achievement under the Scheme upto 2011-12 is as undershy
Table
SOIL CONSERVATION SCHEME
ITEMS Achievement upto 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakh)
i Land Development (Terracing) 745792 Ha 11439
ii Reclamation of Valley Bottom Land 401690 Ha 6799
iii Erosion Control Works 1324907 Ha 118309
iv Water Conservation amp Distribution 970288 Ha 88286
v Afforestation 2063647 Ha 88073
vi Pasture Development Works 10350 Ha 1686
vii Water Harvesting 1631 Nos 50252
viii Cash Crop Development Works 253117 Ha Nurseries -2771381 Nos
88837
TOTAL 45375
Jhum Control Programme
The physical and financial achievement under the Scheme upto 2011-12 is as undershy
Table
JHUM CONTROL SCHEME
ITEMS ACHIEVEMENT UPTO 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakh)
i Terracing lsquo 43736
ii Reclamation 310699Ha 11380
iii Follow-up Programmes 582811 Ha 11360
iv Afforestation 382817Ha 11348
v IrrigationWater Conservation amp Distribution 683565 Ha 37154
vi Camp and Camp Equipments
vii Dwelling Houses
44500 Nos
166500 Nos
4306
3331
viii Drinking Water 30600 Nos 2531
ix Link Roads 66969 Kms 12185
x CashHorticultural Crop Development 783693 Ha Nurseries 1066203 Nos 190815
TOTAL 328146
2
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3 Improved Shifting Cultivation
The Government of Meghalaya had approved this new scheme on a pilot project basis from 2007shy08 These are as (i) Mukbu Village in Jaintia Hills and (ii) Mawthawniaw- Diskiang Village in West Khasi Hills during the year Total amountof expenditure on the Scheme for the year 2007-08 is Rs 285737000
5 (Five) more pilot projects one each for East Khasi Hills Ri-BhoiEast Garo Hills West Garo Hills and South Garo Hills Districts respectively were sanctioned during 2008 -09 as followsshy
1 East Khasi Hills District - Pdei Jarain Village Cluster
2 Ri-Bhoi District - Umladew Village
3 East Garo Hills District - Chimagre-Dawa-Chipit- Chima-Nengkra
4 West Garo Hills District - Ampangre-Ch u pongre-Mongalgre
5 South Garo Hills District - Deran-Songmong-Doren-Songgitcham-Ramigre Asinggre
Types of works under the Scheme
i Capacity BuildingTrainingField VisitExtension Service
ii Entry Point Activities Construction of Link RoadsDrinking Water Structure etc
iii Graded Bunding (i) Graded Bunds (ii) Loose Boulder amp (iii) Box Terracing
iv Safe Disposal Outlet
v Grassed Waterways
vi Reclamation of Valley Bottom Land
vii Follow-up Programmes Supply of Improved SeedsManures etc
viii Composite Nursery
ix Afforestation
x Agro-Horticulture
xi Agro-Forestry
xii Water Harvesting StructureDug-out PondsImpounded Ponds etc
xiii Water Distribution structure
xiv Check DamBoulder Check Dam
xv Camp Hut
xvi Domestic Livestock PromotionPiggeryPoultryCattleFisheryBee-Keeping etc
xvii Service Sector-CarpentryBlack SmithTailoringHandicrafts
xviii Kitchen Gardening
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4 Watershed Management Programme
The physical and financial achievements under the Scheme upto 2011-12
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
ITEMS ACHIEVEMENT UPTO 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakhs)
i Terrracing amp Land Reclamation 388621 Ha 20970
ii Follow-up Programmes Seeds Manures Fertilizers amp Cultivation Cost 292550 Ha 5777
iii Irrigation Water Conservation amp Distribution 391187 Ha 27516
iv Drinking 9500 Nos 1206
v Link Roads 17826 Ha 36571
vi Afforestation 670535 Ha 36614
vii Cash Crops Horticultural Development 271674 Ha Nurseries 425022 Nos 90600
viii Fodderamp Pasture
ix Water Harvesting Works
2200 Ha
17700 Nos
134
8176
x Erosion Control Works 152631 Ha 13437
TOTAL 241008
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5 THE INTEGRATED WASTELANDS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (IWDP)
The Integrated Wastelands Development Programme (IWDP) launched in 1989 under the aegis of the National Wastelands Development Board aimed at development of wastelands on watershed basis With an intention of involving village communities in the implementation of Watershed Development Projects (WDP) under IWDP the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) Government of India (GOI) adopted the WDP Guidelines (1995) wef 141995 which was subsequently revised in August 2001 (WDP Revised Guidelines 2001) To further simplify procedures and involve the PRI more meaningfully in Planning Implementation and Management of Economic Development Activities in rural areas the GOI evolved New Guidelines for Hariyali (2003) which are under implementation wef April 1 2003
i) There are 112 Projects sanctioned by GOI as follows
Year of Sanction of lWDP Project
Project Period
East Khasi Hills
West Khasi Hills
Jaintia Hills
Ri Bhoi East Garo Hills
West Garo Hills
South Garo Hills
Total GOIrsquos cut off dcie of completion
1999shy2000
1999-2000 to
2002-03 - Project II Project I 2 nos
March 2011
2000-01 2000-01
to 2004-05
Project I Project I Project I Project I Project I 5 nos March 2011
2003-04 2003-04
to 2007-08
Project II Project
III Project II Project II Project II Project II Projectll 7 nos December
2012
2004-05 2004-05
to 2008-09
Project
III
Project
IV
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III 7nos
December 2012
2005-06 2005-06
to 2009-10
Project IV to Xl1
Project V to XI
Project IVtoVIII
Project IV to Vll1
Project IV to VIII
Project IV to XII
Project IV to VIII
45 nos December
2012
2006-07 2006-07
to 2010-11
Project XIII to XXI
Project XII to XVIII
Project IXto XIV
Project IXtoXI
Project IX to XV
Project XIII to XXI
Project IX to XIII 46 nos
December 2012
Total - 21 nos 17 nos 14 nos 11 nos 15 nos 21 nos 13 nos 112 nos
ii) Prescribe yearly release of fund ()
a) Projects sanctioned in 1999-2000 [WDP Guide lines (1999)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 10 20 20 15 10 10
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b) Projects sanctioned in 2000-2001 [WDP Guide lines (2001)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 15 15 15 15 15 10
c) Project sanctioned in 2003-04 up to 2006-07 [Hariyali guidelines (2003)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1 st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst
15 30 30 15 10
The above 112 projects are for treatment of 439 micro watersheds covering a total area of 221225 hectare with a total cost of Rs1305325 lakh for which cost sharing is 9167 by GOI and 833 by State Government that is RS1200222 lakh Central Share and Rs1 05106 lakh State Share respectively
The District-wise physical target and financial implication is shown below
Name of District No of Projects
Project Cost
Area of treatmentCS (Rs in lakh)
SS (Rs in lakh)
Total (Rs in lakh)
East Khasi Hills 21 212108 19282 231390 38565
West Khasi Hills 17 175234 13750 188984 33496
Jaintia Hills 14 147120 13374 160494 26749
Ri Bhoi 11 150700 13700 164400 27400
East Garo Hills 15 178750 16250 195000 32500
West Garo Hills 21 204310 16750 221060 38515
South Garo Hills 13 132000 12000 144000 24300
Total 112 1200222 105106 1305328 221225
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6 INTEGRATED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (IWMP)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified
approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in a realistic and
holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved
the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major areas
in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State
Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level constitution of District
Project - Level Institutions for implementation of the projects for the Participatory Watershed Projects with
financial social and economic empowerment to the watershed communities in close coordination with the
local institutions Another aspect is the equity and participatory resources management with due regards to the
economically weaker section within the village community
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INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING
The Central Assistance for setting up of the State Level Nodal Agency for implementation of IWMP
during 2009-10 has also been sanctioned amounting to Rs7125 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring
Grants vide GOIrsquos Letter NOK11 01192009IWMP (IS) dt 1792009
The Central Assistance for setting up of District Watershed Cell cum Data Centre (DWCDC) during
2009-10 has also been amounting to Rs 5950 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring Grants vide letter
No K1101192009IWMP (IS) dt 922010
ACCELERATED BENEFIT IRRIGATION PROGRAMME
9 Nos Ongoing Projects under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme
Year of Commencement 2009-10
Remark The above projects have been completed during 2011-12
7
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8 RASHTRIYA KRISHI VIGYAN YOJANA
The Scheme is funded by the Agriculture Department and implemented by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
81 Aim of RKVY
The National Agriculture Development Programme (NADP) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) aims to achieve 4 annual growth in the agriculture sector during the XI Plan period by ensuring a holistic development of agriculture amp allied sectors
82 Objectives of RKVY
The main objectives of RKVY are
(i) To incentivize the States so as to increase public investment in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(ii) Toprovide flexibility amp autonomy to States in the process of planning and executing Agriculture amp Allied Sector Schemes
(iii) To ensure the preparation of agriculture plans for the Districts and the States based on agroshyclimatic conditions availability of Technology and natural resources
(iv) To ensure that the local needs crops priorities are reflected in the agricultural plans of the states
(v) To achieve the goal of reducing the yield gaps in important crops through focused interventions
(vi) To maximize returns to the farmers in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(vii) To bring about quantifiable changes in the production amp productivity of various components of Agriculture amp Allied Sectors by addressing them in a holistic manner
83 Basic Features of RKVY
Amongst other the basic feature under RKVY is that the states are given sufficient fiexibility under the scheme to make appropriate local choices so that the outcomes are as envisaged in the aims amp objectives
While the other seeks to encourage convergence with schemes like NREGS SGSY BRGF including Watershed Development
84 ProjectScheme Proposal
841 Area of focus
(i) Development of Rainfed Farming System in amp outside watershed areas as also Integrated Development of Watershed area Wastelands and river valleys Assistance for development of land as also assistance for horticulture generating livelihoods for farmers Below the Poverty Line (BPL) in particular
(ii) Activities relating to enhancement of Horticultural production amp popularization of micro-irrigation systems
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Assistance will be available for nursery development horticulture activities including marketing and dripsprinkler irrigation
842 Particulars of Schemes under RKVY
The proposed schemes are as follows
I Soil amp Water Conservation for enhancing crop production amp productivity in river valley valley bottom lands
II Soil amp Water Conservation for improving crop production amp productivity of cultivated Jhum amp Bun lands including abandoned Jhum amp Bun lands
III Soil amp Water Conservation for restoring amp reclaiming cultivable wastelands affected by mining amp quarrying
IV Soil amp Water Conservation for improvement of traditional water conservation amp distribution system for enhanced crop production
843 Strategy for Implementation of the above Schemes
Keeping in view of the aim for achieving 4 growth under agriculture sector by ensuring holistic amp realistic development of agri and allied service including the area of focus the strategy for implementation of the above schemes under RKVY is outlined as followsshy
1 Improvement of Soil health amp tilth
2 Promotion of moisture regime within the soil profile
3 Improvement of crop production
4 Promotion of cropping intensity (crop-rotational system)
5 Water management
6 Promotion of household gardening for crop production
7 Land and water resources treatment for protective amp productive uses
8 Promotion of IFS amp SALT System for enhanced production amp productivity under Agri amp allied sectors
9 Promotion of livelihoods gainful employment opportunity
844 Project Components
The above schemes under RKVY constitute the following components
(i) Conservation Technology Adoption Adoption of appropriate Soil amp Water Conservation techniques amp measures (Biological Agronomic and MechanicalEngineering) - 85 (Rs 14000- per hectare)
(ii) Livelihoods - 15 (Rs 2500- per hectare)
Per unit area costing Rs 16500- per hectare
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845 Conservation Technology Adoption Component
On farm Off-farm Treatment and protection
Land Development Land Drainage Field Bunding Graded Bunding Terracing
Drainage Channel
treatment amp protection
Check dam Water conservation
Micro-Irrigation Water
Harvesting Farm Pond Diversion Dam GuIly Plugging amp Stream bank protection etc
Inputs Seeds amp plants manures amp fertilizers soil amendment
Agronomic
Measures
Conservation Farming Cropping System Water Management
Safe
surface runoff
Grassed Water ways Channel
Treatment amp Improvement Safe water disposal amp outlet
846 Livelihood Component
It includes the following
(i) Agriculture (field crops)
(ii) Fishery
(iii) Piggery
(iv) Sericulture
(v) Horticulture including setting up of nursery units
(vi) Composting unit
(vii) Apiculture
(viii) Poultry duckery
(ix) Floriculture including establishment of nursery units amp others
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9 WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN SHIFTING CULTIVATION AREAS (WDPSCA)
The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards it is a 100 central assistance through the ministry of agriculture amp co-operation Government of India
sum Implementation during VIIIth Plan
12 (twelve) Watershed Projects were taken up from the year 1995-96 All the twelve projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan (1999-2000)
lsaquo Total Area for Treatment
lsaquo Total Area Treatment (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total families Treated
sum Implementation during IXth Plan
= 1294450 ha
= 1294450 ha
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= 3692 nos
38 (thirty eight) new Watershed Projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan ie 1999-2000 The Projects were completed during the Xth Plan ie 2006-07
lsaquo Total Geographical Area
lsaquo Total Area Treated (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total Families Treated
= 3698300 ha
= 3228200 ha
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= 7612 nos
sum Implementation during Xth Plan amp XIth Plan
During 2006-07 (end of Xth Plan) 63 (sixty three) Watershed Projects was approved by the State Level Steering Committee and the Government of India which are ongoing
lsaquo Total Geographical Area = 4379200 ha
lsaquo Proposed Area for Treatment = 3160000 ha
lsaquo Total Project Cost = Rs 347600 lakhs
lsaquo Total Families to be Benefitted = 9865 nos
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PHOTO SECTION
annual report 2011 - 2012
BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
PROGRAMMES OF THE DEPARTMENT The programmesschemes implemented by the Department include both Centrally Sponsored Schemes
as well as State Plan Schemes
A State Plan Schemes
(1) Soil amp Water Conservation in General Areas
(2) Jhum Control Scheme
(3) Improved JhumBun Cultivation Scheme
(4) Watershed Management Programme
B Centrally Sponsored Schemes
(1) Integrated Wasteland Development Programme (IWDP)
(2) Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)
C Additional Central Assistance
(1) Watershed Development Project in Shifting Cultivation Areas (WDPSCA)
(2)Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)
D NABARD Loan
Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF)
E Other Government of India Schemes
(1) Soil Conservation for enhancing the productivity of degraded lands in the catchment of River Kopili in Jaintia Hills District under Macro-Management Mode of Agriculture Department Meghalaya
(2) Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Yojna (RKVY) with the State Agriculture Department as Nodal Department
F Special Plan Assistance
(1) Cherrapunjee Ecological Project- Restoration of Degraded Lands Under Sohra Plateau
A State Plan Schemes
1 Soil amp Water Conservation In General Areas
This scheme covers the general areas outside those not specifically covered by other packages of schemes of the Department Its main objective is to reduce soil erosion hazards and land degradation and conservation of water where individualsgroups of farmers are targeted Activities taken up under this Scheme include terracing and reclamation erosion control water conservation and distribution afforestation cashhorticulture crops development works water harvesting works farm ponds etc
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2 Jhum Control Scheme
The scheme was implemented since inception of the state The aims and objectives of the scheme are to wean away the jhummia families from the primitive and destructive type of cultivation to settled cultivation by providing permanent land for sustainable cultivation with assured irrigation and to protect the barren hill slopes with vegetation such as cash crophorticultural plantations and afforestation programmes Due to financial constraint under the State Plan Fund at present only cashhorticultural crop plantation programmes are being taken up
3 Improved JhumBun Cultivation Scheme
The Scheme of Improved Jhum Bun Cultivation is a new scheme where jhummias are allowed to practice their traditional method of cultivation in one single plot continuously for 3-4 years but with a little modification in which the soil and water conservation practices like graded bunding with safe disposal outlets and grassed waterways will be constructed and necessary inputs like improved seeds and locally available organic manures are provided to them The upper reaches of the hillock will be covered with afforestation plantation whereas in the middle reaches horticulture plantation will be taken up and the lower reaches with agricultural development activities
Objectives
a Prevention of land degradation by adopting multi-disciplinary integrated approach of soil and water conservation practices
b Improvement of land capability soil moisture regime and soil-plant-nutrient relationship
c To improve the social and economic fabrics of the shifting cultivators and ensure productivity on a sustainable basis
d To intercept surface run-off provide safe disposal of surface run-off to encourage sub surface and base flow
Under this scheme 7(Seven) pilot projects on a pilot basis are being implemented- one each in all the 7 Districts of the State
4 Watershed Management Programme
The programme aims for treating the micro watersheds on an integrated approach The activities include treatment of arable land non-arable land and drainage lines Due to fund constraint the activities have been confined mainly to afforestation cashhorticultural crop developmental works
B Centrally Sponsored Schemes
1 Integrated Wasteland Development Programme (IWDP)
The scheme is funded by the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The Central Share is 9166 and the State Share is 834The Scheme has been implemented since 1999 -2000
The main objective of the programme is to improve the productivity of wastelands and thereby improve
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the living standards of the rural poor who own these lands The development of these wastelands is taken up on a watershed basis Special emphasis is given to conservation of soil moisture in situ
through integrated approach with bottom up planning
2 Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)
During 2009-10 the Government of India Ministry of Rural Development Department of Land Resources has approved for treatment of 30000 hectares in 18 watershed projects of the State The Central and State share sharing component is in the ratio of 9010 percent The main objectives of this programme are as follows
1 To dissipate soil and water erosion and surface run-off
2 To harvest recycle surface runoff and rainwater
3 To enhance soil moisture regime water holding capacity
4 To promote sub-surface flow base flow and ground water recharge
5 To improve soil health and tilth
6 To improve production and productivity
7 To promote generation and gainful employment opportunities
C Special Central Assistance Schemes
1 Watershed Development Project in Shifting Cultivation Areas (WDPSCA)
- The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards It is a 100 Central assistance through the Ministry of Agriculture amp Co-operation Government of India
The main thrust of the project is as follows
bull Protect hill slopes of jhum areas through soil and water conservation measures on a watershed basis
bull Encourage and assist jhummia families to develop jhum land for productive uses with improved cultivation and suitable package of practices leading to settled cultivation
bull Improved socio-economic status of jhummia families through householdland-based activities
bull Mitigate ill effects of shifting cultivation by introducing appropriate land use as per land capacity and improved technologies
2 Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)
This is a Central assistance scheme sponsored by the Ministry of Water Resources It is in the form of central grant (90 of the project cost) and the balance cost of the project (10) as the Statersquos share which is to be arranged by the state government from its own resources The main thrust of the programme is to increase the area under irrigation thereby increasing the productivity of the area and improving the socio-economic condition of the people
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D NABARD Loan - Soil amp Water Conservation Scheme Under RIDF
The Department started implementing Scheme under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund shyNABARD Loan from the year 2000-2001 onwards
The basic objective of the scheme is to enhance the productivity of agriculture and its allied activities and in small river valleys thereby improving the socio-economic set up of the people in the rural areas Besides these the scheme also envisages to promote sustainable development through conservation and management of soil and water
E Other Government of India Schemes
(1) Soil and Water Conservation in the Catchment of River Kopili
The Department is implementing a scheme known as River Valley Project amp Flood Prone River (RVP
amp FPR) of River Kopili under the Macro-management mode The State Agriculture Department is
the Nodal Department of this centrally sponsored programme of the Ministry of Agriculture Department
of Agriculture amp Co-operation (Natural Resource Management Division)
Objectives -
bull Prevention of land degradation by adoption of appropriate based soil and water conservation measures on watershed approach
bull Improvement of land capability and moisture regime in the watersheds
bull Promotion of land-use to match land capability
bull Prevention of soil erosion and run off from the watershed to prevent premature siltation of reservoirs
The selection of the watersheds was based as per the priority list of the watersheds The Soil and Land Use Survey of India (SLUSI) was engaged in the task of priority delineation and detailed Soil survey of the Kopili Catchment The watersheds have been prioritized based on the magnitude and criticality of degradation into five categories viz Very High High Medium Low and Very Low
PRIORITY CATEGORY NO OF WATERSHEDS AREA IN HA
Very High 259 111516
High 84 37121
Medium 40 19320
Low 4 2032
GRAND TOTAL 387 169989
2 Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Yojana (RKVY)
The area of focus of this programme is for the development of Rainfed Farming Systems in and outside watershed areas as also integrated development of watershed areas wastelands river valleys
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and for activities relating to enhancement of horticultural production and popularization of micro irrigation systems The thrust area is to promote regeneration oftopsoil its health and tilth and to improve soil fertility crop production land and water productivity of watershed areas wasteland river valleysvalley bottom lands and the eco-system as a whole The fund is released by the State Agriculture Department for the schemes approved for implementation by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
F Cherrapunjee Ecological Project- Restoration of Degraded Lands Under Sohra Plateau
The Government of Meghalaya through the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation has initiated a
programme through the Eco Restoration to improve the ecology and environment of Sohra and its
adjoining villages which encompasses a total of 45 villages This project aims to shy
bull Ameliorate the ecology and environment of Sohra Plateau
bull Restore degraded lands
bull Strengthen village level institutions or NRM
bull Minimize human activities detrimental to the environment
bull Create avenues for sustainable livelihood
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PHYSICAL amp FINANCIALACHIEVEMENT UNDER VARIOUS SCHEMES
1 Soil and Water Conservation in General Areas
The physical and financial achievement under the Scheme upto 2011-12 is as undershy
Table
SOIL CONSERVATION SCHEME
ITEMS Achievement upto 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakh)
i Land Development (Terracing) 745792 Ha 11439
ii Reclamation of Valley Bottom Land 401690 Ha 6799
iii Erosion Control Works 1324907 Ha 118309
iv Water Conservation amp Distribution 970288 Ha 88286
v Afforestation 2063647 Ha 88073
vi Pasture Development Works 10350 Ha 1686
vii Water Harvesting 1631 Nos 50252
viii Cash Crop Development Works 253117 Ha Nurseries -2771381 Nos
88837
TOTAL 45375
Jhum Control Programme
The physical and financial achievement under the Scheme upto 2011-12 is as undershy
Table
JHUM CONTROL SCHEME
ITEMS ACHIEVEMENT UPTO 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakh)
i Terracing lsquo 43736
ii Reclamation 310699Ha 11380
iii Follow-up Programmes 582811 Ha 11360
iv Afforestation 382817Ha 11348
v IrrigationWater Conservation amp Distribution 683565 Ha 37154
vi Camp and Camp Equipments
vii Dwelling Houses
44500 Nos
166500 Nos
4306
3331
viii Drinking Water 30600 Nos 2531
ix Link Roads 66969 Kms 12185
x CashHorticultural Crop Development 783693 Ha Nurseries 1066203 Nos 190815
TOTAL 328146
2
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3 Improved Shifting Cultivation
The Government of Meghalaya had approved this new scheme on a pilot project basis from 2007shy08 These are as (i) Mukbu Village in Jaintia Hills and (ii) Mawthawniaw- Diskiang Village in West Khasi Hills during the year Total amountof expenditure on the Scheme for the year 2007-08 is Rs 285737000
5 (Five) more pilot projects one each for East Khasi Hills Ri-BhoiEast Garo Hills West Garo Hills and South Garo Hills Districts respectively were sanctioned during 2008 -09 as followsshy
1 East Khasi Hills District - Pdei Jarain Village Cluster
2 Ri-Bhoi District - Umladew Village
3 East Garo Hills District - Chimagre-Dawa-Chipit- Chima-Nengkra
4 West Garo Hills District - Ampangre-Ch u pongre-Mongalgre
5 South Garo Hills District - Deran-Songmong-Doren-Songgitcham-Ramigre Asinggre
Types of works under the Scheme
i Capacity BuildingTrainingField VisitExtension Service
ii Entry Point Activities Construction of Link RoadsDrinking Water Structure etc
iii Graded Bunding (i) Graded Bunds (ii) Loose Boulder amp (iii) Box Terracing
iv Safe Disposal Outlet
v Grassed Waterways
vi Reclamation of Valley Bottom Land
vii Follow-up Programmes Supply of Improved SeedsManures etc
viii Composite Nursery
ix Afforestation
x Agro-Horticulture
xi Agro-Forestry
xii Water Harvesting StructureDug-out PondsImpounded Ponds etc
xiii Water Distribution structure
xiv Check DamBoulder Check Dam
xv Camp Hut
xvi Domestic Livestock PromotionPiggeryPoultryCattleFisheryBee-Keeping etc
xvii Service Sector-CarpentryBlack SmithTailoringHandicrafts
xviii Kitchen Gardening
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4 Watershed Management Programme
The physical and financial achievements under the Scheme upto 2011-12
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
ITEMS ACHIEVEMENT UPTO 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakhs)
i Terrracing amp Land Reclamation 388621 Ha 20970
ii Follow-up Programmes Seeds Manures Fertilizers amp Cultivation Cost 292550 Ha 5777
iii Irrigation Water Conservation amp Distribution 391187 Ha 27516
iv Drinking 9500 Nos 1206
v Link Roads 17826 Ha 36571
vi Afforestation 670535 Ha 36614
vii Cash Crops Horticultural Development 271674 Ha Nurseries 425022 Nos 90600
viii Fodderamp Pasture
ix Water Harvesting Works
2200 Ha
17700 Nos
134
8176
x Erosion Control Works 152631 Ha 13437
TOTAL 241008
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5 THE INTEGRATED WASTELANDS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (IWDP)
The Integrated Wastelands Development Programme (IWDP) launched in 1989 under the aegis of the National Wastelands Development Board aimed at development of wastelands on watershed basis With an intention of involving village communities in the implementation of Watershed Development Projects (WDP) under IWDP the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) Government of India (GOI) adopted the WDP Guidelines (1995) wef 141995 which was subsequently revised in August 2001 (WDP Revised Guidelines 2001) To further simplify procedures and involve the PRI more meaningfully in Planning Implementation and Management of Economic Development Activities in rural areas the GOI evolved New Guidelines for Hariyali (2003) which are under implementation wef April 1 2003
i) There are 112 Projects sanctioned by GOI as follows
Year of Sanction of lWDP Project
Project Period
East Khasi Hills
West Khasi Hills
Jaintia Hills
Ri Bhoi East Garo Hills
West Garo Hills
South Garo Hills
Total GOIrsquos cut off dcie of completion
1999shy2000
1999-2000 to
2002-03 - Project II Project I 2 nos
March 2011
2000-01 2000-01
to 2004-05
Project I Project I Project I Project I Project I 5 nos March 2011
2003-04 2003-04
to 2007-08
Project II Project
III Project II Project II Project II Project II Projectll 7 nos December
2012
2004-05 2004-05
to 2008-09
Project
III
Project
IV
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III 7nos
December 2012
2005-06 2005-06
to 2009-10
Project IV to Xl1
Project V to XI
Project IVtoVIII
Project IV to Vll1
Project IV to VIII
Project IV to XII
Project IV to VIII
45 nos December
2012
2006-07 2006-07
to 2010-11
Project XIII to XXI
Project XII to XVIII
Project IXto XIV
Project IXtoXI
Project IX to XV
Project XIII to XXI
Project IX to XIII 46 nos
December 2012
Total - 21 nos 17 nos 14 nos 11 nos 15 nos 21 nos 13 nos 112 nos
ii) Prescribe yearly release of fund ()
a) Projects sanctioned in 1999-2000 [WDP Guide lines (1999)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 10 20 20 15 10 10
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b) Projects sanctioned in 2000-2001 [WDP Guide lines (2001)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 15 15 15 15 15 10
c) Project sanctioned in 2003-04 up to 2006-07 [Hariyali guidelines (2003)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1 st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst
15 30 30 15 10
The above 112 projects are for treatment of 439 micro watersheds covering a total area of 221225 hectare with a total cost of Rs1305325 lakh for which cost sharing is 9167 by GOI and 833 by State Government that is RS1200222 lakh Central Share and Rs1 05106 lakh State Share respectively
The District-wise physical target and financial implication is shown below
Name of District No of Projects
Project Cost
Area of treatmentCS (Rs in lakh)
SS (Rs in lakh)
Total (Rs in lakh)
East Khasi Hills 21 212108 19282 231390 38565
West Khasi Hills 17 175234 13750 188984 33496
Jaintia Hills 14 147120 13374 160494 26749
Ri Bhoi 11 150700 13700 164400 27400
East Garo Hills 15 178750 16250 195000 32500
West Garo Hills 21 204310 16750 221060 38515
South Garo Hills 13 132000 12000 144000 24300
Total 112 1200222 105106 1305328 221225
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6 INTEGRATED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (IWMP)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified
approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in a realistic and
holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved
the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major areas
in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State
Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level constitution of District
Project - Level Institutions for implementation of the projects for the Participatory Watershed Projects with
financial social and economic empowerment to the watershed communities in close coordination with the
local institutions Another aspect is the equity and participatory resources management with due regards to the
economically weaker section within the village community
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INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING
The Central Assistance for setting up of the State Level Nodal Agency for implementation of IWMP
during 2009-10 has also been sanctioned amounting to Rs7125 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring
Grants vide GOIrsquos Letter NOK11 01192009IWMP (IS) dt 1792009
The Central Assistance for setting up of District Watershed Cell cum Data Centre (DWCDC) during
2009-10 has also been amounting to Rs 5950 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring Grants vide letter
No K1101192009IWMP (IS) dt 922010
ACCELERATED BENEFIT IRRIGATION PROGRAMME
9 Nos Ongoing Projects under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme
Year of Commencement 2009-10
Remark The above projects have been completed during 2011-12
7
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8 RASHTRIYA KRISHI VIGYAN YOJANA
The Scheme is funded by the Agriculture Department and implemented by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
81 Aim of RKVY
The National Agriculture Development Programme (NADP) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) aims to achieve 4 annual growth in the agriculture sector during the XI Plan period by ensuring a holistic development of agriculture amp allied sectors
82 Objectives of RKVY
The main objectives of RKVY are
(i) To incentivize the States so as to increase public investment in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(ii) Toprovide flexibility amp autonomy to States in the process of planning and executing Agriculture amp Allied Sector Schemes
(iii) To ensure the preparation of agriculture plans for the Districts and the States based on agroshyclimatic conditions availability of Technology and natural resources
(iv) To ensure that the local needs crops priorities are reflected in the agricultural plans of the states
(v) To achieve the goal of reducing the yield gaps in important crops through focused interventions
(vi) To maximize returns to the farmers in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(vii) To bring about quantifiable changes in the production amp productivity of various components of Agriculture amp Allied Sectors by addressing them in a holistic manner
83 Basic Features of RKVY
Amongst other the basic feature under RKVY is that the states are given sufficient fiexibility under the scheme to make appropriate local choices so that the outcomes are as envisaged in the aims amp objectives
While the other seeks to encourage convergence with schemes like NREGS SGSY BRGF including Watershed Development
84 ProjectScheme Proposal
841 Area of focus
(i) Development of Rainfed Farming System in amp outside watershed areas as also Integrated Development of Watershed area Wastelands and river valleys Assistance for development of land as also assistance for horticulture generating livelihoods for farmers Below the Poverty Line (BPL) in particular
(ii) Activities relating to enhancement of Horticultural production amp popularization of micro-irrigation systems
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Assistance will be available for nursery development horticulture activities including marketing and dripsprinkler irrigation
842 Particulars of Schemes under RKVY
The proposed schemes are as follows
I Soil amp Water Conservation for enhancing crop production amp productivity in river valley valley bottom lands
II Soil amp Water Conservation for improving crop production amp productivity of cultivated Jhum amp Bun lands including abandoned Jhum amp Bun lands
III Soil amp Water Conservation for restoring amp reclaiming cultivable wastelands affected by mining amp quarrying
IV Soil amp Water Conservation for improvement of traditional water conservation amp distribution system for enhanced crop production
843 Strategy for Implementation of the above Schemes
Keeping in view of the aim for achieving 4 growth under agriculture sector by ensuring holistic amp realistic development of agri and allied service including the area of focus the strategy for implementation of the above schemes under RKVY is outlined as followsshy
1 Improvement of Soil health amp tilth
2 Promotion of moisture regime within the soil profile
3 Improvement of crop production
4 Promotion of cropping intensity (crop-rotational system)
5 Water management
6 Promotion of household gardening for crop production
7 Land and water resources treatment for protective amp productive uses
8 Promotion of IFS amp SALT System for enhanced production amp productivity under Agri amp allied sectors
9 Promotion of livelihoods gainful employment opportunity
844 Project Components
The above schemes under RKVY constitute the following components
(i) Conservation Technology Adoption Adoption of appropriate Soil amp Water Conservation techniques amp measures (Biological Agronomic and MechanicalEngineering) - 85 (Rs 14000- per hectare)
(ii) Livelihoods - 15 (Rs 2500- per hectare)
Per unit area costing Rs 16500- per hectare
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845 Conservation Technology Adoption Component
On farm Off-farm Treatment and protection
Land Development Land Drainage Field Bunding Graded Bunding Terracing
Drainage Channel
treatment amp protection
Check dam Water conservation
Micro-Irrigation Water
Harvesting Farm Pond Diversion Dam GuIly Plugging amp Stream bank protection etc
Inputs Seeds amp plants manures amp fertilizers soil amendment
Agronomic
Measures
Conservation Farming Cropping System Water Management
Safe
surface runoff
Grassed Water ways Channel
Treatment amp Improvement Safe water disposal amp outlet
846 Livelihood Component
It includes the following
(i) Agriculture (field crops)
(ii) Fishery
(iii) Piggery
(iv) Sericulture
(v) Horticulture including setting up of nursery units
(vi) Composting unit
(vii) Apiculture
(viii) Poultry duckery
(ix) Floriculture including establishment of nursery units amp others
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9 WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN SHIFTING CULTIVATION AREAS (WDPSCA)
The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards it is a 100 central assistance through the ministry of agriculture amp co-operation Government of India
sum Implementation during VIIIth Plan
12 (twelve) Watershed Projects were taken up from the year 1995-96 All the twelve projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan (1999-2000)
lsaquo Total Area for Treatment
lsaquo Total Area Treatment (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total families Treated
sum Implementation during IXth Plan
= 1294450 ha
= 1294450 ha
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= 3692 nos
38 (thirty eight) new Watershed Projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan ie 1999-2000 The Projects were completed during the Xth Plan ie 2006-07
lsaquo Total Geographical Area
lsaquo Total Area Treated (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total Families Treated
= 3698300 ha
= 3228200 ha
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= 7612 nos
sum Implementation during Xth Plan amp XIth Plan
During 2006-07 (end of Xth Plan) 63 (sixty three) Watershed Projects was approved by the State Level Steering Committee and the Government of India which are ongoing
lsaquo Total Geographical Area = 4379200 ha
lsaquo Proposed Area for Treatment = 3160000 ha
lsaquo Total Project Cost = Rs 347600 lakhs
lsaquo Total Families to be Benefitted = 9865 nos
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PHOTO SECTION
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BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
2 Jhum Control Scheme
The scheme was implemented since inception of the state The aims and objectives of the scheme are to wean away the jhummia families from the primitive and destructive type of cultivation to settled cultivation by providing permanent land for sustainable cultivation with assured irrigation and to protect the barren hill slopes with vegetation such as cash crophorticultural plantations and afforestation programmes Due to financial constraint under the State Plan Fund at present only cashhorticultural crop plantation programmes are being taken up
3 Improved JhumBun Cultivation Scheme
The Scheme of Improved Jhum Bun Cultivation is a new scheme where jhummias are allowed to practice their traditional method of cultivation in one single plot continuously for 3-4 years but with a little modification in which the soil and water conservation practices like graded bunding with safe disposal outlets and grassed waterways will be constructed and necessary inputs like improved seeds and locally available organic manures are provided to them The upper reaches of the hillock will be covered with afforestation plantation whereas in the middle reaches horticulture plantation will be taken up and the lower reaches with agricultural development activities
Objectives
a Prevention of land degradation by adopting multi-disciplinary integrated approach of soil and water conservation practices
b Improvement of land capability soil moisture regime and soil-plant-nutrient relationship
c To improve the social and economic fabrics of the shifting cultivators and ensure productivity on a sustainable basis
d To intercept surface run-off provide safe disposal of surface run-off to encourage sub surface and base flow
Under this scheme 7(Seven) pilot projects on a pilot basis are being implemented- one each in all the 7 Districts of the State
4 Watershed Management Programme
The programme aims for treating the micro watersheds on an integrated approach The activities include treatment of arable land non-arable land and drainage lines Due to fund constraint the activities have been confined mainly to afforestation cashhorticultural crop developmental works
B Centrally Sponsored Schemes
1 Integrated Wasteland Development Programme (IWDP)
The scheme is funded by the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The Central Share is 9166 and the State Share is 834The Scheme has been implemented since 1999 -2000
The main objective of the programme is to improve the productivity of wastelands and thereby improve
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the living standards of the rural poor who own these lands The development of these wastelands is taken up on a watershed basis Special emphasis is given to conservation of soil moisture in situ
through integrated approach with bottom up planning
2 Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)
During 2009-10 the Government of India Ministry of Rural Development Department of Land Resources has approved for treatment of 30000 hectares in 18 watershed projects of the State The Central and State share sharing component is in the ratio of 9010 percent The main objectives of this programme are as follows
1 To dissipate soil and water erosion and surface run-off
2 To harvest recycle surface runoff and rainwater
3 To enhance soil moisture regime water holding capacity
4 To promote sub-surface flow base flow and ground water recharge
5 To improve soil health and tilth
6 To improve production and productivity
7 To promote generation and gainful employment opportunities
C Special Central Assistance Schemes
1 Watershed Development Project in Shifting Cultivation Areas (WDPSCA)
- The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards It is a 100 Central assistance through the Ministry of Agriculture amp Co-operation Government of India
The main thrust of the project is as follows
bull Protect hill slopes of jhum areas through soil and water conservation measures on a watershed basis
bull Encourage and assist jhummia families to develop jhum land for productive uses with improved cultivation and suitable package of practices leading to settled cultivation
bull Improved socio-economic status of jhummia families through householdland-based activities
bull Mitigate ill effects of shifting cultivation by introducing appropriate land use as per land capacity and improved technologies
2 Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)
This is a Central assistance scheme sponsored by the Ministry of Water Resources It is in the form of central grant (90 of the project cost) and the balance cost of the project (10) as the Statersquos share which is to be arranged by the state government from its own resources The main thrust of the programme is to increase the area under irrigation thereby increasing the productivity of the area and improving the socio-economic condition of the people
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D NABARD Loan - Soil amp Water Conservation Scheme Under RIDF
The Department started implementing Scheme under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund shyNABARD Loan from the year 2000-2001 onwards
The basic objective of the scheme is to enhance the productivity of agriculture and its allied activities and in small river valleys thereby improving the socio-economic set up of the people in the rural areas Besides these the scheme also envisages to promote sustainable development through conservation and management of soil and water
E Other Government of India Schemes
(1) Soil and Water Conservation in the Catchment of River Kopili
The Department is implementing a scheme known as River Valley Project amp Flood Prone River (RVP
amp FPR) of River Kopili under the Macro-management mode The State Agriculture Department is
the Nodal Department of this centrally sponsored programme of the Ministry of Agriculture Department
of Agriculture amp Co-operation (Natural Resource Management Division)
Objectives -
bull Prevention of land degradation by adoption of appropriate based soil and water conservation measures on watershed approach
bull Improvement of land capability and moisture regime in the watersheds
bull Promotion of land-use to match land capability
bull Prevention of soil erosion and run off from the watershed to prevent premature siltation of reservoirs
The selection of the watersheds was based as per the priority list of the watersheds The Soil and Land Use Survey of India (SLUSI) was engaged in the task of priority delineation and detailed Soil survey of the Kopili Catchment The watersheds have been prioritized based on the magnitude and criticality of degradation into five categories viz Very High High Medium Low and Very Low
PRIORITY CATEGORY NO OF WATERSHEDS AREA IN HA
Very High 259 111516
High 84 37121
Medium 40 19320
Low 4 2032
GRAND TOTAL 387 169989
2 Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Yojana (RKVY)
The area of focus of this programme is for the development of Rainfed Farming Systems in and outside watershed areas as also integrated development of watershed areas wastelands river valleys
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and for activities relating to enhancement of horticultural production and popularization of micro irrigation systems The thrust area is to promote regeneration oftopsoil its health and tilth and to improve soil fertility crop production land and water productivity of watershed areas wasteland river valleysvalley bottom lands and the eco-system as a whole The fund is released by the State Agriculture Department for the schemes approved for implementation by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
F Cherrapunjee Ecological Project- Restoration of Degraded Lands Under Sohra Plateau
The Government of Meghalaya through the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation has initiated a
programme through the Eco Restoration to improve the ecology and environment of Sohra and its
adjoining villages which encompasses a total of 45 villages This project aims to shy
bull Ameliorate the ecology and environment of Sohra Plateau
bull Restore degraded lands
bull Strengthen village level institutions or NRM
bull Minimize human activities detrimental to the environment
bull Create avenues for sustainable livelihood
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PHYSICAL amp FINANCIALACHIEVEMENT UNDER VARIOUS SCHEMES
1 Soil and Water Conservation in General Areas
The physical and financial achievement under the Scheme upto 2011-12 is as undershy
Table
SOIL CONSERVATION SCHEME
ITEMS Achievement upto 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakh)
i Land Development (Terracing) 745792 Ha 11439
ii Reclamation of Valley Bottom Land 401690 Ha 6799
iii Erosion Control Works 1324907 Ha 118309
iv Water Conservation amp Distribution 970288 Ha 88286
v Afforestation 2063647 Ha 88073
vi Pasture Development Works 10350 Ha 1686
vii Water Harvesting 1631 Nos 50252
viii Cash Crop Development Works 253117 Ha Nurseries -2771381 Nos
88837
TOTAL 45375
Jhum Control Programme
The physical and financial achievement under the Scheme upto 2011-12 is as undershy
Table
JHUM CONTROL SCHEME
ITEMS ACHIEVEMENT UPTO 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakh)
i Terracing lsquo 43736
ii Reclamation 310699Ha 11380
iii Follow-up Programmes 582811 Ha 11360
iv Afforestation 382817Ha 11348
v IrrigationWater Conservation amp Distribution 683565 Ha 37154
vi Camp and Camp Equipments
vii Dwelling Houses
44500 Nos
166500 Nos
4306
3331
viii Drinking Water 30600 Nos 2531
ix Link Roads 66969 Kms 12185
x CashHorticultural Crop Development 783693 Ha Nurseries 1066203 Nos 190815
TOTAL 328146
2
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3 Improved Shifting Cultivation
The Government of Meghalaya had approved this new scheme on a pilot project basis from 2007shy08 These are as (i) Mukbu Village in Jaintia Hills and (ii) Mawthawniaw- Diskiang Village in West Khasi Hills during the year Total amountof expenditure on the Scheme for the year 2007-08 is Rs 285737000
5 (Five) more pilot projects one each for East Khasi Hills Ri-BhoiEast Garo Hills West Garo Hills and South Garo Hills Districts respectively were sanctioned during 2008 -09 as followsshy
1 East Khasi Hills District - Pdei Jarain Village Cluster
2 Ri-Bhoi District - Umladew Village
3 East Garo Hills District - Chimagre-Dawa-Chipit- Chima-Nengkra
4 West Garo Hills District - Ampangre-Ch u pongre-Mongalgre
5 South Garo Hills District - Deran-Songmong-Doren-Songgitcham-Ramigre Asinggre
Types of works under the Scheme
i Capacity BuildingTrainingField VisitExtension Service
ii Entry Point Activities Construction of Link RoadsDrinking Water Structure etc
iii Graded Bunding (i) Graded Bunds (ii) Loose Boulder amp (iii) Box Terracing
iv Safe Disposal Outlet
v Grassed Waterways
vi Reclamation of Valley Bottom Land
vii Follow-up Programmes Supply of Improved SeedsManures etc
viii Composite Nursery
ix Afforestation
x Agro-Horticulture
xi Agro-Forestry
xii Water Harvesting StructureDug-out PondsImpounded Ponds etc
xiii Water Distribution structure
xiv Check DamBoulder Check Dam
xv Camp Hut
xvi Domestic Livestock PromotionPiggeryPoultryCattleFisheryBee-Keeping etc
xvii Service Sector-CarpentryBlack SmithTailoringHandicrafts
xviii Kitchen Gardening
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4 Watershed Management Programme
The physical and financial achievements under the Scheme upto 2011-12
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
ITEMS ACHIEVEMENT UPTO 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakhs)
i Terrracing amp Land Reclamation 388621 Ha 20970
ii Follow-up Programmes Seeds Manures Fertilizers amp Cultivation Cost 292550 Ha 5777
iii Irrigation Water Conservation amp Distribution 391187 Ha 27516
iv Drinking 9500 Nos 1206
v Link Roads 17826 Ha 36571
vi Afforestation 670535 Ha 36614
vii Cash Crops Horticultural Development 271674 Ha Nurseries 425022 Nos 90600
viii Fodderamp Pasture
ix Water Harvesting Works
2200 Ha
17700 Nos
134
8176
x Erosion Control Works 152631 Ha 13437
TOTAL 241008
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5 THE INTEGRATED WASTELANDS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (IWDP)
The Integrated Wastelands Development Programme (IWDP) launched in 1989 under the aegis of the National Wastelands Development Board aimed at development of wastelands on watershed basis With an intention of involving village communities in the implementation of Watershed Development Projects (WDP) under IWDP the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) Government of India (GOI) adopted the WDP Guidelines (1995) wef 141995 which was subsequently revised in August 2001 (WDP Revised Guidelines 2001) To further simplify procedures and involve the PRI more meaningfully in Planning Implementation and Management of Economic Development Activities in rural areas the GOI evolved New Guidelines for Hariyali (2003) which are under implementation wef April 1 2003
i) There are 112 Projects sanctioned by GOI as follows
Year of Sanction of lWDP Project
Project Period
East Khasi Hills
West Khasi Hills
Jaintia Hills
Ri Bhoi East Garo Hills
West Garo Hills
South Garo Hills
Total GOIrsquos cut off dcie of completion
1999shy2000
1999-2000 to
2002-03 - Project II Project I 2 nos
March 2011
2000-01 2000-01
to 2004-05
Project I Project I Project I Project I Project I 5 nos March 2011
2003-04 2003-04
to 2007-08
Project II Project
III Project II Project II Project II Project II Projectll 7 nos December
2012
2004-05 2004-05
to 2008-09
Project
III
Project
IV
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III 7nos
December 2012
2005-06 2005-06
to 2009-10
Project IV to Xl1
Project V to XI
Project IVtoVIII
Project IV to Vll1
Project IV to VIII
Project IV to XII
Project IV to VIII
45 nos December
2012
2006-07 2006-07
to 2010-11
Project XIII to XXI
Project XII to XVIII
Project IXto XIV
Project IXtoXI
Project IX to XV
Project XIII to XXI
Project IX to XIII 46 nos
December 2012
Total - 21 nos 17 nos 14 nos 11 nos 15 nos 21 nos 13 nos 112 nos
ii) Prescribe yearly release of fund ()
a) Projects sanctioned in 1999-2000 [WDP Guide lines (1999)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 10 20 20 15 10 10
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b) Projects sanctioned in 2000-2001 [WDP Guide lines (2001)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 15 15 15 15 15 10
c) Project sanctioned in 2003-04 up to 2006-07 [Hariyali guidelines (2003)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1 st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst
15 30 30 15 10
The above 112 projects are for treatment of 439 micro watersheds covering a total area of 221225 hectare with a total cost of Rs1305325 lakh for which cost sharing is 9167 by GOI and 833 by State Government that is RS1200222 lakh Central Share and Rs1 05106 lakh State Share respectively
The District-wise physical target and financial implication is shown below
Name of District No of Projects
Project Cost
Area of treatmentCS (Rs in lakh)
SS (Rs in lakh)
Total (Rs in lakh)
East Khasi Hills 21 212108 19282 231390 38565
West Khasi Hills 17 175234 13750 188984 33496
Jaintia Hills 14 147120 13374 160494 26749
Ri Bhoi 11 150700 13700 164400 27400
East Garo Hills 15 178750 16250 195000 32500
West Garo Hills 21 204310 16750 221060 38515
South Garo Hills 13 132000 12000 144000 24300
Total 112 1200222 105106 1305328 221225
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6 INTEGRATED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (IWMP)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified
approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in a realistic and
holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved
the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major areas
in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State
Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level constitution of District
Project - Level Institutions for implementation of the projects for the Participatory Watershed Projects with
financial social and economic empowerment to the watershed communities in close coordination with the
local institutions Another aspect is the equity and participatory resources management with due regards to the
economically weaker section within the village community
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INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING
The Central Assistance for setting up of the State Level Nodal Agency for implementation of IWMP
during 2009-10 has also been sanctioned amounting to Rs7125 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring
Grants vide GOIrsquos Letter NOK11 01192009IWMP (IS) dt 1792009
The Central Assistance for setting up of District Watershed Cell cum Data Centre (DWCDC) during
2009-10 has also been amounting to Rs 5950 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring Grants vide letter
No K1101192009IWMP (IS) dt 922010
ACCELERATED BENEFIT IRRIGATION PROGRAMME
9 Nos Ongoing Projects under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme
Year of Commencement 2009-10
Remark The above projects have been completed during 2011-12
7
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8 RASHTRIYA KRISHI VIGYAN YOJANA
The Scheme is funded by the Agriculture Department and implemented by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
81 Aim of RKVY
The National Agriculture Development Programme (NADP) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) aims to achieve 4 annual growth in the agriculture sector during the XI Plan period by ensuring a holistic development of agriculture amp allied sectors
82 Objectives of RKVY
The main objectives of RKVY are
(i) To incentivize the States so as to increase public investment in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(ii) Toprovide flexibility amp autonomy to States in the process of planning and executing Agriculture amp Allied Sector Schemes
(iii) To ensure the preparation of agriculture plans for the Districts and the States based on agroshyclimatic conditions availability of Technology and natural resources
(iv) To ensure that the local needs crops priorities are reflected in the agricultural plans of the states
(v) To achieve the goal of reducing the yield gaps in important crops through focused interventions
(vi) To maximize returns to the farmers in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(vii) To bring about quantifiable changes in the production amp productivity of various components of Agriculture amp Allied Sectors by addressing them in a holistic manner
83 Basic Features of RKVY
Amongst other the basic feature under RKVY is that the states are given sufficient fiexibility under the scheme to make appropriate local choices so that the outcomes are as envisaged in the aims amp objectives
While the other seeks to encourage convergence with schemes like NREGS SGSY BRGF including Watershed Development
84 ProjectScheme Proposal
841 Area of focus
(i) Development of Rainfed Farming System in amp outside watershed areas as also Integrated Development of Watershed area Wastelands and river valleys Assistance for development of land as also assistance for horticulture generating livelihoods for farmers Below the Poverty Line (BPL) in particular
(ii) Activities relating to enhancement of Horticultural production amp popularization of micro-irrigation systems
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Assistance will be available for nursery development horticulture activities including marketing and dripsprinkler irrigation
842 Particulars of Schemes under RKVY
The proposed schemes are as follows
I Soil amp Water Conservation for enhancing crop production amp productivity in river valley valley bottom lands
II Soil amp Water Conservation for improving crop production amp productivity of cultivated Jhum amp Bun lands including abandoned Jhum amp Bun lands
III Soil amp Water Conservation for restoring amp reclaiming cultivable wastelands affected by mining amp quarrying
IV Soil amp Water Conservation for improvement of traditional water conservation amp distribution system for enhanced crop production
843 Strategy for Implementation of the above Schemes
Keeping in view of the aim for achieving 4 growth under agriculture sector by ensuring holistic amp realistic development of agri and allied service including the area of focus the strategy for implementation of the above schemes under RKVY is outlined as followsshy
1 Improvement of Soil health amp tilth
2 Promotion of moisture regime within the soil profile
3 Improvement of crop production
4 Promotion of cropping intensity (crop-rotational system)
5 Water management
6 Promotion of household gardening for crop production
7 Land and water resources treatment for protective amp productive uses
8 Promotion of IFS amp SALT System for enhanced production amp productivity under Agri amp allied sectors
9 Promotion of livelihoods gainful employment opportunity
844 Project Components
The above schemes under RKVY constitute the following components
(i) Conservation Technology Adoption Adoption of appropriate Soil amp Water Conservation techniques amp measures (Biological Agronomic and MechanicalEngineering) - 85 (Rs 14000- per hectare)
(ii) Livelihoods - 15 (Rs 2500- per hectare)
Per unit area costing Rs 16500- per hectare
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845 Conservation Technology Adoption Component
On farm Off-farm Treatment and protection
Land Development Land Drainage Field Bunding Graded Bunding Terracing
Drainage Channel
treatment amp protection
Check dam Water conservation
Micro-Irrigation Water
Harvesting Farm Pond Diversion Dam GuIly Plugging amp Stream bank protection etc
Inputs Seeds amp plants manures amp fertilizers soil amendment
Agronomic
Measures
Conservation Farming Cropping System Water Management
Safe
surface runoff
Grassed Water ways Channel
Treatment amp Improvement Safe water disposal amp outlet
846 Livelihood Component
It includes the following
(i) Agriculture (field crops)
(ii) Fishery
(iii) Piggery
(iv) Sericulture
(v) Horticulture including setting up of nursery units
(vi) Composting unit
(vii) Apiculture
(viii) Poultry duckery
(ix) Floriculture including establishment of nursery units amp others
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9 WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN SHIFTING CULTIVATION AREAS (WDPSCA)
The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards it is a 100 central assistance through the ministry of agriculture amp co-operation Government of India
sum Implementation during VIIIth Plan
12 (twelve) Watershed Projects were taken up from the year 1995-96 All the twelve projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan (1999-2000)
lsaquo Total Area for Treatment
lsaquo Total Area Treatment (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total families Treated
sum Implementation during IXth Plan
= 1294450 ha
= 1294450 ha
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= 3692 nos
38 (thirty eight) new Watershed Projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan ie 1999-2000 The Projects were completed during the Xth Plan ie 2006-07
lsaquo Total Geographical Area
lsaquo Total Area Treated (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total Families Treated
= 3698300 ha
= 3228200 ha
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= 7612 nos
sum Implementation during Xth Plan amp XIth Plan
During 2006-07 (end of Xth Plan) 63 (sixty three) Watershed Projects was approved by the State Level Steering Committee and the Government of India which are ongoing
lsaquo Total Geographical Area = 4379200 ha
lsaquo Proposed Area for Treatment = 3160000 ha
lsaquo Total Project Cost = Rs 347600 lakhs
lsaquo Total Families to be Benefitted = 9865 nos
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49 p
roje
cts
had
been
impl
emen
ted
unde
r th
e R
IDF
NA
BA
RD
Loa
n A
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l of
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IDF
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(20
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1 to
200
2-03
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2004
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7 p
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r R
IDF
middot XII
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007-
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200
9-10
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pro
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RID
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2009
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d 9
proj
ects
und
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-XV
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of t
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9 pr
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ts 4
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to 2
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hav
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IVE
R V
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Y P
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LO
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2 w
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ave
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145
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PHOTO SECTION
annual report 2011 - 2012
BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
the living standards of the rural poor who own these lands The development of these wastelands is taken up on a watershed basis Special emphasis is given to conservation of soil moisture in situ
through integrated approach with bottom up planning
2 Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)
During 2009-10 the Government of India Ministry of Rural Development Department of Land Resources has approved for treatment of 30000 hectares in 18 watershed projects of the State The Central and State share sharing component is in the ratio of 9010 percent The main objectives of this programme are as follows
1 To dissipate soil and water erosion and surface run-off
2 To harvest recycle surface runoff and rainwater
3 To enhance soil moisture regime water holding capacity
4 To promote sub-surface flow base flow and ground water recharge
5 To improve soil health and tilth
6 To improve production and productivity
7 To promote generation and gainful employment opportunities
C Special Central Assistance Schemes
1 Watershed Development Project in Shifting Cultivation Areas (WDPSCA)
- The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards It is a 100 Central assistance through the Ministry of Agriculture amp Co-operation Government of India
The main thrust of the project is as follows
bull Protect hill slopes of jhum areas through soil and water conservation measures on a watershed basis
bull Encourage and assist jhummia families to develop jhum land for productive uses with improved cultivation and suitable package of practices leading to settled cultivation
bull Improved socio-economic status of jhummia families through householdland-based activities
bull Mitigate ill effects of shifting cultivation by introducing appropriate land use as per land capacity and improved technologies
2 Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)
This is a Central assistance scheme sponsored by the Ministry of Water Resources It is in the form of central grant (90 of the project cost) and the balance cost of the project (10) as the Statersquos share which is to be arranged by the state government from its own resources The main thrust of the programme is to increase the area under irrigation thereby increasing the productivity of the area and improving the socio-economic condition of the people
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D NABARD Loan - Soil amp Water Conservation Scheme Under RIDF
The Department started implementing Scheme under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund shyNABARD Loan from the year 2000-2001 onwards
The basic objective of the scheme is to enhance the productivity of agriculture and its allied activities and in small river valleys thereby improving the socio-economic set up of the people in the rural areas Besides these the scheme also envisages to promote sustainable development through conservation and management of soil and water
E Other Government of India Schemes
(1) Soil and Water Conservation in the Catchment of River Kopili
The Department is implementing a scheme known as River Valley Project amp Flood Prone River (RVP
amp FPR) of River Kopili under the Macro-management mode The State Agriculture Department is
the Nodal Department of this centrally sponsored programme of the Ministry of Agriculture Department
of Agriculture amp Co-operation (Natural Resource Management Division)
Objectives -
bull Prevention of land degradation by adoption of appropriate based soil and water conservation measures on watershed approach
bull Improvement of land capability and moisture regime in the watersheds
bull Promotion of land-use to match land capability
bull Prevention of soil erosion and run off from the watershed to prevent premature siltation of reservoirs
The selection of the watersheds was based as per the priority list of the watersheds The Soil and Land Use Survey of India (SLUSI) was engaged in the task of priority delineation and detailed Soil survey of the Kopili Catchment The watersheds have been prioritized based on the magnitude and criticality of degradation into five categories viz Very High High Medium Low and Very Low
PRIORITY CATEGORY NO OF WATERSHEDS AREA IN HA
Very High 259 111516
High 84 37121
Medium 40 19320
Low 4 2032
GRAND TOTAL 387 169989
2 Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Yojana (RKVY)
The area of focus of this programme is for the development of Rainfed Farming Systems in and outside watershed areas as also integrated development of watershed areas wastelands river valleys
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and for activities relating to enhancement of horticultural production and popularization of micro irrigation systems The thrust area is to promote regeneration oftopsoil its health and tilth and to improve soil fertility crop production land and water productivity of watershed areas wasteland river valleysvalley bottom lands and the eco-system as a whole The fund is released by the State Agriculture Department for the schemes approved for implementation by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
F Cherrapunjee Ecological Project- Restoration of Degraded Lands Under Sohra Plateau
The Government of Meghalaya through the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation has initiated a
programme through the Eco Restoration to improve the ecology and environment of Sohra and its
adjoining villages which encompasses a total of 45 villages This project aims to shy
bull Ameliorate the ecology and environment of Sohra Plateau
bull Restore degraded lands
bull Strengthen village level institutions or NRM
bull Minimize human activities detrimental to the environment
bull Create avenues for sustainable livelihood
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PHYSICAL amp FINANCIALACHIEVEMENT UNDER VARIOUS SCHEMES
1 Soil and Water Conservation in General Areas
The physical and financial achievement under the Scheme upto 2011-12 is as undershy
Table
SOIL CONSERVATION SCHEME
ITEMS Achievement upto 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakh)
i Land Development (Terracing) 745792 Ha 11439
ii Reclamation of Valley Bottom Land 401690 Ha 6799
iii Erosion Control Works 1324907 Ha 118309
iv Water Conservation amp Distribution 970288 Ha 88286
v Afforestation 2063647 Ha 88073
vi Pasture Development Works 10350 Ha 1686
vii Water Harvesting 1631 Nos 50252
viii Cash Crop Development Works 253117 Ha Nurseries -2771381 Nos
88837
TOTAL 45375
Jhum Control Programme
The physical and financial achievement under the Scheme upto 2011-12 is as undershy
Table
JHUM CONTROL SCHEME
ITEMS ACHIEVEMENT UPTO 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakh)
i Terracing lsquo 43736
ii Reclamation 310699Ha 11380
iii Follow-up Programmes 582811 Ha 11360
iv Afforestation 382817Ha 11348
v IrrigationWater Conservation amp Distribution 683565 Ha 37154
vi Camp and Camp Equipments
vii Dwelling Houses
44500 Nos
166500 Nos
4306
3331
viii Drinking Water 30600 Nos 2531
ix Link Roads 66969 Kms 12185
x CashHorticultural Crop Development 783693 Ha Nurseries 1066203 Nos 190815
TOTAL 328146
2
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3 Improved Shifting Cultivation
The Government of Meghalaya had approved this new scheme on a pilot project basis from 2007shy08 These are as (i) Mukbu Village in Jaintia Hills and (ii) Mawthawniaw- Diskiang Village in West Khasi Hills during the year Total amountof expenditure on the Scheme for the year 2007-08 is Rs 285737000
5 (Five) more pilot projects one each for East Khasi Hills Ri-BhoiEast Garo Hills West Garo Hills and South Garo Hills Districts respectively were sanctioned during 2008 -09 as followsshy
1 East Khasi Hills District - Pdei Jarain Village Cluster
2 Ri-Bhoi District - Umladew Village
3 East Garo Hills District - Chimagre-Dawa-Chipit- Chima-Nengkra
4 West Garo Hills District - Ampangre-Ch u pongre-Mongalgre
5 South Garo Hills District - Deran-Songmong-Doren-Songgitcham-Ramigre Asinggre
Types of works under the Scheme
i Capacity BuildingTrainingField VisitExtension Service
ii Entry Point Activities Construction of Link RoadsDrinking Water Structure etc
iii Graded Bunding (i) Graded Bunds (ii) Loose Boulder amp (iii) Box Terracing
iv Safe Disposal Outlet
v Grassed Waterways
vi Reclamation of Valley Bottom Land
vii Follow-up Programmes Supply of Improved SeedsManures etc
viii Composite Nursery
ix Afforestation
x Agro-Horticulture
xi Agro-Forestry
xii Water Harvesting StructureDug-out PondsImpounded Ponds etc
xiii Water Distribution structure
xiv Check DamBoulder Check Dam
xv Camp Hut
xvi Domestic Livestock PromotionPiggeryPoultryCattleFisheryBee-Keeping etc
xvii Service Sector-CarpentryBlack SmithTailoringHandicrafts
xviii Kitchen Gardening
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4 Watershed Management Programme
The physical and financial achievements under the Scheme upto 2011-12
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
ITEMS ACHIEVEMENT UPTO 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakhs)
i Terrracing amp Land Reclamation 388621 Ha 20970
ii Follow-up Programmes Seeds Manures Fertilizers amp Cultivation Cost 292550 Ha 5777
iii Irrigation Water Conservation amp Distribution 391187 Ha 27516
iv Drinking 9500 Nos 1206
v Link Roads 17826 Ha 36571
vi Afforestation 670535 Ha 36614
vii Cash Crops Horticultural Development 271674 Ha Nurseries 425022 Nos 90600
viii Fodderamp Pasture
ix Water Harvesting Works
2200 Ha
17700 Nos
134
8176
x Erosion Control Works 152631 Ha 13437
TOTAL 241008
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5 THE INTEGRATED WASTELANDS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (IWDP)
The Integrated Wastelands Development Programme (IWDP) launched in 1989 under the aegis of the National Wastelands Development Board aimed at development of wastelands on watershed basis With an intention of involving village communities in the implementation of Watershed Development Projects (WDP) under IWDP the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) Government of India (GOI) adopted the WDP Guidelines (1995) wef 141995 which was subsequently revised in August 2001 (WDP Revised Guidelines 2001) To further simplify procedures and involve the PRI more meaningfully in Planning Implementation and Management of Economic Development Activities in rural areas the GOI evolved New Guidelines for Hariyali (2003) which are under implementation wef April 1 2003
i) There are 112 Projects sanctioned by GOI as follows
Year of Sanction of lWDP Project
Project Period
East Khasi Hills
West Khasi Hills
Jaintia Hills
Ri Bhoi East Garo Hills
West Garo Hills
South Garo Hills
Total GOIrsquos cut off dcie of completion
1999shy2000
1999-2000 to
2002-03 - Project II Project I 2 nos
March 2011
2000-01 2000-01
to 2004-05
Project I Project I Project I Project I Project I 5 nos March 2011
2003-04 2003-04
to 2007-08
Project II Project
III Project II Project II Project II Project II Projectll 7 nos December
2012
2004-05 2004-05
to 2008-09
Project
III
Project
IV
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III 7nos
December 2012
2005-06 2005-06
to 2009-10
Project IV to Xl1
Project V to XI
Project IVtoVIII
Project IV to Vll1
Project IV to VIII
Project IV to XII
Project IV to VIII
45 nos December
2012
2006-07 2006-07
to 2010-11
Project XIII to XXI
Project XII to XVIII
Project IXto XIV
Project IXtoXI
Project IX to XV
Project XIII to XXI
Project IX to XIII 46 nos
December 2012
Total - 21 nos 17 nos 14 nos 11 nos 15 nos 21 nos 13 nos 112 nos
ii) Prescribe yearly release of fund ()
a) Projects sanctioned in 1999-2000 [WDP Guide lines (1999)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 10 20 20 15 10 10
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b) Projects sanctioned in 2000-2001 [WDP Guide lines (2001)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 15 15 15 15 15 10
c) Project sanctioned in 2003-04 up to 2006-07 [Hariyali guidelines (2003)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1 st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst
15 30 30 15 10
The above 112 projects are for treatment of 439 micro watersheds covering a total area of 221225 hectare with a total cost of Rs1305325 lakh for which cost sharing is 9167 by GOI and 833 by State Government that is RS1200222 lakh Central Share and Rs1 05106 lakh State Share respectively
The District-wise physical target and financial implication is shown below
Name of District No of Projects
Project Cost
Area of treatmentCS (Rs in lakh)
SS (Rs in lakh)
Total (Rs in lakh)
East Khasi Hills 21 212108 19282 231390 38565
West Khasi Hills 17 175234 13750 188984 33496
Jaintia Hills 14 147120 13374 160494 26749
Ri Bhoi 11 150700 13700 164400 27400
East Garo Hills 15 178750 16250 195000 32500
West Garo Hills 21 204310 16750 221060 38515
South Garo Hills 13 132000 12000 144000 24300
Total 112 1200222 105106 1305328 221225
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6 INTEGRATED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (IWMP)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified
approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in a realistic and
holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved
the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major areas
in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State
Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level constitution of District
Project - Level Institutions for implementation of the projects for the Participatory Watershed Projects with
financial social and economic empowerment to the watershed communities in close coordination with the
local institutions Another aspect is the equity and participatory resources management with due regards to the
economically weaker section within the village community
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INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING
The Central Assistance for setting up of the State Level Nodal Agency for implementation of IWMP
during 2009-10 has also been sanctioned amounting to Rs7125 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring
Grants vide GOIrsquos Letter NOK11 01192009IWMP (IS) dt 1792009
The Central Assistance for setting up of District Watershed Cell cum Data Centre (DWCDC) during
2009-10 has also been amounting to Rs 5950 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring Grants vide letter
No K1101192009IWMP (IS) dt 922010
ACCELERATED BENEFIT IRRIGATION PROGRAMME
9 Nos Ongoing Projects under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme
Year of Commencement 2009-10
Remark The above projects have been completed during 2011-12
7
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8 RASHTRIYA KRISHI VIGYAN YOJANA
The Scheme is funded by the Agriculture Department and implemented by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
81 Aim of RKVY
The National Agriculture Development Programme (NADP) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) aims to achieve 4 annual growth in the agriculture sector during the XI Plan period by ensuring a holistic development of agriculture amp allied sectors
82 Objectives of RKVY
The main objectives of RKVY are
(i) To incentivize the States so as to increase public investment in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(ii) Toprovide flexibility amp autonomy to States in the process of planning and executing Agriculture amp Allied Sector Schemes
(iii) To ensure the preparation of agriculture plans for the Districts and the States based on agroshyclimatic conditions availability of Technology and natural resources
(iv) To ensure that the local needs crops priorities are reflected in the agricultural plans of the states
(v) To achieve the goal of reducing the yield gaps in important crops through focused interventions
(vi) To maximize returns to the farmers in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(vii) To bring about quantifiable changes in the production amp productivity of various components of Agriculture amp Allied Sectors by addressing them in a holistic manner
83 Basic Features of RKVY
Amongst other the basic feature under RKVY is that the states are given sufficient fiexibility under the scheme to make appropriate local choices so that the outcomes are as envisaged in the aims amp objectives
While the other seeks to encourage convergence with schemes like NREGS SGSY BRGF including Watershed Development
84 ProjectScheme Proposal
841 Area of focus
(i) Development of Rainfed Farming System in amp outside watershed areas as also Integrated Development of Watershed area Wastelands and river valleys Assistance for development of land as also assistance for horticulture generating livelihoods for farmers Below the Poverty Line (BPL) in particular
(ii) Activities relating to enhancement of Horticultural production amp popularization of micro-irrigation systems
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Assistance will be available for nursery development horticulture activities including marketing and dripsprinkler irrigation
842 Particulars of Schemes under RKVY
The proposed schemes are as follows
I Soil amp Water Conservation for enhancing crop production amp productivity in river valley valley bottom lands
II Soil amp Water Conservation for improving crop production amp productivity of cultivated Jhum amp Bun lands including abandoned Jhum amp Bun lands
III Soil amp Water Conservation for restoring amp reclaiming cultivable wastelands affected by mining amp quarrying
IV Soil amp Water Conservation for improvement of traditional water conservation amp distribution system for enhanced crop production
843 Strategy for Implementation of the above Schemes
Keeping in view of the aim for achieving 4 growth under agriculture sector by ensuring holistic amp realistic development of agri and allied service including the area of focus the strategy for implementation of the above schemes under RKVY is outlined as followsshy
1 Improvement of Soil health amp tilth
2 Promotion of moisture regime within the soil profile
3 Improvement of crop production
4 Promotion of cropping intensity (crop-rotational system)
5 Water management
6 Promotion of household gardening for crop production
7 Land and water resources treatment for protective amp productive uses
8 Promotion of IFS amp SALT System for enhanced production amp productivity under Agri amp allied sectors
9 Promotion of livelihoods gainful employment opportunity
844 Project Components
The above schemes under RKVY constitute the following components
(i) Conservation Technology Adoption Adoption of appropriate Soil amp Water Conservation techniques amp measures (Biological Agronomic and MechanicalEngineering) - 85 (Rs 14000- per hectare)
(ii) Livelihoods - 15 (Rs 2500- per hectare)
Per unit area costing Rs 16500- per hectare
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845 Conservation Technology Adoption Component
On farm Off-farm Treatment and protection
Land Development Land Drainage Field Bunding Graded Bunding Terracing
Drainage Channel
treatment amp protection
Check dam Water conservation
Micro-Irrigation Water
Harvesting Farm Pond Diversion Dam GuIly Plugging amp Stream bank protection etc
Inputs Seeds amp plants manures amp fertilizers soil amendment
Agronomic
Measures
Conservation Farming Cropping System Water Management
Safe
surface runoff
Grassed Water ways Channel
Treatment amp Improvement Safe water disposal amp outlet
846 Livelihood Component
It includes the following
(i) Agriculture (field crops)
(ii) Fishery
(iii) Piggery
(iv) Sericulture
(v) Horticulture including setting up of nursery units
(vi) Composting unit
(vii) Apiculture
(viii) Poultry duckery
(ix) Floriculture including establishment of nursery units amp others
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9 WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN SHIFTING CULTIVATION AREAS (WDPSCA)
The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards it is a 100 central assistance through the ministry of agriculture amp co-operation Government of India
sum Implementation during VIIIth Plan
12 (twelve) Watershed Projects were taken up from the year 1995-96 All the twelve projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan (1999-2000)
lsaquo Total Area for Treatment
lsaquo Total Area Treatment (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total families Treated
sum Implementation during IXth Plan
= 1294450 ha
= 1294450 ha
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= 3692 nos
38 (thirty eight) new Watershed Projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan ie 1999-2000 The Projects were completed during the Xth Plan ie 2006-07
lsaquo Total Geographical Area
lsaquo Total Area Treated (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total Families Treated
= 3698300 ha
= 3228200 ha
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= 7612 nos
sum Implementation during Xth Plan amp XIth Plan
During 2006-07 (end of Xth Plan) 63 (sixty three) Watershed Projects was approved by the State Level Steering Committee and the Government of India which are ongoing
lsaquo Total Geographical Area = 4379200 ha
lsaquo Proposed Area for Treatment = 3160000 ha
lsaquo Total Project Cost = Rs 347600 lakhs
lsaquo Total Families to be Benefitted = 9865 nos
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)
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UC
TU
RE
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tota
l of
49 p
roje
cts
had
been
impl
emen
ted
unde
r th
e R
IDF
NA
BA
RD
Loa
n A
tota
l of
12 p
roje
cts
unde
r R
IDF
- V
(20
00-0
1 to
200
2-03
) 1
1pr
ojec
ts u
nder
RID
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2004
-05
to 2
006-
07)
7 p
roje
cts
unde
r R
IDF
middot XII
I (2
007-
08 to
200
9-10
) an
d 10
pro
ject
s un
der
RID
F X
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2009
-10
onw
ards
)an
d 9
proj
ects
und
er R
IDF
-XV
Out
of t
he 4
9 pr
ojec
ts 4
0 P
roje
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unde
r RID
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(200
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to 2
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200
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IDF
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hav
e be
en c
ompl
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whi
le 9
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goin
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resh
own
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IVE
R V
AL
LE
Y P
RO
JEC
TS
amp F
LO
OD
PR
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AS
(KO
PL
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tota
l of 1
2 w
ater
shed
s fal
ling
unde
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gh p
rior
ity h
ave
been
cov
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und
er th
is sc
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rea
of 1
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ater
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21 w
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145
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PHOTO SECTION
annual report 2011 - 2012
BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
D NABARD Loan - Soil amp Water Conservation Scheme Under RIDF
The Department started implementing Scheme under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund shyNABARD Loan from the year 2000-2001 onwards
The basic objective of the scheme is to enhance the productivity of agriculture and its allied activities and in small river valleys thereby improving the socio-economic set up of the people in the rural areas Besides these the scheme also envisages to promote sustainable development through conservation and management of soil and water
E Other Government of India Schemes
(1) Soil and Water Conservation in the Catchment of River Kopili
The Department is implementing a scheme known as River Valley Project amp Flood Prone River (RVP
amp FPR) of River Kopili under the Macro-management mode The State Agriculture Department is
the Nodal Department of this centrally sponsored programme of the Ministry of Agriculture Department
of Agriculture amp Co-operation (Natural Resource Management Division)
Objectives -
bull Prevention of land degradation by adoption of appropriate based soil and water conservation measures on watershed approach
bull Improvement of land capability and moisture regime in the watersheds
bull Promotion of land-use to match land capability
bull Prevention of soil erosion and run off from the watershed to prevent premature siltation of reservoirs
The selection of the watersheds was based as per the priority list of the watersheds The Soil and Land Use Survey of India (SLUSI) was engaged in the task of priority delineation and detailed Soil survey of the Kopili Catchment The watersheds have been prioritized based on the magnitude and criticality of degradation into five categories viz Very High High Medium Low and Very Low
PRIORITY CATEGORY NO OF WATERSHEDS AREA IN HA
Very High 259 111516
High 84 37121
Medium 40 19320
Low 4 2032
GRAND TOTAL 387 169989
2 Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Yojana (RKVY)
The area of focus of this programme is for the development of Rainfed Farming Systems in and outside watershed areas as also integrated development of watershed areas wastelands river valleys
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and for activities relating to enhancement of horticultural production and popularization of micro irrigation systems The thrust area is to promote regeneration oftopsoil its health and tilth and to improve soil fertility crop production land and water productivity of watershed areas wasteland river valleysvalley bottom lands and the eco-system as a whole The fund is released by the State Agriculture Department for the schemes approved for implementation by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
F Cherrapunjee Ecological Project- Restoration of Degraded Lands Under Sohra Plateau
The Government of Meghalaya through the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation has initiated a
programme through the Eco Restoration to improve the ecology and environment of Sohra and its
adjoining villages which encompasses a total of 45 villages This project aims to shy
bull Ameliorate the ecology and environment of Sohra Plateau
bull Restore degraded lands
bull Strengthen village level institutions or NRM
bull Minimize human activities detrimental to the environment
bull Create avenues for sustainable livelihood
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PHYSICAL amp FINANCIALACHIEVEMENT UNDER VARIOUS SCHEMES
1 Soil and Water Conservation in General Areas
The physical and financial achievement under the Scheme upto 2011-12 is as undershy
Table
SOIL CONSERVATION SCHEME
ITEMS Achievement upto 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakh)
i Land Development (Terracing) 745792 Ha 11439
ii Reclamation of Valley Bottom Land 401690 Ha 6799
iii Erosion Control Works 1324907 Ha 118309
iv Water Conservation amp Distribution 970288 Ha 88286
v Afforestation 2063647 Ha 88073
vi Pasture Development Works 10350 Ha 1686
vii Water Harvesting 1631 Nos 50252
viii Cash Crop Development Works 253117 Ha Nurseries -2771381 Nos
88837
TOTAL 45375
Jhum Control Programme
The physical and financial achievement under the Scheme upto 2011-12 is as undershy
Table
JHUM CONTROL SCHEME
ITEMS ACHIEVEMENT UPTO 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakh)
i Terracing lsquo 43736
ii Reclamation 310699Ha 11380
iii Follow-up Programmes 582811 Ha 11360
iv Afforestation 382817Ha 11348
v IrrigationWater Conservation amp Distribution 683565 Ha 37154
vi Camp and Camp Equipments
vii Dwelling Houses
44500 Nos
166500 Nos
4306
3331
viii Drinking Water 30600 Nos 2531
ix Link Roads 66969 Kms 12185
x CashHorticultural Crop Development 783693 Ha Nurseries 1066203 Nos 190815
TOTAL 328146
2
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3 Improved Shifting Cultivation
The Government of Meghalaya had approved this new scheme on a pilot project basis from 2007shy08 These are as (i) Mukbu Village in Jaintia Hills and (ii) Mawthawniaw- Diskiang Village in West Khasi Hills during the year Total amountof expenditure on the Scheme for the year 2007-08 is Rs 285737000
5 (Five) more pilot projects one each for East Khasi Hills Ri-BhoiEast Garo Hills West Garo Hills and South Garo Hills Districts respectively were sanctioned during 2008 -09 as followsshy
1 East Khasi Hills District - Pdei Jarain Village Cluster
2 Ri-Bhoi District - Umladew Village
3 East Garo Hills District - Chimagre-Dawa-Chipit- Chima-Nengkra
4 West Garo Hills District - Ampangre-Ch u pongre-Mongalgre
5 South Garo Hills District - Deran-Songmong-Doren-Songgitcham-Ramigre Asinggre
Types of works under the Scheme
i Capacity BuildingTrainingField VisitExtension Service
ii Entry Point Activities Construction of Link RoadsDrinking Water Structure etc
iii Graded Bunding (i) Graded Bunds (ii) Loose Boulder amp (iii) Box Terracing
iv Safe Disposal Outlet
v Grassed Waterways
vi Reclamation of Valley Bottom Land
vii Follow-up Programmes Supply of Improved SeedsManures etc
viii Composite Nursery
ix Afforestation
x Agro-Horticulture
xi Agro-Forestry
xii Water Harvesting StructureDug-out PondsImpounded Ponds etc
xiii Water Distribution structure
xiv Check DamBoulder Check Dam
xv Camp Hut
xvi Domestic Livestock PromotionPiggeryPoultryCattleFisheryBee-Keeping etc
xvii Service Sector-CarpentryBlack SmithTailoringHandicrafts
xviii Kitchen Gardening
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4 Watershed Management Programme
The physical and financial achievements under the Scheme upto 2011-12
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
ITEMS ACHIEVEMENT UPTO 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakhs)
i Terrracing amp Land Reclamation 388621 Ha 20970
ii Follow-up Programmes Seeds Manures Fertilizers amp Cultivation Cost 292550 Ha 5777
iii Irrigation Water Conservation amp Distribution 391187 Ha 27516
iv Drinking 9500 Nos 1206
v Link Roads 17826 Ha 36571
vi Afforestation 670535 Ha 36614
vii Cash Crops Horticultural Development 271674 Ha Nurseries 425022 Nos 90600
viii Fodderamp Pasture
ix Water Harvesting Works
2200 Ha
17700 Nos
134
8176
x Erosion Control Works 152631 Ha 13437
TOTAL 241008
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5 THE INTEGRATED WASTELANDS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (IWDP)
The Integrated Wastelands Development Programme (IWDP) launched in 1989 under the aegis of the National Wastelands Development Board aimed at development of wastelands on watershed basis With an intention of involving village communities in the implementation of Watershed Development Projects (WDP) under IWDP the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) Government of India (GOI) adopted the WDP Guidelines (1995) wef 141995 which was subsequently revised in August 2001 (WDP Revised Guidelines 2001) To further simplify procedures and involve the PRI more meaningfully in Planning Implementation and Management of Economic Development Activities in rural areas the GOI evolved New Guidelines for Hariyali (2003) which are under implementation wef April 1 2003
i) There are 112 Projects sanctioned by GOI as follows
Year of Sanction of lWDP Project
Project Period
East Khasi Hills
West Khasi Hills
Jaintia Hills
Ri Bhoi East Garo Hills
West Garo Hills
South Garo Hills
Total GOIrsquos cut off dcie of completion
1999shy2000
1999-2000 to
2002-03 - Project II Project I 2 nos
March 2011
2000-01 2000-01
to 2004-05
Project I Project I Project I Project I Project I 5 nos March 2011
2003-04 2003-04
to 2007-08
Project II Project
III Project II Project II Project II Project II Projectll 7 nos December
2012
2004-05 2004-05
to 2008-09
Project
III
Project
IV
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III 7nos
December 2012
2005-06 2005-06
to 2009-10
Project IV to Xl1
Project V to XI
Project IVtoVIII
Project IV to Vll1
Project IV to VIII
Project IV to XII
Project IV to VIII
45 nos December
2012
2006-07 2006-07
to 2010-11
Project XIII to XXI
Project XII to XVIII
Project IXto XIV
Project IXtoXI
Project IX to XV
Project XIII to XXI
Project IX to XIII 46 nos
December 2012
Total - 21 nos 17 nos 14 nos 11 nos 15 nos 21 nos 13 nos 112 nos
ii) Prescribe yearly release of fund ()
a) Projects sanctioned in 1999-2000 [WDP Guide lines (1999)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 10 20 20 15 10 10
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b) Projects sanctioned in 2000-2001 [WDP Guide lines (2001)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 15 15 15 15 15 10
c) Project sanctioned in 2003-04 up to 2006-07 [Hariyali guidelines (2003)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1 st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst
15 30 30 15 10
The above 112 projects are for treatment of 439 micro watersheds covering a total area of 221225 hectare with a total cost of Rs1305325 lakh for which cost sharing is 9167 by GOI and 833 by State Government that is RS1200222 lakh Central Share and Rs1 05106 lakh State Share respectively
The District-wise physical target and financial implication is shown below
Name of District No of Projects
Project Cost
Area of treatmentCS (Rs in lakh)
SS (Rs in lakh)
Total (Rs in lakh)
East Khasi Hills 21 212108 19282 231390 38565
West Khasi Hills 17 175234 13750 188984 33496
Jaintia Hills 14 147120 13374 160494 26749
Ri Bhoi 11 150700 13700 164400 27400
East Garo Hills 15 178750 16250 195000 32500
West Garo Hills 21 204310 16750 221060 38515
South Garo Hills 13 132000 12000 144000 24300
Total 112 1200222 105106 1305328 221225
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6 INTEGRATED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (IWMP)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified
approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in a realistic and
holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved
the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major areas
in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State
Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level constitution of District
Project - Level Institutions for implementation of the projects for the Participatory Watershed Projects with
financial social and economic empowerment to the watershed communities in close coordination with the
local institutions Another aspect is the equity and participatory resources management with due regards to the
economically weaker section within the village community
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INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING
The Central Assistance for setting up of the State Level Nodal Agency for implementation of IWMP
during 2009-10 has also been sanctioned amounting to Rs7125 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring
Grants vide GOIrsquos Letter NOK11 01192009IWMP (IS) dt 1792009
The Central Assistance for setting up of District Watershed Cell cum Data Centre (DWCDC) during
2009-10 has also been amounting to Rs 5950 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring Grants vide letter
No K1101192009IWMP (IS) dt 922010
ACCELERATED BENEFIT IRRIGATION PROGRAMME
9 Nos Ongoing Projects under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme
Year of Commencement 2009-10
Remark The above projects have been completed during 2011-12
7
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8 RASHTRIYA KRISHI VIGYAN YOJANA
The Scheme is funded by the Agriculture Department and implemented by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
81 Aim of RKVY
The National Agriculture Development Programme (NADP) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) aims to achieve 4 annual growth in the agriculture sector during the XI Plan period by ensuring a holistic development of agriculture amp allied sectors
82 Objectives of RKVY
The main objectives of RKVY are
(i) To incentivize the States so as to increase public investment in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(ii) Toprovide flexibility amp autonomy to States in the process of planning and executing Agriculture amp Allied Sector Schemes
(iii) To ensure the preparation of agriculture plans for the Districts and the States based on agroshyclimatic conditions availability of Technology and natural resources
(iv) To ensure that the local needs crops priorities are reflected in the agricultural plans of the states
(v) To achieve the goal of reducing the yield gaps in important crops through focused interventions
(vi) To maximize returns to the farmers in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(vii) To bring about quantifiable changes in the production amp productivity of various components of Agriculture amp Allied Sectors by addressing them in a holistic manner
83 Basic Features of RKVY
Amongst other the basic feature under RKVY is that the states are given sufficient fiexibility under the scheme to make appropriate local choices so that the outcomes are as envisaged in the aims amp objectives
While the other seeks to encourage convergence with schemes like NREGS SGSY BRGF including Watershed Development
84 ProjectScheme Proposal
841 Area of focus
(i) Development of Rainfed Farming System in amp outside watershed areas as also Integrated Development of Watershed area Wastelands and river valleys Assistance for development of land as also assistance for horticulture generating livelihoods for farmers Below the Poverty Line (BPL) in particular
(ii) Activities relating to enhancement of Horticultural production amp popularization of micro-irrigation systems
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Assistance will be available for nursery development horticulture activities including marketing and dripsprinkler irrigation
842 Particulars of Schemes under RKVY
The proposed schemes are as follows
I Soil amp Water Conservation for enhancing crop production amp productivity in river valley valley bottom lands
II Soil amp Water Conservation for improving crop production amp productivity of cultivated Jhum amp Bun lands including abandoned Jhum amp Bun lands
III Soil amp Water Conservation for restoring amp reclaiming cultivable wastelands affected by mining amp quarrying
IV Soil amp Water Conservation for improvement of traditional water conservation amp distribution system for enhanced crop production
843 Strategy for Implementation of the above Schemes
Keeping in view of the aim for achieving 4 growth under agriculture sector by ensuring holistic amp realistic development of agri and allied service including the area of focus the strategy for implementation of the above schemes under RKVY is outlined as followsshy
1 Improvement of Soil health amp tilth
2 Promotion of moisture regime within the soil profile
3 Improvement of crop production
4 Promotion of cropping intensity (crop-rotational system)
5 Water management
6 Promotion of household gardening for crop production
7 Land and water resources treatment for protective amp productive uses
8 Promotion of IFS amp SALT System for enhanced production amp productivity under Agri amp allied sectors
9 Promotion of livelihoods gainful employment opportunity
844 Project Components
The above schemes under RKVY constitute the following components
(i) Conservation Technology Adoption Adoption of appropriate Soil amp Water Conservation techniques amp measures (Biological Agronomic and MechanicalEngineering) - 85 (Rs 14000- per hectare)
(ii) Livelihoods - 15 (Rs 2500- per hectare)
Per unit area costing Rs 16500- per hectare
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845 Conservation Technology Adoption Component
On farm Off-farm Treatment and protection
Land Development Land Drainage Field Bunding Graded Bunding Terracing
Drainage Channel
treatment amp protection
Check dam Water conservation
Micro-Irrigation Water
Harvesting Farm Pond Diversion Dam GuIly Plugging amp Stream bank protection etc
Inputs Seeds amp plants manures amp fertilizers soil amendment
Agronomic
Measures
Conservation Farming Cropping System Water Management
Safe
surface runoff
Grassed Water ways Channel
Treatment amp Improvement Safe water disposal amp outlet
846 Livelihood Component
It includes the following
(i) Agriculture (field crops)
(ii) Fishery
(iii) Piggery
(iv) Sericulture
(v) Horticulture including setting up of nursery units
(vi) Composting unit
(vii) Apiculture
(viii) Poultry duckery
(ix) Floriculture including establishment of nursery units amp others
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9 WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN SHIFTING CULTIVATION AREAS (WDPSCA)
The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards it is a 100 central assistance through the ministry of agriculture amp co-operation Government of India
sum Implementation during VIIIth Plan
12 (twelve) Watershed Projects were taken up from the year 1995-96 All the twelve projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan (1999-2000)
lsaquo Total Area for Treatment
lsaquo Total Area Treatment (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total families Treated
sum Implementation during IXth Plan
= 1294450 ha
= 1294450 ha
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= 3692 nos
38 (thirty eight) new Watershed Projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan ie 1999-2000 The Projects were completed during the Xth Plan ie 2006-07
lsaquo Total Geographical Area
lsaquo Total Area Treated (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total Families Treated
= 3698300 ha
= 3228200 ha
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= 7612 nos
sum Implementation during Xth Plan amp XIth Plan
During 2006-07 (end of Xth Plan) 63 (sixty three) Watershed Projects was approved by the State Level Steering Committee and the Government of India which are ongoing
lsaquo Total Geographical Area = 4379200 ha
lsaquo Proposed Area for Treatment = 3160000 ha
lsaquo Total Project Cost = Rs 347600 lakhs
lsaquo Total Families to be Benefitted = 9865 nos
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)
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NF
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UC
TU
RE
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tota
l of
49 p
roje
cts
had
been
impl
emen
ted
unde
r th
e R
IDF
NA
BA
RD
Loa
n A
tota
l of
12 p
roje
cts
unde
r R
IDF
- V
(20
00-0
1 to
200
2-03
) 1
1pr
ojec
ts u
nder
RID
F-I
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2004
-05
to 2
006-
07)
7 p
roje
cts
unde
r R
IDF
middot XII
I (2
007-
08 to
200
9-10
) an
d 10
pro
ject
s un
der
RID
F X
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2009
-10
onw
ards
)an
d 9
proj
ects
und
er R
IDF
-XV
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of t
he 4
9 pr
ojec
ts 4
0 P
roje
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unde
r RID
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(200
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to 2
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200
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IDF
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hav
e be
en c
ompl
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whi
le 9
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goin
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ch a
resh
own
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ble
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IVE
R V
AL
LE
Y P
RO
JEC
TS
amp F
LO
OD
PR
ON
E A
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AS
(KO
PL
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tota
l of 1
2 w
ater
shed
s fal
ling
unde
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gh p
rior
ity h
ave
been
cov
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und
er th
is sc
hem
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tal a
rea
of 1
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486
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ater
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21 w
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145
fam
ilies
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PHOTO SECTION
annual report 2011 - 2012
BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
and for activities relating to enhancement of horticultural production and popularization of micro irrigation systems The thrust area is to promote regeneration oftopsoil its health and tilth and to improve soil fertility crop production land and water productivity of watershed areas wasteland river valleysvalley bottom lands and the eco-system as a whole The fund is released by the State Agriculture Department for the schemes approved for implementation by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
F Cherrapunjee Ecological Project- Restoration of Degraded Lands Under Sohra Plateau
The Government of Meghalaya through the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation has initiated a
programme through the Eco Restoration to improve the ecology and environment of Sohra and its
adjoining villages which encompasses a total of 45 villages This project aims to shy
bull Ameliorate the ecology and environment of Sohra Plateau
bull Restore degraded lands
bull Strengthen village level institutions or NRM
bull Minimize human activities detrimental to the environment
bull Create avenues for sustainable livelihood
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PHYSICAL amp FINANCIALACHIEVEMENT UNDER VARIOUS SCHEMES
1 Soil and Water Conservation in General Areas
The physical and financial achievement under the Scheme upto 2011-12 is as undershy
Table
SOIL CONSERVATION SCHEME
ITEMS Achievement upto 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakh)
i Land Development (Terracing) 745792 Ha 11439
ii Reclamation of Valley Bottom Land 401690 Ha 6799
iii Erosion Control Works 1324907 Ha 118309
iv Water Conservation amp Distribution 970288 Ha 88286
v Afforestation 2063647 Ha 88073
vi Pasture Development Works 10350 Ha 1686
vii Water Harvesting 1631 Nos 50252
viii Cash Crop Development Works 253117 Ha Nurseries -2771381 Nos
88837
TOTAL 45375
Jhum Control Programme
The physical and financial achievement under the Scheme upto 2011-12 is as undershy
Table
JHUM CONTROL SCHEME
ITEMS ACHIEVEMENT UPTO 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakh)
i Terracing lsquo 43736
ii Reclamation 310699Ha 11380
iii Follow-up Programmes 582811 Ha 11360
iv Afforestation 382817Ha 11348
v IrrigationWater Conservation amp Distribution 683565 Ha 37154
vi Camp and Camp Equipments
vii Dwelling Houses
44500 Nos
166500 Nos
4306
3331
viii Drinking Water 30600 Nos 2531
ix Link Roads 66969 Kms 12185
x CashHorticultural Crop Development 783693 Ha Nurseries 1066203 Nos 190815
TOTAL 328146
2
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3 Improved Shifting Cultivation
The Government of Meghalaya had approved this new scheme on a pilot project basis from 2007shy08 These are as (i) Mukbu Village in Jaintia Hills and (ii) Mawthawniaw- Diskiang Village in West Khasi Hills during the year Total amountof expenditure on the Scheme for the year 2007-08 is Rs 285737000
5 (Five) more pilot projects one each for East Khasi Hills Ri-BhoiEast Garo Hills West Garo Hills and South Garo Hills Districts respectively were sanctioned during 2008 -09 as followsshy
1 East Khasi Hills District - Pdei Jarain Village Cluster
2 Ri-Bhoi District - Umladew Village
3 East Garo Hills District - Chimagre-Dawa-Chipit- Chima-Nengkra
4 West Garo Hills District - Ampangre-Ch u pongre-Mongalgre
5 South Garo Hills District - Deran-Songmong-Doren-Songgitcham-Ramigre Asinggre
Types of works under the Scheme
i Capacity BuildingTrainingField VisitExtension Service
ii Entry Point Activities Construction of Link RoadsDrinking Water Structure etc
iii Graded Bunding (i) Graded Bunds (ii) Loose Boulder amp (iii) Box Terracing
iv Safe Disposal Outlet
v Grassed Waterways
vi Reclamation of Valley Bottom Land
vii Follow-up Programmes Supply of Improved SeedsManures etc
viii Composite Nursery
ix Afforestation
x Agro-Horticulture
xi Agro-Forestry
xii Water Harvesting StructureDug-out PondsImpounded Ponds etc
xiii Water Distribution structure
xiv Check DamBoulder Check Dam
xv Camp Hut
xvi Domestic Livestock PromotionPiggeryPoultryCattleFisheryBee-Keeping etc
xvii Service Sector-CarpentryBlack SmithTailoringHandicrafts
xviii Kitchen Gardening
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4 Watershed Management Programme
The physical and financial achievements under the Scheme upto 2011-12
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
ITEMS ACHIEVEMENT UPTO 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakhs)
i Terrracing amp Land Reclamation 388621 Ha 20970
ii Follow-up Programmes Seeds Manures Fertilizers amp Cultivation Cost 292550 Ha 5777
iii Irrigation Water Conservation amp Distribution 391187 Ha 27516
iv Drinking 9500 Nos 1206
v Link Roads 17826 Ha 36571
vi Afforestation 670535 Ha 36614
vii Cash Crops Horticultural Development 271674 Ha Nurseries 425022 Nos 90600
viii Fodderamp Pasture
ix Water Harvesting Works
2200 Ha
17700 Nos
134
8176
x Erosion Control Works 152631 Ha 13437
TOTAL 241008
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5 THE INTEGRATED WASTELANDS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (IWDP)
The Integrated Wastelands Development Programme (IWDP) launched in 1989 under the aegis of the National Wastelands Development Board aimed at development of wastelands on watershed basis With an intention of involving village communities in the implementation of Watershed Development Projects (WDP) under IWDP the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) Government of India (GOI) adopted the WDP Guidelines (1995) wef 141995 which was subsequently revised in August 2001 (WDP Revised Guidelines 2001) To further simplify procedures and involve the PRI more meaningfully in Planning Implementation and Management of Economic Development Activities in rural areas the GOI evolved New Guidelines for Hariyali (2003) which are under implementation wef April 1 2003
i) There are 112 Projects sanctioned by GOI as follows
Year of Sanction of lWDP Project
Project Period
East Khasi Hills
West Khasi Hills
Jaintia Hills
Ri Bhoi East Garo Hills
West Garo Hills
South Garo Hills
Total GOIrsquos cut off dcie of completion
1999shy2000
1999-2000 to
2002-03 - Project II Project I 2 nos
March 2011
2000-01 2000-01
to 2004-05
Project I Project I Project I Project I Project I 5 nos March 2011
2003-04 2003-04
to 2007-08
Project II Project
III Project II Project II Project II Project II Projectll 7 nos December
2012
2004-05 2004-05
to 2008-09
Project
III
Project
IV
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III 7nos
December 2012
2005-06 2005-06
to 2009-10
Project IV to Xl1
Project V to XI
Project IVtoVIII
Project IV to Vll1
Project IV to VIII
Project IV to XII
Project IV to VIII
45 nos December
2012
2006-07 2006-07
to 2010-11
Project XIII to XXI
Project XII to XVIII
Project IXto XIV
Project IXtoXI
Project IX to XV
Project XIII to XXI
Project IX to XIII 46 nos
December 2012
Total - 21 nos 17 nos 14 nos 11 nos 15 nos 21 nos 13 nos 112 nos
ii) Prescribe yearly release of fund ()
a) Projects sanctioned in 1999-2000 [WDP Guide lines (1999)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 10 20 20 15 10 10
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b) Projects sanctioned in 2000-2001 [WDP Guide lines (2001)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 15 15 15 15 15 10
c) Project sanctioned in 2003-04 up to 2006-07 [Hariyali guidelines (2003)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1 st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst
15 30 30 15 10
The above 112 projects are for treatment of 439 micro watersheds covering a total area of 221225 hectare with a total cost of Rs1305325 lakh for which cost sharing is 9167 by GOI and 833 by State Government that is RS1200222 lakh Central Share and Rs1 05106 lakh State Share respectively
The District-wise physical target and financial implication is shown below
Name of District No of Projects
Project Cost
Area of treatmentCS (Rs in lakh)
SS (Rs in lakh)
Total (Rs in lakh)
East Khasi Hills 21 212108 19282 231390 38565
West Khasi Hills 17 175234 13750 188984 33496
Jaintia Hills 14 147120 13374 160494 26749
Ri Bhoi 11 150700 13700 164400 27400
East Garo Hills 15 178750 16250 195000 32500
West Garo Hills 21 204310 16750 221060 38515
South Garo Hills 13 132000 12000 144000 24300
Total 112 1200222 105106 1305328 221225
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6 INTEGRATED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (IWMP)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified
approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in a realistic and
holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved
the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major areas
in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State
Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level constitution of District
Project - Level Institutions for implementation of the projects for the Participatory Watershed Projects with
financial social and economic empowerment to the watershed communities in close coordination with the
local institutions Another aspect is the equity and participatory resources management with due regards to the
economically weaker section within the village community
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INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING
The Central Assistance for setting up of the State Level Nodal Agency for implementation of IWMP
during 2009-10 has also been sanctioned amounting to Rs7125 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring
Grants vide GOIrsquos Letter NOK11 01192009IWMP (IS) dt 1792009
The Central Assistance for setting up of District Watershed Cell cum Data Centre (DWCDC) during
2009-10 has also been amounting to Rs 5950 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring Grants vide letter
No K1101192009IWMP (IS) dt 922010
ACCELERATED BENEFIT IRRIGATION PROGRAMME
9 Nos Ongoing Projects under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme
Year of Commencement 2009-10
Remark The above projects have been completed during 2011-12
7
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8 RASHTRIYA KRISHI VIGYAN YOJANA
The Scheme is funded by the Agriculture Department and implemented by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
81 Aim of RKVY
The National Agriculture Development Programme (NADP) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) aims to achieve 4 annual growth in the agriculture sector during the XI Plan period by ensuring a holistic development of agriculture amp allied sectors
82 Objectives of RKVY
The main objectives of RKVY are
(i) To incentivize the States so as to increase public investment in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(ii) Toprovide flexibility amp autonomy to States in the process of planning and executing Agriculture amp Allied Sector Schemes
(iii) To ensure the preparation of agriculture plans for the Districts and the States based on agroshyclimatic conditions availability of Technology and natural resources
(iv) To ensure that the local needs crops priorities are reflected in the agricultural plans of the states
(v) To achieve the goal of reducing the yield gaps in important crops through focused interventions
(vi) To maximize returns to the farmers in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(vii) To bring about quantifiable changes in the production amp productivity of various components of Agriculture amp Allied Sectors by addressing them in a holistic manner
83 Basic Features of RKVY
Amongst other the basic feature under RKVY is that the states are given sufficient fiexibility under the scheme to make appropriate local choices so that the outcomes are as envisaged in the aims amp objectives
While the other seeks to encourage convergence with schemes like NREGS SGSY BRGF including Watershed Development
84 ProjectScheme Proposal
841 Area of focus
(i) Development of Rainfed Farming System in amp outside watershed areas as also Integrated Development of Watershed area Wastelands and river valleys Assistance for development of land as also assistance for horticulture generating livelihoods for farmers Below the Poverty Line (BPL) in particular
(ii) Activities relating to enhancement of Horticultural production amp popularization of micro-irrigation systems
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Assistance will be available for nursery development horticulture activities including marketing and dripsprinkler irrigation
842 Particulars of Schemes under RKVY
The proposed schemes are as follows
I Soil amp Water Conservation for enhancing crop production amp productivity in river valley valley bottom lands
II Soil amp Water Conservation for improving crop production amp productivity of cultivated Jhum amp Bun lands including abandoned Jhum amp Bun lands
III Soil amp Water Conservation for restoring amp reclaiming cultivable wastelands affected by mining amp quarrying
IV Soil amp Water Conservation for improvement of traditional water conservation amp distribution system for enhanced crop production
843 Strategy for Implementation of the above Schemes
Keeping in view of the aim for achieving 4 growth under agriculture sector by ensuring holistic amp realistic development of agri and allied service including the area of focus the strategy for implementation of the above schemes under RKVY is outlined as followsshy
1 Improvement of Soil health amp tilth
2 Promotion of moisture regime within the soil profile
3 Improvement of crop production
4 Promotion of cropping intensity (crop-rotational system)
5 Water management
6 Promotion of household gardening for crop production
7 Land and water resources treatment for protective amp productive uses
8 Promotion of IFS amp SALT System for enhanced production amp productivity under Agri amp allied sectors
9 Promotion of livelihoods gainful employment opportunity
844 Project Components
The above schemes under RKVY constitute the following components
(i) Conservation Technology Adoption Adoption of appropriate Soil amp Water Conservation techniques amp measures (Biological Agronomic and MechanicalEngineering) - 85 (Rs 14000- per hectare)
(ii) Livelihoods - 15 (Rs 2500- per hectare)
Per unit area costing Rs 16500- per hectare
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845 Conservation Technology Adoption Component
On farm Off-farm Treatment and protection
Land Development Land Drainage Field Bunding Graded Bunding Terracing
Drainage Channel
treatment amp protection
Check dam Water conservation
Micro-Irrigation Water
Harvesting Farm Pond Diversion Dam GuIly Plugging amp Stream bank protection etc
Inputs Seeds amp plants manures amp fertilizers soil amendment
Agronomic
Measures
Conservation Farming Cropping System Water Management
Safe
surface runoff
Grassed Water ways Channel
Treatment amp Improvement Safe water disposal amp outlet
846 Livelihood Component
It includes the following
(i) Agriculture (field crops)
(ii) Fishery
(iii) Piggery
(iv) Sericulture
(v) Horticulture including setting up of nursery units
(vi) Composting unit
(vii) Apiculture
(viii) Poultry duckery
(ix) Floriculture including establishment of nursery units amp others
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9 WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN SHIFTING CULTIVATION AREAS (WDPSCA)
The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards it is a 100 central assistance through the ministry of agriculture amp co-operation Government of India
sum Implementation during VIIIth Plan
12 (twelve) Watershed Projects were taken up from the year 1995-96 All the twelve projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan (1999-2000)
lsaquo Total Area for Treatment
lsaquo Total Area Treatment (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total families Treated
sum Implementation during IXth Plan
= 1294450 ha
= 1294450 ha
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= 3692 nos
38 (thirty eight) new Watershed Projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan ie 1999-2000 The Projects were completed during the Xth Plan ie 2006-07
lsaquo Total Geographical Area
lsaquo Total Area Treated (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total Families Treated
= 3698300 ha
= 3228200 ha
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= 7612 nos
sum Implementation during Xth Plan amp XIth Plan
During 2006-07 (end of Xth Plan) 63 (sixty three) Watershed Projects was approved by the State Level Steering Committee and the Government of India which are ongoing
lsaquo Total Geographical Area = 4379200 ha
lsaquo Proposed Area for Treatment = 3160000 ha
lsaquo Total Project Cost = Rs 347600 lakhs
lsaquo Total Families to be Benefitted = 9865 nos
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roje
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emen
ted
unde
r th
e R
IDF
NA
BA
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Loa
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2004
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7 p
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IDF
middot XII
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007-
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pro
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2009
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proj
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of t
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9 pr
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R V
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ave
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145
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PHOTO SECTION
annual report 2011 - 2012
BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
PHYSICAL amp FINANCIALACHIEVEMENT UNDER VARIOUS SCHEMES
1 Soil and Water Conservation in General Areas
The physical and financial achievement under the Scheme upto 2011-12 is as undershy
Table
SOIL CONSERVATION SCHEME
ITEMS Achievement upto 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakh)
i Land Development (Terracing) 745792 Ha 11439
ii Reclamation of Valley Bottom Land 401690 Ha 6799
iii Erosion Control Works 1324907 Ha 118309
iv Water Conservation amp Distribution 970288 Ha 88286
v Afforestation 2063647 Ha 88073
vi Pasture Development Works 10350 Ha 1686
vii Water Harvesting 1631 Nos 50252
viii Cash Crop Development Works 253117 Ha Nurseries -2771381 Nos
88837
TOTAL 45375
Jhum Control Programme
The physical and financial achievement under the Scheme upto 2011-12 is as undershy
Table
JHUM CONTROL SCHEME
ITEMS ACHIEVEMENT UPTO 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakh)
i Terracing lsquo 43736
ii Reclamation 310699Ha 11380
iii Follow-up Programmes 582811 Ha 11360
iv Afforestation 382817Ha 11348
v IrrigationWater Conservation amp Distribution 683565 Ha 37154
vi Camp and Camp Equipments
vii Dwelling Houses
44500 Nos
166500 Nos
4306
3331
viii Drinking Water 30600 Nos 2531
ix Link Roads 66969 Kms 12185
x CashHorticultural Crop Development 783693 Ha Nurseries 1066203 Nos 190815
TOTAL 328146
2
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3 Improved Shifting Cultivation
The Government of Meghalaya had approved this new scheme on a pilot project basis from 2007shy08 These are as (i) Mukbu Village in Jaintia Hills and (ii) Mawthawniaw- Diskiang Village in West Khasi Hills during the year Total amountof expenditure on the Scheme for the year 2007-08 is Rs 285737000
5 (Five) more pilot projects one each for East Khasi Hills Ri-BhoiEast Garo Hills West Garo Hills and South Garo Hills Districts respectively were sanctioned during 2008 -09 as followsshy
1 East Khasi Hills District - Pdei Jarain Village Cluster
2 Ri-Bhoi District - Umladew Village
3 East Garo Hills District - Chimagre-Dawa-Chipit- Chima-Nengkra
4 West Garo Hills District - Ampangre-Ch u pongre-Mongalgre
5 South Garo Hills District - Deran-Songmong-Doren-Songgitcham-Ramigre Asinggre
Types of works under the Scheme
i Capacity BuildingTrainingField VisitExtension Service
ii Entry Point Activities Construction of Link RoadsDrinking Water Structure etc
iii Graded Bunding (i) Graded Bunds (ii) Loose Boulder amp (iii) Box Terracing
iv Safe Disposal Outlet
v Grassed Waterways
vi Reclamation of Valley Bottom Land
vii Follow-up Programmes Supply of Improved SeedsManures etc
viii Composite Nursery
ix Afforestation
x Agro-Horticulture
xi Agro-Forestry
xii Water Harvesting StructureDug-out PondsImpounded Ponds etc
xiii Water Distribution structure
xiv Check DamBoulder Check Dam
xv Camp Hut
xvi Domestic Livestock PromotionPiggeryPoultryCattleFisheryBee-Keeping etc
xvii Service Sector-CarpentryBlack SmithTailoringHandicrafts
xviii Kitchen Gardening
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4 Watershed Management Programme
The physical and financial achievements under the Scheme upto 2011-12
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
ITEMS ACHIEVEMENT UPTO 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakhs)
i Terrracing amp Land Reclamation 388621 Ha 20970
ii Follow-up Programmes Seeds Manures Fertilizers amp Cultivation Cost 292550 Ha 5777
iii Irrigation Water Conservation amp Distribution 391187 Ha 27516
iv Drinking 9500 Nos 1206
v Link Roads 17826 Ha 36571
vi Afforestation 670535 Ha 36614
vii Cash Crops Horticultural Development 271674 Ha Nurseries 425022 Nos 90600
viii Fodderamp Pasture
ix Water Harvesting Works
2200 Ha
17700 Nos
134
8176
x Erosion Control Works 152631 Ha 13437
TOTAL 241008
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5 THE INTEGRATED WASTELANDS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (IWDP)
The Integrated Wastelands Development Programme (IWDP) launched in 1989 under the aegis of the National Wastelands Development Board aimed at development of wastelands on watershed basis With an intention of involving village communities in the implementation of Watershed Development Projects (WDP) under IWDP the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) Government of India (GOI) adopted the WDP Guidelines (1995) wef 141995 which was subsequently revised in August 2001 (WDP Revised Guidelines 2001) To further simplify procedures and involve the PRI more meaningfully in Planning Implementation and Management of Economic Development Activities in rural areas the GOI evolved New Guidelines for Hariyali (2003) which are under implementation wef April 1 2003
i) There are 112 Projects sanctioned by GOI as follows
Year of Sanction of lWDP Project
Project Period
East Khasi Hills
West Khasi Hills
Jaintia Hills
Ri Bhoi East Garo Hills
West Garo Hills
South Garo Hills
Total GOIrsquos cut off dcie of completion
1999shy2000
1999-2000 to
2002-03 - Project II Project I 2 nos
March 2011
2000-01 2000-01
to 2004-05
Project I Project I Project I Project I Project I 5 nos March 2011
2003-04 2003-04
to 2007-08
Project II Project
III Project II Project II Project II Project II Projectll 7 nos December
2012
2004-05 2004-05
to 2008-09
Project
III
Project
IV
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III 7nos
December 2012
2005-06 2005-06
to 2009-10
Project IV to Xl1
Project V to XI
Project IVtoVIII
Project IV to Vll1
Project IV to VIII
Project IV to XII
Project IV to VIII
45 nos December
2012
2006-07 2006-07
to 2010-11
Project XIII to XXI
Project XII to XVIII
Project IXto XIV
Project IXtoXI
Project IX to XV
Project XIII to XXI
Project IX to XIII 46 nos
December 2012
Total - 21 nos 17 nos 14 nos 11 nos 15 nos 21 nos 13 nos 112 nos
ii) Prescribe yearly release of fund ()
a) Projects sanctioned in 1999-2000 [WDP Guide lines (1999)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 10 20 20 15 10 10
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b) Projects sanctioned in 2000-2001 [WDP Guide lines (2001)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 15 15 15 15 15 10
c) Project sanctioned in 2003-04 up to 2006-07 [Hariyali guidelines (2003)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1 st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst
15 30 30 15 10
The above 112 projects are for treatment of 439 micro watersheds covering a total area of 221225 hectare with a total cost of Rs1305325 lakh for which cost sharing is 9167 by GOI and 833 by State Government that is RS1200222 lakh Central Share and Rs1 05106 lakh State Share respectively
The District-wise physical target and financial implication is shown below
Name of District No of Projects
Project Cost
Area of treatmentCS (Rs in lakh)
SS (Rs in lakh)
Total (Rs in lakh)
East Khasi Hills 21 212108 19282 231390 38565
West Khasi Hills 17 175234 13750 188984 33496
Jaintia Hills 14 147120 13374 160494 26749
Ri Bhoi 11 150700 13700 164400 27400
East Garo Hills 15 178750 16250 195000 32500
West Garo Hills 21 204310 16750 221060 38515
South Garo Hills 13 132000 12000 144000 24300
Total 112 1200222 105106 1305328 221225
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6 INTEGRATED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (IWMP)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified
approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in a realistic and
holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved
the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major areas
in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State
Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level constitution of District
Project - Level Institutions for implementation of the projects for the Participatory Watershed Projects with
financial social and economic empowerment to the watershed communities in close coordination with the
local institutions Another aspect is the equity and participatory resources management with due regards to the
economically weaker section within the village community
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INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING
The Central Assistance for setting up of the State Level Nodal Agency for implementation of IWMP
during 2009-10 has also been sanctioned amounting to Rs7125 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring
Grants vide GOIrsquos Letter NOK11 01192009IWMP (IS) dt 1792009
The Central Assistance for setting up of District Watershed Cell cum Data Centre (DWCDC) during
2009-10 has also been amounting to Rs 5950 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring Grants vide letter
No K1101192009IWMP (IS) dt 922010
ACCELERATED BENEFIT IRRIGATION PROGRAMME
9 Nos Ongoing Projects under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme
Year of Commencement 2009-10
Remark The above projects have been completed during 2011-12
7
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8 RASHTRIYA KRISHI VIGYAN YOJANA
The Scheme is funded by the Agriculture Department and implemented by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
81 Aim of RKVY
The National Agriculture Development Programme (NADP) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) aims to achieve 4 annual growth in the agriculture sector during the XI Plan period by ensuring a holistic development of agriculture amp allied sectors
82 Objectives of RKVY
The main objectives of RKVY are
(i) To incentivize the States so as to increase public investment in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(ii) Toprovide flexibility amp autonomy to States in the process of planning and executing Agriculture amp Allied Sector Schemes
(iii) To ensure the preparation of agriculture plans for the Districts and the States based on agroshyclimatic conditions availability of Technology and natural resources
(iv) To ensure that the local needs crops priorities are reflected in the agricultural plans of the states
(v) To achieve the goal of reducing the yield gaps in important crops through focused interventions
(vi) To maximize returns to the farmers in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(vii) To bring about quantifiable changes in the production amp productivity of various components of Agriculture amp Allied Sectors by addressing them in a holistic manner
83 Basic Features of RKVY
Amongst other the basic feature under RKVY is that the states are given sufficient fiexibility under the scheme to make appropriate local choices so that the outcomes are as envisaged in the aims amp objectives
While the other seeks to encourage convergence with schemes like NREGS SGSY BRGF including Watershed Development
84 ProjectScheme Proposal
841 Area of focus
(i) Development of Rainfed Farming System in amp outside watershed areas as also Integrated Development of Watershed area Wastelands and river valleys Assistance for development of land as also assistance for horticulture generating livelihoods for farmers Below the Poverty Line (BPL) in particular
(ii) Activities relating to enhancement of Horticultural production amp popularization of micro-irrigation systems
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Assistance will be available for nursery development horticulture activities including marketing and dripsprinkler irrigation
842 Particulars of Schemes under RKVY
The proposed schemes are as follows
I Soil amp Water Conservation for enhancing crop production amp productivity in river valley valley bottom lands
II Soil amp Water Conservation for improving crop production amp productivity of cultivated Jhum amp Bun lands including abandoned Jhum amp Bun lands
III Soil amp Water Conservation for restoring amp reclaiming cultivable wastelands affected by mining amp quarrying
IV Soil amp Water Conservation for improvement of traditional water conservation amp distribution system for enhanced crop production
843 Strategy for Implementation of the above Schemes
Keeping in view of the aim for achieving 4 growth under agriculture sector by ensuring holistic amp realistic development of agri and allied service including the area of focus the strategy for implementation of the above schemes under RKVY is outlined as followsshy
1 Improvement of Soil health amp tilth
2 Promotion of moisture regime within the soil profile
3 Improvement of crop production
4 Promotion of cropping intensity (crop-rotational system)
5 Water management
6 Promotion of household gardening for crop production
7 Land and water resources treatment for protective amp productive uses
8 Promotion of IFS amp SALT System for enhanced production amp productivity under Agri amp allied sectors
9 Promotion of livelihoods gainful employment opportunity
844 Project Components
The above schemes under RKVY constitute the following components
(i) Conservation Technology Adoption Adoption of appropriate Soil amp Water Conservation techniques amp measures (Biological Agronomic and MechanicalEngineering) - 85 (Rs 14000- per hectare)
(ii) Livelihoods - 15 (Rs 2500- per hectare)
Per unit area costing Rs 16500- per hectare
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845 Conservation Technology Adoption Component
On farm Off-farm Treatment and protection
Land Development Land Drainage Field Bunding Graded Bunding Terracing
Drainage Channel
treatment amp protection
Check dam Water conservation
Micro-Irrigation Water
Harvesting Farm Pond Diversion Dam GuIly Plugging amp Stream bank protection etc
Inputs Seeds amp plants manures amp fertilizers soil amendment
Agronomic
Measures
Conservation Farming Cropping System Water Management
Safe
surface runoff
Grassed Water ways Channel
Treatment amp Improvement Safe water disposal amp outlet
846 Livelihood Component
It includes the following
(i) Agriculture (field crops)
(ii) Fishery
(iii) Piggery
(iv) Sericulture
(v) Horticulture including setting up of nursery units
(vi) Composting unit
(vii) Apiculture
(viii) Poultry duckery
(ix) Floriculture including establishment of nursery units amp others
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9 WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN SHIFTING CULTIVATION AREAS (WDPSCA)
The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards it is a 100 central assistance through the ministry of agriculture amp co-operation Government of India
sum Implementation during VIIIth Plan
12 (twelve) Watershed Projects were taken up from the year 1995-96 All the twelve projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan (1999-2000)
lsaquo Total Area for Treatment
lsaquo Total Area Treatment (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total families Treated
sum Implementation during IXth Plan
= 1294450 ha
= 1294450 ha
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= 3692 nos
38 (thirty eight) new Watershed Projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan ie 1999-2000 The Projects were completed during the Xth Plan ie 2006-07
lsaquo Total Geographical Area
lsaquo Total Area Treated (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total Families Treated
= 3698300 ha
= 3228200 ha
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= 7612 nos
sum Implementation during Xth Plan amp XIth Plan
During 2006-07 (end of Xth Plan) 63 (sixty three) Watershed Projects was approved by the State Level Steering Committee and the Government of India which are ongoing
lsaquo Total Geographical Area = 4379200 ha
lsaquo Proposed Area for Treatment = 3160000 ha
lsaquo Total Project Cost = Rs 347600 lakhs
lsaquo Total Families to be Benefitted = 9865 nos
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PHOTO SECTION
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BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
3 Improved Shifting Cultivation
The Government of Meghalaya had approved this new scheme on a pilot project basis from 2007shy08 These are as (i) Mukbu Village in Jaintia Hills and (ii) Mawthawniaw- Diskiang Village in West Khasi Hills during the year Total amountof expenditure on the Scheme for the year 2007-08 is Rs 285737000
5 (Five) more pilot projects one each for East Khasi Hills Ri-BhoiEast Garo Hills West Garo Hills and South Garo Hills Districts respectively were sanctioned during 2008 -09 as followsshy
1 East Khasi Hills District - Pdei Jarain Village Cluster
2 Ri-Bhoi District - Umladew Village
3 East Garo Hills District - Chimagre-Dawa-Chipit- Chima-Nengkra
4 West Garo Hills District - Ampangre-Ch u pongre-Mongalgre
5 South Garo Hills District - Deran-Songmong-Doren-Songgitcham-Ramigre Asinggre
Types of works under the Scheme
i Capacity BuildingTrainingField VisitExtension Service
ii Entry Point Activities Construction of Link RoadsDrinking Water Structure etc
iii Graded Bunding (i) Graded Bunds (ii) Loose Boulder amp (iii) Box Terracing
iv Safe Disposal Outlet
v Grassed Waterways
vi Reclamation of Valley Bottom Land
vii Follow-up Programmes Supply of Improved SeedsManures etc
viii Composite Nursery
ix Afforestation
x Agro-Horticulture
xi Agro-Forestry
xii Water Harvesting StructureDug-out PondsImpounded Ponds etc
xiii Water Distribution structure
xiv Check DamBoulder Check Dam
xv Camp Hut
xvi Domestic Livestock PromotionPiggeryPoultryCattleFisheryBee-Keeping etc
xvii Service Sector-CarpentryBlack SmithTailoringHandicrafts
xviii Kitchen Gardening
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4 Watershed Management Programme
The physical and financial achievements under the Scheme upto 2011-12
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
ITEMS ACHIEVEMENT UPTO 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakhs)
i Terrracing amp Land Reclamation 388621 Ha 20970
ii Follow-up Programmes Seeds Manures Fertilizers amp Cultivation Cost 292550 Ha 5777
iii Irrigation Water Conservation amp Distribution 391187 Ha 27516
iv Drinking 9500 Nos 1206
v Link Roads 17826 Ha 36571
vi Afforestation 670535 Ha 36614
vii Cash Crops Horticultural Development 271674 Ha Nurseries 425022 Nos 90600
viii Fodderamp Pasture
ix Water Harvesting Works
2200 Ha
17700 Nos
134
8176
x Erosion Control Works 152631 Ha 13437
TOTAL 241008
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5 THE INTEGRATED WASTELANDS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (IWDP)
The Integrated Wastelands Development Programme (IWDP) launched in 1989 under the aegis of the National Wastelands Development Board aimed at development of wastelands on watershed basis With an intention of involving village communities in the implementation of Watershed Development Projects (WDP) under IWDP the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) Government of India (GOI) adopted the WDP Guidelines (1995) wef 141995 which was subsequently revised in August 2001 (WDP Revised Guidelines 2001) To further simplify procedures and involve the PRI more meaningfully in Planning Implementation and Management of Economic Development Activities in rural areas the GOI evolved New Guidelines for Hariyali (2003) which are under implementation wef April 1 2003
i) There are 112 Projects sanctioned by GOI as follows
Year of Sanction of lWDP Project
Project Period
East Khasi Hills
West Khasi Hills
Jaintia Hills
Ri Bhoi East Garo Hills
West Garo Hills
South Garo Hills
Total GOIrsquos cut off dcie of completion
1999shy2000
1999-2000 to
2002-03 - Project II Project I 2 nos
March 2011
2000-01 2000-01
to 2004-05
Project I Project I Project I Project I Project I 5 nos March 2011
2003-04 2003-04
to 2007-08
Project II Project
III Project II Project II Project II Project II Projectll 7 nos December
2012
2004-05 2004-05
to 2008-09
Project
III
Project
IV
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III 7nos
December 2012
2005-06 2005-06
to 2009-10
Project IV to Xl1
Project V to XI
Project IVtoVIII
Project IV to Vll1
Project IV to VIII
Project IV to XII
Project IV to VIII
45 nos December
2012
2006-07 2006-07
to 2010-11
Project XIII to XXI
Project XII to XVIII
Project IXto XIV
Project IXtoXI
Project IX to XV
Project XIII to XXI
Project IX to XIII 46 nos
December 2012
Total - 21 nos 17 nos 14 nos 11 nos 15 nos 21 nos 13 nos 112 nos
ii) Prescribe yearly release of fund ()
a) Projects sanctioned in 1999-2000 [WDP Guide lines (1999)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 10 20 20 15 10 10
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b) Projects sanctioned in 2000-2001 [WDP Guide lines (2001)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 15 15 15 15 15 10
c) Project sanctioned in 2003-04 up to 2006-07 [Hariyali guidelines (2003)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1 st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst
15 30 30 15 10
The above 112 projects are for treatment of 439 micro watersheds covering a total area of 221225 hectare with a total cost of Rs1305325 lakh for which cost sharing is 9167 by GOI and 833 by State Government that is RS1200222 lakh Central Share and Rs1 05106 lakh State Share respectively
The District-wise physical target and financial implication is shown below
Name of District No of Projects
Project Cost
Area of treatmentCS (Rs in lakh)
SS (Rs in lakh)
Total (Rs in lakh)
East Khasi Hills 21 212108 19282 231390 38565
West Khasi Hills 17 175234 13750 188984 33496
Jaintia Hills 14 147120 13374 160494 26749
Ri Bhoi 11 150700 13700 164400 27400
East Garo Hills 15 178750 16250 195000 32500
West Garo Hills 21 204310 16750 221060 38515
South Garo Hills 13 132000 12000 144000 24300
Total 112 1200222 105106 1305328 221225
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6 INTEGRATED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (IWMP)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified
approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in a realistic and
holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved
the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major areas
in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State
Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level constitution of District
Project - Level Institutions for implementation of the projects for the Participatory Watershed Projects with
financial social and economic empowerment to the watershed communities in close coordination with the
local institutions Another aspect is the equity and participatory resources management with due regards to the
economically weaker section within the village community
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INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING
The Central Assistance for setting up of the State Level Nodal Agency for implementation of IWMP
during 2009-10 has also been sanctioned amounting to Rs7125 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring
Grants vide GOIrsquos Letter NOK11 01192009IWMP (IS) dt 1792009
The Central Assistance for setting up of District Watershed Cell cum Data Centre (DWCDC) during
2009-10 has also been amounting to Rs 5950 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring Grants vide letter
No K1101192009IWMP (IS) dt 922010
ACCELERATED BENEFIT IRRIGATION PROGRAMME
9 Nos Ongoing Projects under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme
Year of Commencement 2009-10
Remark The above projects have been completed during 2011-12
7
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8 RASHTRIYA KRISHI VIGYAN YOJANA
The Scheme is funded by the Agriculture Department and implemented by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
81 Aim of RKVY
The National Agriculture Development Programme (NADP) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) aims to achieve 4 annual growth in the agriculture sector during the XI Plan period by ensuring a holistic development of agriculture amp allied sectors
82 Objectives of RKVY
The main objectives of RKVY are
(i) To incentivize the States so as to increase public investment in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(ii) Toprovide flexibility amp autonomy to States in the process of planning and executing Agriculture amp Allied Sector Schemes
(iii) To ensure the preparation of agriculture plans for the Districts and the States based on agroshyclimatic conditions availability of Technology and natural resources
(iv) To ensure that the local needs crops priorities are reflected in the agricultural plans of the states
(v) To achieve the goal of reducing the yield gaps in important crops through focused interventions
(vi) To maximize returns to the farmers in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(vii) To bring about quantifiable changes in the production amp productivity of various components of Agriculture amp Allied Sectors by addressing them in a holistic manner
83 Basic Features of RKVY
Amongst other the basic feature under RKVY is that the states are given sufficient fiexibility under the scheme to make appropriate local choices so that the outcomes are as envisaged in the aims amp objectives
While the other seeks to encourage convergence with schemes like NREGS SGSY BRGF including Watershed Development
84 ProjectScheme Proposal
841 Area of focus
(i) Development of Rainfed Farming System in amp outside watershed areas as also Integrated Development of Watershed area Wastelands and river valleys Assistance for development of land as also assistance for horticulture generating livelihoods for farmers Below the Poverty Line (BPL) in particular
(ii) Activities relating to enhancement of Horticultural production amp popularization of micro-irrigation systems
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Assistance will be available for nursery development horticulture activities including marketing and dripsprinkler irrigation
842 Particulars of Schemes under RKVY
The proposed schemes are as follows
I Soil amp Water Conservation for enhancing crop production amp productivity in river valley valley bottom lands
II Soil amp Water Conservation for improving crop production amp productivity of cultivated Jhum amp Bun lands including abandoned Jhum amp Bun lands
III Soil amp Water Conservation for restoring amp reclaiming cultivable wastelands affected by mining amp quarrying
IV Soil amp Water Conservation for improvement of traditional water conservation amp distribution system for enhanced crop production
843 Strategy for Implementation of the above Schemes
Keeping in view of the aim for achieving 4 growth under agriculture sector by ensuring holistic amp realistic development of agri and allied service including the area of focus the strategy for implementation of the above schemes under RKVY is outlined as followsshy
1 Improvement of Soil health amp tilth
2 Promotion of moisture regime within the soil profile
3 Improvement of crop production
4 Promotion of cropping intensity (crop-rotational system)
5 Water management
6 Promotion of household gardening for crop production
7 Land and water resources treatment for protective amp productive uses
8 Promotion of IFS amp SALT System for enhanced production amp productivity under Agri amp allied sectors
9 Promotion of livelihoods gainful employment opportunity
844 Project Components
The above schemes under RKVY constitute the following components
(i) Conservation Technology Adoption Adoption of appropriate Soil amp Water Conservation techniques amp measures (Biological Agronomic and MechanicalEngineering) - 85 (Rs 14000- per hectare)
(ii) Livelihoods - 15 (Rs 2500- per hectare)
Per unit area costing Rs 16500- per hectare
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845 Conservation Technology Adoption Component
On farm Off-farm Treatment and protection
Land Development Land Drainage Field Bunding Graded Bunding Terracing
Drainage Channel
treatment amp protection
Check dam Water conservation
Micro-Irrigation Water
Harvesting Farm Pond Diversion Dam GuIly Plugging amp Stream bank protection etc
Inputs Seeds amp plants manures amp fertilizers soil amendment
Agronomic
Measures
Conservation Farming Cropping System Water Management
Safe
surface runoff
Grassed Water ways Channel
Treatment amp Improvement Safe water disposal amp outlet
846 Livelihood Component
It includes the following
(i) Agriculture (field crops)
(ii) Fishery
(iii) Piggery
(iv) Sericulture
(v) Horticulture including setting up of nursery units
(vi) Composting unit
(vii) Apiculture
(viii) Poultry duckery
(ix) Floriculture including establishment of nursery units amp others
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9 WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN SHIFTING CULTIVATION AREAS (WDPSCA)
The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards it is a 100 central assistance through the ministry of agriculture amp co-operation Government of India
sum Implementation during VIIIth Plan
12 (twelve) Watershed Projects were taken up from the year 1995-96 All the twelve projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan (1999-2000)
lsaquo Total Area for Treatment
lsaquo Total Area Treatment (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total families Treated
sum Implementation during IXth Plan
= 1294450 ha
= 1294450 ha
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= 3692 nos
38 (thirty eight) new Watershed Projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan ie 1999-2000 The Projects were completed during the Xth Plan ie 2006-07
lsaquo Total Geographical Area
lsaquo Total Area Treated (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total Families Treated
= 3698300 ha
= 3228200 ha
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= 7612 nos
sum Implementation during Xth Plan amp XIth Plan
During 2006-07 (end of Xth Plan) 63 (sixty three) Watershed Projects was approved by the State Level Steering Committee and the Government of India which are ongoing
lsaquo Total Geographical Area = 4379200 ha
lsaquo Proposed Area for Treatment = 3160000 ha
lsaquo Total Project Cost = Rs 347600 lakhs
lsaquo Total Families to be Benefitted = 9865 nos
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T I
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HIF
TIN
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AR
EA
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DP
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)
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NF
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STR
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tota
l of
49 p
roje
cts
had
been
impl
emen
ted
unde
r th
e R
IDF
NA
BA
RD
Loa
n A
tota
l of
12 p
roje
cts
unde
r R
IDF
- V
(20
00-0
1 to
200
2-03
) 1
1pr
ojec
ts u
nder
RID
F-I
X (
2004
-05
to 2
006-
07)
7 p
roje
cts
unde
r R
IDF
middot XII
I (2
007-
08 to
200
9-10
) an
d 10
pro
ject
s un
der
RID
F X
IV (
2009
-10
onw
ards
)an
d 9
proj
ects
und
er R
IDF
-XV
Out
of t
he 4
9 pr
ojec
ts 4
0 P
roje
cts
unde
r RID
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(200
0-01
to 2
002-
03)
RID
F-I
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004-
05 to
200
6-07
) and
RID
F -
XII
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007-
08 to
200
9-10
) an
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IDF
XIV
hav
e be
en c
ompl
eted
whi
le 9
pro
ject
s un
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RID
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2010
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onw
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) ar
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goin
g th
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tail
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whi
ch a
resh
own
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IVE
R V
AL
LE
Y P
RO
JEC
TS
amp F
LO
OD
PR
ON
E A
RE
AS
(KO
PL
I)A
tota
l of 1
2 w
ater
shed
s fal
ling
unde
r ver
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gh p
rior
ity h
ave
been
cov
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und
er th
is sc
hem
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he to
tal a
rea
of 1
2 w
ater
shed
s is 5
218
hect
ares
and
the
trea
tabl
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ea is
486
3 he
ctar
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illag
es fa
lling
und
er th
e w
ater
shed
s num
ber u
pto
21 w
ith 1
145
fam
ilies
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annual report 2011 - 2012
PHOTO SECTION
annual report 2011 - 2012
BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
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4 Watershed Management Programme
The physical and financial achievements under the Scheme upto 2011-12
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
ITEMS ACHIEVEMENT UPTO 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakhs)
i Terrracing amp Land Reclamation 388621 Ha 20970
ii Follow-up Programmes Seeds Manures Fertilizers amp Cultivation Cost 292550 Ha 5777
iii Irrigation Water Conservation amp Distribution 391187 Ha 27516
iv Drinking 9500 Nos 1206
v Link Roads 17826 Ha 36571
vi Afforestation 670535 Ha 36614
vii Cash Crops Horticultural Development 271674 Ha Nurseries 425022 Nos 90600
viii Fodderamp Pasture
ix Water Harvesting Works
2200 Ha
17700 Nos
134
8176
x Erosion Control Works 152631 Ha 13437
TOTAL 241008
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5 THE INTEGRATED WASTELANDS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (IWDP)
The Integrated Wastelands Development Programme (IWDP) launched in 1989 under the aegis of the National Wastelands Development Board aimed at development of wastelands on watershed basis With an intention of involving village communities in the implementation of Watershed Development Projects (WDP) under IWDP the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) Government of India (GOI) adopted the WDP Guidelines (1995) wef 141995 which was subsequently revised in August 2001 (WDP Revised Guidelines 2001) To further simplify procedures and involve the PRI more meaningfully in Planning Implementation and Management of Economic Development Activities in rural areas the GOI evolved New Guidelines for Hariyali (2003) which are under implementation wef April 1 2003
i) There are 112 Projects sanctioned by GOI as follows
Year of Sanction of lWDP Project
Project Period
East Khasi Hills
West Khasi Hills
Jaintia Hills
Ri Bhoi East Garo Hills
West Garo Hills
South Garo Hills
Total GOIrsquos cut off dcie of completion
1999shy2000
1999-2000 to
2002-03 - Project II Project I 2 nos
March 2011
2000-01 2000-01
to 2004-05
Project I Project I Project I Project I Project I 5 nos March 2011
2003-04 2003-04
to 2007-08
Project II Project
III Project II Project II Project II Project II Projectll 7 nos December
2012
2004-05 2004-05
to 2008-09
Project
III
Project
IV
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III 7nos
December 2012
2005-06 2005-06
to 2009-10
Project IV to Xl1
Project V to XI
Project IVtoVIII
Project IV to Vll1
Project IV to VIII
Project IV to XII
Project IV to VIII
45 nos December
2012
2006-07 2006-07
to 2010-11
Project XIII to XXI
Project XII to XVIII
Project IXto XIV
Project IXtoXI
Project IX to XV
Project XIII to XXI
Project IX to XIII 46 nos
December 2012
Total - 21 nos 17 nos 14 nos 11 nos 15 nos 21 nos 13 nos 112 nos
ii) Prescribe yearly release of fund ()
a) Projects sanctioned in 1999-2000 [WDP Guide lines (1999)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 10 20 20 15 10 10
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b) Projects sanctioned in 2000-2001 [WDP Guide lines (2001)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 15 15 15 15 15 10
c) Project sanctioned in 2003-04 up to 2006-07 [Hariyali guidelines (2003)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1 st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst
15 30 30 15 10
The above 112 projects are for treatment of 439 micro watersheds covering a total area of 221225 hectare with a total cost of Rs1305325 lakh for which cost sharing is 9167 by GOI and 833 by State Government that is RS1200222 lakh Central Share and Rs1 05106 lakh State Share respectively
The District-wise physical target and financial implication is shown below
Name of District No of Projects
Project Cost
Area of treatmentCS (Rs in lakh)
SS (Rs in lakh)
Total (Rs in lakh)
East Khasi Hills 21 212108 19282 231390 38565
West Khasi Hills 17 175234 13750 188984 33496
Jaintia Hills 14 147120 13374 160494 26749
Ri Bhoi 11 150700 13700 164400 27400
East Garo Hills 15 178750 16250 195000 32500
West Garo Hills 21 204310 16750 221060 38515
South Garo Hills 13 132000 12000 144000 24300
Total 112 1200222 105106 1305328 221225
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6 INTEGRATED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (IWMP)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified
approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in a realistic and
holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved
the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major areas
in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State
Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level constitution of District
Project - Level Institutions for implementation of the projects for the Participatory Watershed Projects with
financial social and economic empowerment to the watershed communities in close coordination with the
local institutions Another aspect is the equity and participatory resources management with due regards to the
economically weaker section within the village community
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INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING
The Central Assistance for setting up of the State Level Nodal Agency for implementation of IWMP
during 2009-10 has also been sanctioned amounting to Rs7125 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring
Grants vide GOIrsquos Letter NOK11 01192009IWMP (IS) dt 1792009
The Central Assistance for setting up of District Watershed Cell cum Data Centre (DWCDC) during
2009-10 has also been amounting to Rs 5950 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring Grants vide letter
No K1101192009IWMP (IS) dt 922010
ACCELERATED BENEFIT IRRIGATION PROGRAMME
9 Nos Ongoing Projects under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme
Year of Commencement 2009-10
Remark The above projects have been completed during 2011-12
7
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8 RASHTRIYA KRISHI VIGYAN YOJANA
The Scheme is funded by the Agriculture Department and implemented by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
81 Aim of RKVY
The National Agriculture Development Programme (NADP) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) aims to achieve 4 annual growth in the agriculture sector during the XI Plan period by ensuring a holistic development of agriculture amp allied sectors
82 Objectives of RKVY
The main objectives of RKVY are
(i) To incentivize the States so as to increase public investment in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(ii) Toprovide flexibility amp autonomy to States in the process of planning and executing Agriculture amp Allied Sector Schemes
(iii) To ensure the preparation of agriculture plans for the Districts and the States based on agroshyclimatic conditions availability of Technology and natural resources
(iv) To ensure that the local needs crops priorities are reflected in the agricultural plans of the states
(v) To achieve the goal of reducing the yield gaps in important crops through focused interventions
(vi) To maximize returns to the farmers in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(vii) To bring about quantifiable changes in the production amp productivity of various components of Agriculture amp Allied Sectors by addressing them in a holistic manner
83 Basic Features of RKVY
Amongst other the basic feature under RKVY is that the states are given sufficient fiexibility under the scheme to make appropriate local choices so that the outcomes are as envisaged in the aims amp objectives
While the other seeks to encourage convergence with schemes like NREGS SGSY BRGF including Watershed Development
84 ProjectScheme Proposal
841 Area of focus
(i) Development of Rainfed Farming System in amp outside watershed areas as also Integrated Development of Watershed area Wastelands and river valleys Assistance for development of land as also assistance for horticulture generating livelihoods for farmers Below the Poverty Line (BPL) in particular
(ii) Activities relating to enhancement of Horticultural production amp popularization of micro-irrigation systems
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Assistance will be available for nursery development horticulture activities including marketing and dripsprinkler irrigation
842 Particulars of Schemes under RKVY
The proposed schemes are as follows
I Soil amp Water Conservation for enhancing crop production amp productivity in river valley valley bottom lands
II Soil amp Water Conservation for improving crop production amp productivity of cultivated Jhum amp Bun lands including abandoned Jhum amp Bun lands
III Soil amp Water Conservation for restoring amp reclaiming cultivable wastelands affected by mining amp quarrying
IV Soil amp Water Conservation for improvement of traditional water conservation amp distribution system for enhanced crop production
843 Strategy for Implementation of the above Schemes
Keeping in view of the aim for achieving 4 growth under agriculture sector by ensuring holistic amp realistic development of agri and allied service including the area of focus the strategy for implementation of the above schemes under RKVY is outlined as followsshy
1 Improvement of Soil health amp tilth
2 Promotion of moisture regime within the soil profile
3 Improvement of crop production
4 Promotion of cropping intensity (crop-rotational system)
5 Water management
6 Promotion of household gardening for crop production
7 Land and water resources treatment for protective amp productive uses
8 Promotion of IFS amp SALT System for enhanced production amp productivity under Agri amp allied sectors
9 Promotion of livelihoods gainful employment opportunity
844 Project Components
The above schemes under RKVY constitute the following components
(i) Conservation Technology Adoption Adoption of appropriate Soil amp Water Conservation techniques amp measures (Biological Agronomic and MechanicalEngineering) - 85 (Rs 14000- per hectare)
(ii) Livelihoods - 15 (Rs 2500- per hectare)
Per unit area costing Rs 16500- per hectare
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845 Conservation Technology Adoption Component
On farm Off-farm Treatment and protection
Land Development Land Drainage Field Bunding Graded Bunding Terracing
Drainage Channel
treatment amp protection
Check dam Water conservation
Micro-Irrigation Water
Harvesting Farm Pond Diversion Dam GuIly Plugging amp Stream bank protection etc
Inputs Seeds amp plants manures amp fertilizers soil amendment
Agronomic
Measures
Conservation Farming Cropping System Water Management
Safe
surface runoff
Grassed Water ways Channel
Treatment amp Improvement Safe water disposal amp outlet
846 Livelihood Component
It includes the following
(i) Agriculture (field crops)
(ii) Fishery
(iii) Piggery
(iv) Sericulture
(v) Horticulture including setting up of nursery units
(vi) Composting unit
(vii) Apiculture
(viii) Poultry duckery
(ix) Floriculture including establishment of nursery units amp others
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9 WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN SHIFTING CULTIVATION AREAS (WDPSCA)
The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards it is a 100 central assistance through the ministry of agriculture amp co-operation Government of India
sum Implementation during VIIIth Plan
12 (twelve) Watershed Projects were taken up from the year 1995-96 All the twelve projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan (1999-2000)
lsaquo Total Area for Treatment
lsaquo Total Area Treatment (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total families Treated
sum Implementation during IXth Plan
= 1294450 ha
= 1294450 ha
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= 3692 nos
38 (thirty eight) new Watershed Projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan ie 1999-2000 The Projects were completed during the Xth Plan ie 2006-07
lsaquo Total Geographical Area
lsaquo Total Area Treated (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total Families Treated
= 3698300 ha
= 3228200 ha
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= 7612 nos
sum Implementation during Xth Plan amp XIth Plan
During 2006-07 (end of Xth Plan) 63 (sixty three) Watershed Projects was approved by the State Level Steering Committee and the Government of India which are ongoing
lsaquo Total Geographical Area = 4379200 ha
lsaquo Proposed Area for Treatment = 3160000 ha
lsaquo Total Project Cost = Rs 347600 lakhs
lsaquo Total Families to be Benefitted = 9865 nos
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EA
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)
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RE
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tota
l of
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roje
cts
had
been
impl
emen
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unde
r th
e R
IDF
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RD
Loa
n A
tota
l of
12 p
roje
cts
unde
r R
IDF
- V
(20
00-0
1 to
200
2-03
) 1
1pr
ojec
ts u
nder
RID
F-I
X (
2004
-05
to 2
006-
07)
7 p
roje
cts
unde
r R
IDF
middot XII
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007-
08 to
200
9-10
) an
d 10
pro
ject
s un
der
RID
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2009
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onw
ards
)an
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proj
ects
und
er R
IDF
-XV
Out
of t
he 4
9 pr
ojec
ts 4
0 P
roje
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unde
r RID
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(200
0-01
to 2
002-
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RID
F-I
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004-
05 to
200
6-07
) and
RID
F -
XII
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007-
08 to
200
9-10
) an
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IDF
XIV
hav
e be
en c
ompl
eted
whi
le 9
pro
ject
s un
der
RID
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2010
-11
onw
ards
) ar
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goin
g th
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tail
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whi
ch a
resh
own
in th
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annual report 2011 - 2012
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IVE
R V
AL
LE
Y P
RO
JEC
TS
amp F
LO
OD
PR
ON
E A
RE
AS
(KO
PL
I)A
tota
l of 1
2 w
ater
shed
s fal
ling
unde
r ver
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gh p
rior
ity h
ave
been
cov
ered
und
er th
is sc
hem
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he to
tal a
rea
of 1
2 w
ater
shed
s is 5
218
hect
ares
and
the
trea
tabl
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ea is
486
3 he
ctar
es V
illag
es fa
lling
und
er th
e w
ater
shed
s num
ber u
pto
21 w
ith 1
145
fam
ilies
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annual report 2011 - 2012
PHOTO SECTION
annual report 2011 - 2012
BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
4 Watershed Management Programme
The physical and financial achievements under the Scheme upto 2011-12
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
ITEMS ACHIEVEMENT UPTO 2011-12
Physical Financial (Rs in lakhs)
i Terrracing amp Land Reclamation 388621 Ha 20970
ii Follow-up Programmes Seeds Manures Fertilizers amp Cultivation Cost 292550 Ha 5777
iii Irrigation Water Conservation amp Distribution 391187 Ha 27516
iv Drinking 9500 Nos 1206
v Link Roads 17826 Ha 36571
vi Afforestation 670535 Ha 36614
vii Cash Crops Horticultural Development 271674 Ha Nurseries 425022 Nos 90600
viii Fodderamp Pasture
ix Water Harvesting Works
2200 Ha
17700 Nos
134
8176
x Erosion Control Works 152631 Ha 13437
TOTAL 241008
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5 THE INTEGRATED WASTELANDS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (IWDP)
The Integrated Wastelands Development Programme (IWDP) launched in 1989 under the aegis of the National Wastelands Development Board aimed at development of wastelands on watershed basis With an intention of involving village communities in the implementation of Watershed Development Projects (WDP) under IWDP the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) Government of India (GOI) adopted the WDP Guidelines (1995) wef 141995 which was subsequently revised in August 2001 (WDP Revised Guidelines 2001) To further simplify procedures and involve the PRI more meaningfully in Planning Implementation and Management of Economic Development Activities in rural areas the GOI evolved New Guidelines for Hariyali (2003) which are under implementation wef April 1 2003
i) There are 112 Projects sanctioned by GOI as follows
Year of Sanction of lWDP Project
Project Period
East Khasi Hills
West Khasi Hills
Jaintia Hills
Ri Bhoi East Garo Hills
West Garo Hills
South Garo Hills
Total GOIrsquos cut off dcie of completion
1999shy2000
1999-2000 to
2002-03 - Project II Project I 2 nos
March 2011
2000-01 2000-01
to 2004-05
Project I Project I Project I Project I Project I 5 nos March 2011
2003-04 2003-04
to 2007-08
Project II Project
III Project II Project II Project II Project II Projectll 7 nos December
2012
2004-05 2004-05
to 2008-09
Project
III
Project
IV
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III 7nos
December 2012
2005-06 2005-06
to 2009-10
Project IV to Xl1
Project V to XI
Project IVtoVIII
Project IV to Vll1
Project IV to VIII
Project IV to XII
Project IV to VIII
45 nos December
2012
2006-07 2006-07
to 2010-11
Project XIII to XXI
Project XII to XVIII
Project IXto XIV
Project IXtoXI
Project IX to XV
Project XIII to XXI
Project IX to XIII 46 nos
December 2012
Total - 21 nos 17 nos 14 nos 11 nos 15 nos 21 nos 13 nos 112 nos
ii) Prescribe yearly release of fund ()
a) Projects sanctioned in 1999-2000 [WDP Guide lines (1999)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 10 20 20 15 10 10
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b) Projects sanctioned in 2000-2001 [WDP Guide lines (2001)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 15 15 15 15 15 10
c) Project sanctioned in 2003-04 up to 2006-07 [Hariyali guidelines (2003)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1 st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst
15 30 30 15 10
The above 112 projects are for treatment of 439 micro watersheds covering a total area of 221225 hectare with a total cost of Rs1305325 lakh for which cost sharing is 9167 by GOI and 833 by State Government that is RS1200222 lakh Central Share and Rs1 05106 lakh State Share respectively
The District-wise physical target and financial implication is shown below
Name of District No of Projects
Project Cost
Area of treatmentCS (Rs in lakh)
SS (Rs in lakh)
Total (Rs in lakh)
East Khasi Hills 21 212108 19282 231390 38565
West Khasi Hills 17 175234 13750 188984 33496
Jaintia Hills 14 147120 13374 160494 26749
Ri Bhoi 11 150700 13700 164400 27400
East Garo Hills 15 178750 16250 195000 32500
West Garo Hills 21 204310 16750 221060 38515
South Garo Hills 13 132000 12000 144000 24300
Total 112 1200222 105106 1305328 221225
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6 INTEGRATED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (IWMP)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified
approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in a realistic and
holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved
the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major areas
in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State
Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level constitution of District
Project - Level Institutions for implementation of the projects for the Participatory Watershed Projects with
financial social and economic empowerment to the watershed communities in close coordination with the
local institutions Another aspect is the equity and participatory resources management with due regards to the
economically weaker section within the village community
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INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING
The Central Assistance for setting up of the State Level Nodal Agency for implementation of IWMP
during 2009-10 has also been sanctioned amounting to Rs7125 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring
Grants vide GOIrsquos Letter NOK11 01192009IWMP (IS) dt 1792009
The Central Assistance for setting up of District Watershed Cell cum Data Centre (DWCDC) during
2009-10 has also been amounting to Rs 5950 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring Grants vide letter
No K1101192009IWMP (IS) dt 922010
ACCELERATED BENEFIT IRRIGATION PROGRAMME
9 Nos Ongoing Projects under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme
Year of Commencement 2009-10
Remark The above projects have been completed during 2011-12
7
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8 RASHTRIYA KRISHI VIGYAN YOJANA
The Scheme is funded by the Agriculture Department and implemented by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
81 Aim of RKVY
The National Agriculture Development Programme (NADP) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) aims to achieve 4 annual growth in the agriculture sector during the XI Plan period by ensuring a holistic development of agriculture amp allied sectors
82 Objectives of RKVY
The main objectives of RKVY are
(i) To incentivize the States so as to increase public investment in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(ii) Toprovide flexibility amp autonomy to States in the process of planning and executing Agriculture amp Allied Sector Schemes
(iii) To ensure the preparation of agriculture plans for the Districts and the States based on agroshyclimatic conditions availability of Technology and natural resources
(iv) To ensure that the local needs crops priorities are reflected in the agricultural plans of the states
(v) To achieve the goal of reducing the yield gaps in important crops through focused interventions
(vi) To maximize returns to the farmers in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(vii) To bring about quantifiable changes in the production amp productivity of various components of Agriculture amp Allied Sectors by addressing them in a holistic manner
83 Basic Features of RKVY
Amongst other the basic feature under RKVY is that the states are given sufficient fiexibility under the scheme to make appropriate local choices so that the outcomes are as envisaged in the aims amp objectives
While the other seeks to encourage convergence with schemes like NREGS SGSY BRGF including Watershed Development
84 ProjectScheme Proposal
841 Area of focus
(i) Development of Rainfed Farming System in amp outside watershed areas as also Integrated Development of Watershed area Wastelands and river valleys Assistance for development of land as also assistance for horticulture generating livelihoods for farmers Below the Poverty Line (BPL) in particular
(ii) Activities relating to enhancement of Horticultural production amp popularization of micro-irrigation systems
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Assistance will be available for nursery development horticulture activities including marketing and dripsprinkler irrigation
842 Particulars of Schemes under RKVY
The proposed schemes are as follows
I Soil amp Water Conservation for enhancing crop production amp productivity in river valley valley bottom lands
II Soil amp Water Conservation for improving crop production amp productivity of cultivated Jhum amp Bun lands including abandoned Jhum amp Bun lands
III Soil amp Water Conservation for restoring amp reclaiming cultivable wastelands affected by mining amp quarrying
IV Soil amp Water Conservation for improvement of traditional water conservation amp distribution system for enhanced crop production
843 Strategy for Implementation of the above Schemes
Keeping in view of the aim for achieving 4 growth under agriculture sector by ensuring holistic amp realistic development of agri and allied service including the area of focus the strategy for implementation of the above schemes under RKVY is outlined as followsshy
1 Improvement of Soil health amp tilth
2 Promotion of moisture regime within the soil profile
3 Improvement of crop production
4 Promotion of cropping intensity (crop-rotational system)
5 Water management
6 Promotion of household gardening for crop production
7 Land and water resources treatment for protective amp productive uses
8 Promotion of IFS amp SALT System for enhanced production amp productivity under Agri amp allied sectors
9 Promotion of livelihoods gainful employment opportunity
844 Project Components
The above schemes under RKVY constitute the following components
(i) Conservation Technology Adoption Adoption of appropriate Soil amp Water Conservation techniques amp measures (Biological Agronomic and MechanicalEngineering) - 85 (Rs 14000- per hectare)
(ii) Livelihoods - 15 (Rs 2500- per hectare)
Per unit area costing Rs 16500- per hectare
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845 Conservation Technology Adoption Component
On farm Off-farm Treatment and protection
Land Development Land Drainage Field Bunding Graded Bunding Terracing
Drainage Channel
treatment amp protection
Check dam Water conservation
Micro-Irrigation Water
Harvesting Farm Pond Diversion Dam GuIly Plugging amp Stream bank protection etc
Inputs Seeds amp plants manures amp fertilizers soil amendment
Agronomic
Measures
Conservation Farming Cropping System Water Management
Safe
surface runoff
Grassed Water ways Channel
Treatment amp Improvement Safe water disposal amp outlet
846 Livelihood Component
It includes the following
(i) Agriculture (field crops)
(ii) Fishery
(iii) Piggery
(iv) Sericulture
(v) Horticulture including setting up of nursery units
(vi) Composting unit
(vii) Apiculture
(viii) Poultry duckery
(ix) Floriculture including establishment of nursery units amp others
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9 WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN SHIFTING CULTIVATION AREAS (WDPSCA)
The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards it is a 100 central assistance through the ministry of agriculture amp co-operation Government of India
sum Implementation during VIIIth Plan
12 (twelve) Watershed Projects were taken up from the year 1995-96 All the twelve projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan (1999-2000)
lsaquo Total Area for Treatment
lsaquo Total Area Treatment (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total families Treated
sum Implementation during IXth Plan
= 1294450 ha
= 1294450 ha
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= 3692 nos
38 (thirty eight) new Watershed Projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan ie 1999-2000 The Projects were completed during the Xth Plan ie 2006-07
lsaquo Total Geographical Area
lsaquo Total Area Treated (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total Families Treated
= 3698300 ha
= 3228200 ha
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= 7612 nos
sum Implementation during Xth Plan amp XIth Plan
During 2006-07 (end of Xth Plan) 63 (sixty three) Watershed Projects was approved by the State Level Steering Committee and the Government of India which are ongoing
lsaquo Total Geographical Area = 4379200 ha
lsaquo Proposed Area for Treatment = 3160000 ha
lsaquo Total Project Cost = Rs 347600 lakhs
lsaquo Total Families to be Benefitted = 9865 nos
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)
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unde
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IDF
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Loa
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l of
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(20
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2-03
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nder
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2004
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to 2
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middot XII
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) an
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pro
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of t
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R V
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amp F
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PR
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(KO
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2 w
ater
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ave
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ith 1
145
fam
ilies
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PHOTO SECTION
annual report 2011 - 2012
BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
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5 THE INTEGRATED WASTELANDS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (IWDP)
The Integrated Wastelands Development Programme (IWDP) launched in 1989 under the aegis of the National Wastelands Development Board aimed at development of wastelands on watershed basis With an intention of involving village communities in the implementation of Watershed Development Projects (WDP) under IWDP the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) Government of India (GOI) adopted the WDP Guidelines (1995) wef 141995 which was subsequently revised in August 2001 (WDP Revised Guidelines 2001) To further simplify procedures and involve the PRI more meaningfully in Planning Implementation and Management of Economic Development Activities in rural areas the GOI evolved New Guidelines for Hariyali (2003) which are under implementation wef April 1 2003
i) There are 112 Projects sanctioned by GOI as follows
Year of Sanction of lWDP Project
Project Period
East Khasi Hills
West Khasi Hills
Jaintia Hills
Ri Bhoi East Garo Hills
West Garo Hills
South Garo Hills
Total GOIrsquos cut off dcie of completion
1999shy2000
1999-2000 to
2002-03 - Project II Project I 2 nos
March 2011
2000-01 2000-01
to 2004-05
Project I Project I Project I Project I Project I 5 nos March 2011
2003-04 2003-04
to 2007-08
Project II Project
III Project II Project II Project II Project II Projectll 7 nos December
2012
2004-05 2004-05
to 2008-09
Project
III
Project
IV
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III
Project
III 7nos
December 2012
2005-06 2005-06
to 2009-10
Project IV to Xl1
Project V to XI
Project IVtoVIII
Project IV to Vll1
Project IV to VIII
Project IV to XII
Project IV to VIII
45 nos December
2012
2006-07 2006-07
to 2010-11
Project XIII to XXI
Project XII to XVIII
Project IXto XIV
Project IXtoXI
Project IX to XV
Project XIII to XXI
Project IX to XIII 46 nos
December 2012
Total - 21 nos 17 nos 14 nos 11 nos 15 nos 21 nos 13 nos 112 nos
ii) Prescribe yearly release of fund ()
a) Projects sanctioned in 1999-2000 [WDP Guide lines (1999)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 10 20 20 15 10 10
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b) Projects sanctioned in 2000-2001 [WDP Guide lines (2001)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 15 15 15 15 15 10
c) Project sanctioned in 2003-04 up to 2006-07 [Hariyali guidelines (2003)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1 st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst
15 30 30 15 10
The above 112 projects are for treatment of 439 micro watersheds covering a total area of 221225 hectare with a total cost of Rs1305325 lakh for which cost sharing is 9167 by GOI and 833 by State Government that is RS1200222 lakh Central Share and Rs1 05106 lakh State Share respectively
The District-wise physical target and financial implication is shown below
Name of District No of Projects
Project Cost
Area of treatmentCS (Rs in lakh)
SS (Rs in lakh)
Total (Rs in lakh)
East Khasi Hills 21 212108 19282 231390 38565
West Khasi Hills 17 175234 13750 188984 33496
Jaintia Hills 14 147120 13374 160494 26749
Ri Bhoi 11 150700 13700 164400 27400
East Garo Hills 15 178750 16250 195000 32500
West Garo Hills 21 204310 16750 221060 38515
South Garo Hills 13 132000 12000 144000 24300
Total 112 1200222 105106 1305328 221225
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6 INTEGRATED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (IWMP)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified
approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in a realistic and
holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved
the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major areas
in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State
Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level constitution of District
Project - Level Institutions for implementation of the projects for the Participatory Watershed Projects with
financial social and economic empowerment to the watershed communities in close coordination with the
local institutions Another aspect is the equity and participatory resources management with due regards to the
economically weaker section within the village community
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INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING
The Central Assistance for setting up of the State Level Nodal Agency for implementation of IWMP
during 2009-10 has also been sanctioned amounting to Rs7125 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring
Grants vide GOIrsquos Letter NOK11 01192009IWMP (IS) dt 1792009
The Central Assistance for setting up of District Watershed Cell cum Data Centre (DWCDC) during
2009-10 has also been amounting to Rs 5950 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring Grants vide letter
No K1101192009IWMP (IS) dt 922010
ACCELERATED BENEFIT IRRIGATION PROGRAMME
9 Nos Ongoing Projects under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme
Year of Commencement 2009-10
Remark The above projects have been completed during 2011-12
7
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8 RASHTRIYA KRISHI VIGYAN YOJANA
The Scheme is funded by the Agriculture Department and implemented by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
81 Aim of RKVY
The National Agriculture Development Programme (NADP) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) aims to achieve 4 annual growth in the agriculture sector during the XI Plan period by ensuring a holistic development of agriculture amp allied sectors
82 Objectives of RKVY
The main objectives of RKVY are
(i) To incentivize the States so as to increase public investment in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(ii) Toprovide flexibility amp autonomy to States in the process of planning and executing Agriculture amp Allied Sector Schemes
(iii) To ensure the preparation of agriculture plans for the Districts and the States based on agroshyclimatic conditions availability of Technology and natural resources
(iv) To ensure that the local needs crops priorities are reflected in the agricultural plans of the states
(v) To achieve the goal of reducing the yield gaps in important crops through focused interventions
(vi) To maximize returns to the farmers in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(vii) To bring about quantifiable changes in the production amp productivity of various components of Agriculture amp Allied Sectors by addressing them in a holistic manner
83 Basic Features of RKVY
Amongst other the basic feature under RKVY is that the states are given sufficient fiexibility under the scheme to make appropriate local choices so that the outcomes are as envisaged in the aims amp objectives
While the other seeks to encourage convergence with schemes like NREGS SGSY BRGF including Watershed Development
84 ProjectScheme Proposal
841 Area of focus
(i) Development of Rainfed Farming System in amp outside watershed areas as also Integrated Development of Watershed area Wastelands and river valleys Assistance for development of land as also assistance for horticulture generating livelihoods for farmers Below the Poverty Line (BPL) in particular
(ii) Activities relating to enhancement of Horticultural production amp popularization of micro-irrigation systems
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Assistance will be available for nursery development horticulture activities including marketing and dripsprinkler irrigation
842 Particulars of Schemes under RKVY
The proposed schemes are as follows
I Soil amp Water Conservation for enhancing crop production amp productivity in river valley valley bottom lands
II Soil amp Water Conservation for improving crop production amp productivity of cultivated Jhum amp Bun lands including abandoned Jhum amp Bun lands
III Soil amp Water Conservation for restoring amp reclaiming cultivable wastelands affected by mining amp quarrying
IV Soil amp Water Conservation for improvement of traditional water conservation amp distribution system for enhanced crop production
843 Strategy for Implementation of the above Schemes
Keeping in view of the aim for achieving 4 growth under agriculture sector by ensuring holistic amp realistic development of agri and allied service including the area of focus the strategy for implementation of the above schemes under RKVY is outlined as followsshy
1 Improvement of Soil health amp tilth
2 Promotion of moisture regime within the soil profile
3 Improvement of crop production
4 Promotion of cropping intensity (crop-rotational system)
5 Water management
6 Promotion of household gardening for crop production
7 Land and water resources treatment for protective amp productive uses
8 Promotion of IFS amp SALT System for enhanced production amp productivity under Agri amp allied sectors
9 Promotion of livelihoods gainful employment opportunity
844 Project Components
The above schemes under RKVY constitute the following components
(i) Conservation Technology Adoption Adoption of appropriate Soil amp Water Conservation techniques amp measures (Biological Agronomic and MechanicalEngineering) - 85 (Rs 14000- per hectare)
(ii) Livelihoods - 15 (Rs 2500- per hectare)
Per unit area costing Rs 16500- per hectare
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845 Conservation Technology Adoption Component
On farm Off-farm Treatment and protection
Land Development Land Drainage Field Bunding Graded Bunding Terracing
Drainage Channel
treatment amp protection
Check dam Water conservation
Micro-Irrigation Water
Harvesting Farm Pond Diversion Dam GuIly Plugging amp Stream bank protection etc
Inputs Seeds amp plants manures amp fertilizers soil amendment
Agronomic
Measures
Conservation Farming Cropping System Water Management
Safe
surface runoff
Grassed Water ways Channel
Treatment amp Improvement Safe water disposal amp outlet
846 Livelihood Component
It includes the following
(i) Agriculture (field crops)
(ii) Fishery
(iii) Piggery
(iv) Sericulture
(v) Horticulture including setting up of nursery units
(vi) Composting unit
(vii) Apiculture
(viii) Poultry duckery
(ix) Floriculture including establishment of nursery units amp others
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9 WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN SHIFTING CULTIVATION AREAS (WDPSCA)
The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards it is a 100 central assistance through the ministry of agriculture amp co-operation Government of India
sum Implementation during VIIIth Plan
12 (twelve) Watershed Projects were taken up from the year 1995-96 All the twelve projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan (1999-2000)
lsaquo Total Area for Treatment
lsaquo Total Area Treatment (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total families Treated
sum Implementation during IXth Plan
= 1294450 ha
= 1294450 ha
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= 3692 nos
38 (thirty eight) new Watershed Projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan ie 1999-2000 The Projects were completed during the Xth Plan ie 2006-07
lsaquo Total Geographical Area
lsaquo Total Area Treated (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total Families Treated
= 3698300 ha
= 3228200 ha
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= 7612 nos
sum Implementation during Xth Plan amp XIth Plan
During 2006-07 (end of Xth Plan) 63 (sixty three) Watershed Projects was approved by the State Level Steering Committee and the Government of India which are ongoing
lsaquo Total Geographical Area = 4379200 ha
lsaquo Proposed Area for Treatment = 3160000 ha
lsaquo Total Project Cost = Rs 347600 lakhs
lsaquo Total Families to be Benefitted = 9865 nos
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)
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tota
l of
49 p
roje
cts
had
been
impl
emen
ted
unde
r th
e R
IDF
NA
BA
RD
Loa
n A
tota
l of
12 p
roje
cts
unde
r R
IDF
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(20
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1 to
200
2-03
) 1
1pr
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ts u
nder
RID
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2004
-05
to 2
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roje
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unde
r R
IDF
middot XII
I (2
007-
08 to
200
9-10
) an
d 10
pro
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s un
der
RID
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2009
-10
onw
ards
)an
d 9
proj
ects
und
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-XV
Out
of t
he 4
9 pr
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ts 4
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r RID
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200
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IDF
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hav
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ch a
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IVE
R V
AL
LE
Y P
RO
JEC
TS
amp F
LO
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PR
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(KO
PL
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tota
l of 1
2 w
ater
shed
s fal
ling
unde
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ity h
ave
been
cov
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und
er th
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rea
of 1
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21 w
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145
fam
ilies
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PHOTO SECTION
annual report 2011 - 2012
BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
b) Projects sanctioned in 2000-2001 [WDP Guide lines (2001)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst 6th Inst 7th Inst
15 15 15 15 15 15 10
c) Project sanctioned in 2003-04 up to 2006-07 [Hariyali guidelines (2003)]
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year
1 st Inst 2nd Inst 3rd Inst 4th Inst 5th Inst
15 30 30 15 10
The above 112 projects are for treatment of 439 micro watersheds covering a total area of 221225 hectare with a total cost of Rs1305325 lakh for which cost sharing is 9167 by GOI and 833 by State Government that is RS1200222 lakh Central Share and Rs1 05106 lakh State Share respectively
The District-wise physical target and financial implication is shown below
Name of District No of Projects
Project Cost
Area of treatmentCS (Rs in lakh)
SS (Rs in lakh)
Total (Rs in lakh)
East Khasi Hills 21 212108 19282 231390 38565
West Khasi Hills 17 175234 13750 188984 33496
Jaintia Hills 14 147120 13374 160494 26749
Ri Bhoi 11 150700 13700 164400 27400
East Garo Hills 15 178750 16250 195000 32500
West Garo Hills 21 204310 16750 221060 38515
South Garo Hills 13 132000 12000 144000 24300
Total 112 1200222 105106 1305328 221225
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6 INTEGRATED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (IWMP)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified
approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in a realistic and
holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved
the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major areas
in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State
Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level constitution of District
Project - Level Institutions for implementation of the projects for the Participatory Watershed Projects with
financial social and economic empowerment to the watershed communities in close coordination with the
local institutions Another aspect is the equity and participatory resources management with due regards to the
economically weaker section within the village community
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INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING
The Central Assistance for setting up of the State Level Nodal Agency for implementation of IWMP
during 2009-10 has also been sanctioned amounting to Rs7125 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring
Grants vide GOIrsquos Letter NOK11 01192009IWMP (IS) dt 1792009
The Central Assistance for setting up of District Watershed Cell cum Data Centre (DWCDC) during
2009-10 has also been amounting to Rs 5950 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring Grants vide letter
No K1101192009IWMP (IS) dt 922010
ACCELERATED BENEFIT IRRIGATION PROGRAMME
9 Nos Ongoing Projects under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme
Year of Commencement 2009-10
Remark The above projects have been completed during 2011-12
7
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8 RASHTRIYA KRISHI VIGYAN YOJANA
The Scheme is funded by the Agriculture Department and implemented by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
81 Aim of RKVY
The National Agriculture Development Programme (NADP) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) aims to achieve 4 annual growth in the agriculture sector during the XI Plan period by ensuring a holistic development of agriculture amp allied sectors
82 Objectives of RKVY
The main objectives of RKVY are
(i) To incentivize the States so as to increase public investment in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(ii) Toprovide flexibility amp autonomy to States in the process of planning and executing Agriculture amp Allied Sector Schemes
(iii) To ensure the preparation of agriculture plans for the Districts and the States based on agroshyclimatic conditions availability of Technology and natural resources
(iv) To ensure that the local needs crops priorities are reflected in the agricultural plans of the states
(v) To achieve the goal of reducing the yield gaps in important crops through focused interventions
(vi) To maximize returns to the farmers in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(vii) To bring about quantifiable changes in the production amp productivity of various components of Agriculture amp Allied Sectors by addressing them in a holistic manner
83 Basic Features of RKVY
Amongst other the basic feature under RKVY is that the states are given sufficient fiexibility under the scheme to make appropriate local choices so that the outcomes are as envisaged in the aims amp objectives
While the other seeks to encourage convergence with schemes like NREGS SGSY BRGF including Watershed Development
84 ProjectScheme Proposal
841 Area of focus
(i) Development of Rainfed Farming System in amp outside watershed areas as also Integrated Development of Watershed area Wastelands and river valleys Assistance for development of land as also assistance for horticulture generating livelihoods for farmers Below the Poverty Line (BPL) in particular
(ii) Activities relating to enhancement of Horticultural production amp popularization of micro-irrigation systems
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Assistance will be available for nursery development horticulture activities including marketing and dripsprinkler irrigation
842 Particulars of Schemes under RKVY
The proposed schemes are as follows
I Soil amp Water Conservation for enhancing crop production amp productivity in river valley valley bottom lands
II Soil amp Water Conservation for improving crop production amp productivity of cultivated Jhum amp Bun lands including abandoned Jhum amp Bun lands
III Soil amp Water Conservation for restoring amp reclaiming cultivable wastelands affected by mining amp quarrying
IV Soil amp Water Conservation for improvement of traditional water conservation amp distribution system for enhanced crop production
843 Strategy for Implementation of the above Schemes
Keeping in view of the aim for achieving 4 growth under agriculture sector by ensuring holistic amp realistic development of agri and allied service including the area of focus the strategy for implementation of the above schemes under RKVY is outlined as followsshy
1 Improvement of Soil health amp tilth
2 Promotion of moisture regime within the soil profile
3 Improvement of crop production
4 Promotion of cropping intensity (crop-rotational system)
5 Water management
6 Promotion of household gardening for crop production
7 Land and water resources treatment for protective amp productive uses
8 Promotion of IFS amp SALT System for enhanced production amp productivity under Agri amp allied sectors
9 Promotion of livelihoods gainful employment opportunity
844 Project Components
The above schemes under RKVY constitute the following components
(i) Conservation Technology Adoption Adoption of appropriate Soil amp Water Conservation techniques amp measures (Biological Agronomic and MechanicalEngineering) - 85 (Rs 14000- per hectare)
(ii) Livelihoods - 15 (Rs 2500- per hectare)
Per unit area costing Rs 16500- per hectare
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845 Conservation Technology Adoption Component
On farm Off-farm Treatment and protection
Land Development Land Drainage Field Bunding Graded Bunding Terracing
Drainage Channel
treatment amp protection
Check dam Water conservation
Micro-Irrigation Water
Harvesting Farm Pond Diversion Dam GuIly Plugging amp Stream bank protection etc
Inputs Seeds amp plants manures amp fertilizers soil amendment
Agronomic
Measures
Conservation Farming Cropping System Water Management
Safe
surface runoff
Grassed Water ways Channel
Treatment amp Improvement Safe water disposal amp outlet
846 Livelihood Component
It includes the following
(i) Agriculture (field crops)
(ii) Fishery
(iii) Piggery
(iv) Sericulture
(v) Horticulture including setting up of nursery units
(vi) Composting unit
(vii) Apiculture
(viii) Poultry duckery
(ix) Floriculture including establishment of nursery units amp others
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9 WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN SHIFTING CULTIVATION AREAS (WDPSCA)
The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards it is a 100 central assistance through the ministry of agriculture amp co-operation Government of India
sum Implementation during VIIIth Plan
12 (twelve) Watershed Projects were taken up from the year 1995-96 All the twelve projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan (1999-2000)
lsaquo Total Area for Treatment
lsaquo Total Area Treatment (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total families Treated
sum Implementation during IXth Plan
= 1294450 ha
= 1294450 ha
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= 3692 nos
38 (thirty eight) new Watershed Projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan ie 1999-2000 The Projects were completed during the Xth Plan ie 2006-07
lsaquo Total Geographical Area
lsaquo Total Area Treated (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total Families Treated
= 3698300 ha
= 3228200 ha
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= 7612 nos
sum Implementation during Xth Plan amp XIth Plan
During 2006-07 (end of Xth Plan) 63 (sixty three) Watershed Projects was approved by the State Level Steering Committee and the Government of India which are ongoing
lsaquo Total Geographical Area = 4379200 ha
lsaquo Proposed Area for Treatment = 3160000 ha
lsaquo Total Project Cost = Rs 347600 lakhs
lsaquo Total Families to be Benefitted = 9865 nos
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TE
RSH
ED
DE
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PM
EN
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RO
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T I
N S
HIF
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G C
UL
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AR
EA
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DP
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)
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AB
AR
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OA
N U
ND
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RU
RA
L I
NF
RA
STR
UC
TU
RE
DE
VE
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PM
EN
T F
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tota
l of
49 p
roje
cts
had
been
impl
emen
ted
unde
r th
e R
IDF
NA
BA
RD
Loa
n A
tota
l of
12 p
roje
cts
unde
r R
IDF
- V
(20
00-0
1 to
200
2-03
) 1
1pr
ojec
ts u
nder
RID
F-I
X (
2004
-05
to 2
006-
07)
7 p
roje
cts
unde
r R
IDF
middot XII
I (2
007-
08 to
200
9-10
) an
d 10
pro
ject
s un
der
RID
F X
IV (
2009
-10
onw
ards
)an
d 9
proj
ects
und
er R
IDF
-XV
Out
of t
he 4
9 pr
ojec
ts 4
0 P
roje
cts
unde
r RID
F-V
(200
0-01
to 2
002-
03)
RID
F-I
X (2
004-
05 to
200
6-07
) and
RID
F -
XII
I(2
007-
08 to
200
9-10
) an
d R
IDF
XIV
hav
e be
en c
ompl
eted
whi
le 9
pro
ject
s un
der
RID
F-X
V (
2010
-11
onw
ards
) ar
e on
goin
g th
e de
tail
s of
whi
ch a
resh
own
in th
e ta
ble
belo
w
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IVE
R V
AL
LE
Y P
RO
JEC
TS
amp F
LO
OD
PR
ON
E A
RE
AS
(KO
PL
I)A
tota
l of 1
2 w
ater
shed
s fal
ling
unde
r ver
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gh p
rior
ity h
ave
been
cov
ered
und
er th
is sc
hem
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he to
tal a
rea
of 1
2 w
ater
shed
s is 5
218
hect
ares
and
the
trea
tabl
e ar
ea is
486
3 he
ctar
es V
illag
es fa
lling
und
er th
e w
ater
shed
s num
ber u
pto
21 w
ith 1
145
fam
ilies
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annual report 2011 - 2012
PHOTO SECTION
annual report 2011 - 2012
BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
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6 INTEGRATED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (IWMP)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified
approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in a realistic and
holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved
the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major areas
in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State
Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level constitution of District
Project - Level Institutions for implementation of the projects for the Participatory Watershed Projects with
financial social and economic empowerment to the watershed communities in close coordination with the
local institutions Another aspect is the equity and participatory resources management with due regards to the
economically weaker section within the village community
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INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING
The Central Assistance for setting up of the State Level Nodal Agency for implementation of IWMP
during 2009-10 has also been sanctioned amounting to Rs7125 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring
Grants vide GOIrsquos Letter NOK11 01192009IWMP (IS) dt 1792009
The Central Assistance for setting up of District Watershed Cell cum Data Centre (DWCDC) during
2009-10 has also been amounting to Rs 5950 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring Grants vide letter
No K1101192009IWMP (IS) dt 922010
ACCELERATED BENEFIT IRRIGATION PROGRAMME
9 Nos Ongoing Projects under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme
Year of Commencement 2009-10
Remark The above projects have been completed during 2011-12
7
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8 RASHTRIYA KRISHI VIGYAN YOJANA
The Scheme is funded by the Agriculture Department and implemented by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
81 Aim of RKVY
The National Agriculture Development Programme (NADP) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) aims to achieve 4 annual growth in the agriculture sector during the XI Plan period by ensuring a holistic development of agriculture amp allied sectors
82 Objectives of RKVY
The main objectives of RKVY are
(i) To incentivize the States so as to increase public investment in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(ii) Toprovide flexibility amp autonomy to States in the process of planning and executing Agriculture amp Allied Sector Schemes
(iii) To ensure the preparation of agriculture plans for the Districts and the States based on agroshyclimatic conditions availability of Technology and natural resources
(iv) To ensure that the local needs crops priorities are reflected in the agricultural plans of the states
(v) To achieve the goal of reducing the yield gaps in important crops through focused interventions
(vi) To maximize returns to the farmers in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(vii) To bring about quantifiable changes in the production amp productivity of various components of Agriculture amp Allied Sectors by addressing them in a holistic manner
83 Basic Features of RKVY
Amongst other the basic feature under RKVY is that the states are given sufficient fiexibility under the scheme to make appropriate local choices so that the outcomes are as envisaged in the aims amp objectives
While the other seeks to encourage convergence with schemes like NREGS SGSY BRGF including Watershed Development
84 ProjectScheme Proposal
841 Area of focus
(i) Development of Rainfed Farming System in amp outside watershed areas as also Integrated Development of Watershed area Wastelands and river valleys Assistance for development of land as also assistance for horticulture generating livelihoods for farmers Below the Poverty Line (BPL) in particular
(ii) Activities relating to enhancement of Horticultural production amp popularization of micro-irrigation systems
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Assistance will be available for nursery development horticulture activities including marketing and dripsprinkler irrigation
842 Particulars of Schemes under RKVY
The proposed schemes are as follows
I Soil amp Water Conservation for enhancing crop production amp productivity in river valley valley bottom lands
II Soil amp Water Conservation for improving crop production amp productivity of cultivated Jhum amp Bun lands including abandoned Jhum amp Bun lands
III Soil amp Water Conservation for restoring amp reclaiming cultivable wastelands affected by mining amp quarrying
IV Soil amp Water Conservation for improvement of traditional water conservation amp distribution system for enhanced crop production
843 Strategy for Implementation of the above Schemes
Keeping in view of the aim for achieving 4 growth under agriculture sector by ensuring holistic amp realistic development of agri and allied service including the area of focus the strategy for implementation of the above schemes under RKVY is outlined as followsshy
1 Improvement of Soil health amp tilth
2 Promotion of moisture regime within the soil profile
3 Improvement of crop production
4 Promotion of cropping intensity (crop-rotational system)
5 Water management
6 Promotion of household gardening for crop production
7 Land and water resources treatment for protective amp productive uses
8 Promotion of IFS amp SALT System for enhanced production amp productivity under Agri amp allied sectors
9 Promotion of livelihoods gainful employment opportunity
844 Project Components
The above schemes under RKVY constitute the following components
(i) Conservation Technology Adoption Adoption of appropriate Soil amp Water Conservation techniques amp measures (Biological Agronomic and MechanicalEngineering) - 85 (Rs 14000- per hectare)
(ii) Livelihoods - 15 (Rs 2500- per hectare)
Per unit area costing Rs 16500- per hectare
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845 Conservation Technology Adoption Component
On farm Off-farm Treatment and protection
Land Development Land Drainage Field Bunding Graded Bunding Terracing
Drainage Channel
treatment amp protection
Check dam Water conservation
Micro-Irrigation Water
Harvesting Farm Pond Diversion Dam GuIly Plugging amp Stream bank protection etc
Inputs Seeds amp plants manures amp fertilizers soil amendment
Agronomic
Measures
Conservation Farming Cropping System Water Management
Safe
surface runoff
Grassed Water ways Channel
Treatment amp Improvement Safe water disposal amp outlet
846 Livelihood Component
It includes the following
(i) Agriculture (field crops)
(ii) Fishery
(iii) Piggery
(iv) Sericulture
(v) Horticulture including setting up of nursery units
(vi) Composting unit
(vii) Apiculture
(viii) Poultry duckery
(ix) Floriculture including establishment of nursery units amp others
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9 WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN SHIFTING CULTIVATION AREAS (WDPSCA)
The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards it is a 100 central assistance through the ministry of agriculture amp co-operation Government of India
sum Implementation during VIIIth Plan
12 (twelve) Watershed Projects were taken up from the year 1995-96 All the twelve projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan (1999-2000)
lsaquo Total Area for Treatment
lsaquo Total Area Treatment (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total families Treated
sum Implementation during IXth Plan
= 1294450 ha
= 1294450 ha
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= 3692 nos
38 (thirty eight) new Watershed Projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan ie 1999-2000 The Projects were completed during the Xth Plan ie 2006-07
lsaquo Total Geographical Area
lsaquo Total Area Treated (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total Families Treated
= 3698300 ha
= 3228200 ha
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= 7612 nos
sum Implementation during Xth Plan amp XIth Plan
During 2006-07 (end of Xth Plan) 63 (sixty three) Watershed Projects was approved by the State Level Steering Committee and the Government of India which are ongoing
lsaquo Total Geographical Area = 4379200 ha
lsaquo Proposed Area for Treatment = 3160000 ha
lsaquo Total Project Cost = Rs 347600 lakhs
lsaquo Total Families to be Benefitted = 9865 nos
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TE
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ED
DE
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LO
PM
EN
T P
RO
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T I
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HIF
TIN
G C
UL
TIV
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AR
EA
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DP
SCA
)
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AB
AR
D L
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N U
ND
ER
RU
RA
L I
NF
RA
STR
UC
TU
RE
DE
VE
LO
PM
EN
T F
UN
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tota
l of
49 p
roje
cts
had
been
impl
emen
ted
unde
r th
e R
IDF
NA
BA
RD
Loa
n A
tota
l of
12 p
roje
cts
unde
r R
IDF
- V
(20
00-0
1 to
200
2-03
) 1
1pr
ojec
ts u
nder
RID
F-I
X (
2004
-05
to 2
006-
07)
7 p
roje
cts
unde
r R
IDF
middot XII
I (2
007-
08 to
200
9-10
) an
d 10
pro
ject
s un
der
RID
F X
IV (
2009
-10
onw
ards
)an
d 9
proj
ects
und
er R
IDF
-XV
Out
of t
he 4
9 pr
ojec
ts 4
0 P
roje
cts
unde
r RID
F-V
(200
0-01
to 2
002-
03)
RID
F-I
X (2
004-
05 to
200
6-07
) and
RID
F -
XII
I(2
007-
08 to
200
9-10
) an
d R
IDF
XIV
hav
e be
en c
ompl
eted
whi
le 9
pro
ject
s un
der
RID
F-X
V (
2010
-11
onw
ards
) ar
e on
goin
g th
e de
tail
s of
whi
ch a
resh
own
in th
e ta
ble
belo
w
annual report 2011 - 2012
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IVE
R V
AL
LE
Y P
RO
JEC
TS
amp F
LO
OD
PR
ON
E A
RE
AS
(KO
PL
I)A
tota
l of 1
2 w
ater
shed
s fal
ling
unde
r ver
y hi
gh p
rior
ity h
ave
been
cov
ered
und
er th
is sc
hem
e T
he to
tal a
rea
of 1
2 w
ater
shed
s is 5
218
hect
ares
and
the
trea
tabl
e ar
ea is
486
3 he
ctar
es V
illag
es fa
lling
und
er th
e w
ater
shed
s num
ber u
pto
21 w
ith 1
145
fam
ilies
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annual report 2011 - 2012
PHOTO SECTION
annual report 2011 - 2012
BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
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6 INTEGRATED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (IWMP)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified
approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in a realistic and
holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved
the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major areas
in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State
Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level constitution of District
Project - Level Institutions for implementation of the projects for the Participatory Watershed Projects with
financial social and economic empowerment to the watershed communities in close coordination with the
local institutions Another aspect is the equity and participatory resources management with due regards to the
economically weaker section within the village community
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INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING
The Central Assistance for setting up of the State Level Nodal Agency for implementation of IWMP
during 2009-10 has also been sanctioned amounting to Rs7125 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring
Grants vide GOIrsquos Letter NOK11 01192009IWMP (IS) dt 1792009
The Central Assistance for setting up of District Watershed Cell cum Data Centre (DWCDC) during
2009-10 has also been amounting to Rs 5950 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring Grants vide letter
No K1101192009IWMP (IS) dt 922010
ACCELERATED BENEFIT IRRIGATION PROGRAMME
9 Nos Ongoing Projects under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme
Year of Commencement 2009-10
Remark The above projects have been completed during 2011-12
7
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8 RASHTRIYA KRISHI VIGYAN YOJANA
The Scheme is funded by the Agriculture Department and implemented by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
81 Aim of RKVY
The National Agriculture Development Programme (NADP) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) aims to achieve 4 annual growth in the agriculture sector during the XI Plan period by ensuring a holistic development of agriculture amp allied sectors
82 Objectives of RKVY
The main objectives of RKVY are
(i) To incentivize the States so as to increase public investment in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(ii) Toprovide flexibility amp autonomy to States in the process of planning and executing Agriculture amp Allied Sector Schemes
(iii) To ensure the preparation of agriculture plans for the Districts and the States based on agroshyclimatic conditions availability of Technology and natural resources
(iv) To ensure that the local needs crops priorities are reflected in the agricultural plans of the states
(v) To achieve the goal of reducing the yield gaps in important crops through focused interventions
(vi) To maximize returns to the farmers in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(vii) To bring about quantifiable changes in the production amp productivity of various components of Agriculture amp Allied Sectors by addressing them in a holistic manner
83 Basic Features of RKVY
Amongst other the basic feature under RKVY is that the states are given sufficient fiexibility under the scheme to make appropriate local choices so that the outcomes are as envisaged in the aims amp objectives
While the other seeks to encourage convergence with schemes like NREGS SGSY BRGF including Watershed Development
84 ProjectScheme Proposal
841 Area of focus
(i) Development of Rainfed Farming System in amp outside watershed areas as also Integrated Development of Watershed area Wastelands and river valleys Assistance for development of land as also assistance for horticulture generating livelihoods for farmers Below the Poverty Line (BPL) in particular
(ii) Activities relating to enhancement of Horticultural production amp popularization of micro-irrigation systems
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Assistance will be available for nursery development horticulture activities including marketing and dripsprinkler irrigation
842 Particulars of Schemes under RKVY
The proposed schemes are as follows
I Soil amp Water Conservation for enhancing crop production amp productivity in river valley valley bottom lands
II Soil amp Water Conservation for improving crop production amp productivity of cultivated Jhum amp Bun lands including abandoned Jhum amp Bun lands
III Soil amp Water Conservation for restoring amp reclaiming cultivable wastelands affected by mining amp quarrying
IV Soil amp Water Conservation for improvement of traditional water conservation amp distribution system for enhanced crop production
843 Strategy for Implementation of the above Schemes
Keeping in view of the aim for achieving 4 growth under agriculture sector by ensuring holistic amp realistic development of agri and allied service including the area of focus the strategy for implementation of the above schemes under RKVY is outlined as followsshy
1 Improvement of Soil health amp tilth
2 Promotion of moisture regime within the soil profile
3 Improvement of crop production
4 Promotion of cropping intensity (crop-rotational system)
5 Water management
6 Promotion of household gardening for crop production
7 Land and water resources treatment for protective amp productive uses
8 Promotion of IFS amp SALT System for enhanced production amp productivity under Agri amp allied sectors
9 Promotion of livelihoods gainful employment opportunity
844 Project Components
The above schemes under RKVY constitute the following components
(i) Conservation Technology Adoption Adoption of appropriate Soil amp Water Conservation techniques amp measures (Biological Agronomic and MechanicalEngineering) - 85 (Rs 14000- per hectare)
(ii) Livelihoods - 15 (Rs 2500- per hectare)
Per unit area costing Rs 16500- per hectare
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845 Conservation Technology Adoption Component
On farm Off-farm Treatment and protection
Land Development Land Drainage Field Bunding Graded Bunding Terracing
Drainage Channel
treatment amp protection
Check dam Water conservation
Micro-Irrigation Water
Harvesting Farm Pond Diversion Dam GuIly Plugging amp Stream bank protection etc
Inputs Seeds amp plants manures amp fertilizers soil amendment
Agronomic
Measures
Conservation Farming Cropping System Water Management
Safe
surface runoff
Grassed Water ways Channel
Treatment amp Improvement Safe water disposal amp outlet
846 Livelihood Component
It includes the following
(i) Agriculture (field crops)
(ii) Fishery
(iii) Piggery
(iv) Sericulture
(v) Horticulture including setting up of nursery units
(vi) Composting unit
(vii) Apiculture
(viii) Poultry duckery
(ix) Floriculture including establishment of nursery units amp others
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9 WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN SHIFTING CULTIVATION AREAS (WDPSCA)
The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards it is a 100 central assistance through the ministry of agriculture amp co-operation Government of India
sum Implementation during VIIIth Plan
12 (twelve) Watershed Projects were taken up from the year 1995-96 All the twelve projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan (1999-2000)
lsaquo Total Area for Treatment
lsaquo Total Area Treatment (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total families Treated
sum Implementation during IXth Plan
= 1294450 ha
= 1294450 ha
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= 3692 nos
38 (thirty eight) new Watershed Projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan ie 1999-2000 The Projects were completed during the Xth Plan ie 2006-07
lsaquo Total Geographical Area
lsaquo Total Area Treated (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total Families Treated
= 3698300 ha
= 3228200 ha
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= 7612 nos
sum Implementation during Xth Plan amp XIth Plan
During 2006-07 (end of Xth Plan) 63 (sixty three) Watershed Projects was approved by the State Level Steering Committee and the Government of India which are ongoing
lsaquo Total Geographical Area = 4379200 ha
lsaquo Proposed Area for Treatment = 3160000 ha
lsaquo Total Project Cost = Rs 347600 lakhs
lsaquo Total Families to be Benefitted = 9865 nos
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)
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tota
l of
49 p
roje
cts
had
been
impl
emen
ted
unde
r th
e R
IDF
NA
BA
RD
Loa
n A
tota
l of
12 p
roje
cts
unde
r R
IDF
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(20
00-0
1 to
200
2-03
) 1
1pr
ojec
ts u
nder
RID
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2004
-05
to 2
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7 p
roje
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unde
r R
IDF
middot XII
I (2
007-
08 to
200
9-10
) an
d 10
pro
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s un
der
RID
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2009
-10
onw
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)an
d 9
proj
ects
und
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-XV
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of t
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9 pr
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ts 4
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r RID
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200
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IDF
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hav
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en c
ompl
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whi
le 9
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goin
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ch a
resh
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IVE
R V
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LE
Y P
RO
JEC
TS
amp F
LO
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PR
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(KO
PL
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tota
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2 w
ater
shed
s fal
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unde
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ity h
ave
been
cov
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und
er th
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rea
of 1
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21 w
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145
fam
ilies
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PHOTO SECTION
annual report 2011 - 2012
BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
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INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING
The Central Assistance for setting up of the State Level Nodal Agency for implementation of IWMP
during 2009-10 has also been sanctioned amounting to Rs7125 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring
Grants vide GOIrsquos Letter NOK11 01192009IWMP (IS) dt 1792009
The Central Assistance for setting up of District Watershed Cell cum Data Centre (DWCDC) during
2009-10 has also been amounting to Rs 5950 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring Grants vide letter
No K1101192009IWMP (IS) dt 922010
ACCELERATED BENEFIT IRRIGATION PROGRAMME
9 Nos Ongoing Projects under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme
Year of Commencement 2009-10
Remark The above projects have been completed during 2011-12
7
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8 RASHTRIYA KRISHI VIGYAN YOJANA
The Scheme is funded by the Agriculture Department and implemented by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
81 Aim of RKVY
The National Agriculture Development Programme (NADP) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) aims to achieve 4 annual growth in the agriculture sector during the XI Plan period by ensuring a holistic development of agriculture amp allied sectors
82 Objectives of RKVY
The main objectives of RKVY are
(i) To incentivize the States so as to increase public investment in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(ii) Toprovide flexibility amp autonomy to States in the process of planning and executing Agriculture amp Allied Sector Schemes
(iii) To ensure the preparation of agriculture plans for the Districts and the States based on agroshyclimatic conditions availability of Technology and natural resources
(iv) To ensure that the local needs crops priorities are reflected in the agricultural plans of the states
(v) To achieve the goal of reducing the yield gaps in important crops through focused interventions
(vi) To maximize returns to the farmers in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(vii) To bring about quantifiable changes in the production amp productivity of various components of Agriculture amp Allied Sectors by addressing them in a holistic manner
83 Basic Features of RKVY
Amongst other the basic feature under RKVY is that the states are given sufficient fiexibility under the scheme to make appropriate local choices so that the outcomes are as envisaged in the aims amp objectives
While the other seeks to encourage convergence with schemes like NREGS SGSY BRGF including Watershed Development
84 ProjectScheme Proposal
841 Area of focus
(i) Development of Rainfed Farming System in amp outside watershed areas as also Integrated Development of Watershed area Wastelands and river valleys Assistance for development of land as also assistance for horticulture generating livelihoods for farmers Below the Poverty Line (BPL) in particular
(ii) Activities relating to enhancement of Horticultural production amp popularization of micro-irrigation systems
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Assistance will be available for nursery development horticulture activities including marketing and dripsprinkler irrigation
842 Particulars of Schemes under RKVY
The proposed schemes are as follows
I Soil amp Water Conservation for enhancing crop production amp productivity in river valley valley bottom lands
II Soil amp Water Conservation for improving crop production amp productivity of cultivated Jhum amp Bun lands including abandoned Jhum amp Bun lands
III Soil amp Water Conservation for restoring amp reclaiming cultivable wastelands affected by mining amp quarrying
IV Soil amp Water Conservation for improvement of traditional water conservation amp distribution system for enhanced crop production
843 Strategy for Implementation of the above Schemes
Keeping in view of the aim for achieving 4 growth under agriculture sector by ensuring holistic amp realistic development of agri and allied service including the area of focus the strategy for implementation of the above schemes under RKVY is outlined as followsshy
1 Improvement of Soil health amp tilth
2 Promotion of moisture regime within the soil profile
3 Improvement of crop production
4 Promotion of cropping intensity (crop-rotational system)
5 Water management
6 Promotion of household gardening for crop production
7 Land and water resources treatment for protective amp productive uses
8 Promotion of IFS amp SALT System for enhanced production amp productivity under Agri amp allied sectors
9 Promotion of livelihoods gainful employment opportunity
844 Project Components
The above schemes under RKVY constitute the following components
(i) Conservation Technology Adoption Adoption of appropriate Soil amp Water Conservation techniques amp measures (Biological Agronomic and MechanicalEngineering) - 85 (Rs 14000- per hectare)
(ii) Livelihoods - 15 (Rs 2500- per hectare)
Per unit area costing Rs 16500- per hectare
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845 Conservation Technology Adoption Component
On farm Off-farm Treatment and protection
Land Development Land Drainage Field Bunding Graded Bunding Terracing
Drainage Channel
treatment amp protection
Check dam Water conservation
Micro-Irrigation Water
Harvesting Farm Pond Diversion Dam GuIly Plugging amp Stream bank protection etc
Inputs Seeds amp plants manures amp fertilizers soil amendment
Agronomic
Measures
Conservation Farming Cropping System Water Management
Safe
surface runoff
Grassed Water ways Channel
Treatment amp Improvement Safe water disposal amp outlet
846 Livelihood Component
It includes the following
(i) Agriculture (field crops)
(ii) Fishery
(iii) Piggery
(iv) Sericulture
(v) Horticulture including setting up of nursery units
(vi) Composting unit
(vii) Apiculture
(viii) Poultry duckery
(ix) Floriculture including establishment of nursery units amp others
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9 WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN SHIFTING CULTIVATION AREAS (WDPSCA)
The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards it is a 100 central assistance through the ministry of agriculture amp co-operation Government of India
sum Implementation during VIIIth Plan
12 (twelve) Watershed Projects were taken up from the year 1995-96 All the twelve projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan (1999-2000)
lsaquo Total Area for Treatment
lsaquo Total Area Treatment (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total families Treated
sum Implementation during IXth Plan
= 1294450 ha
= 1294450 ha
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= 3692 nos
38 (thirty eight) new Watershed Projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan ie 1999-2000 The Projects were completed during the Xth Plan ie 2006-07
lsaquo Total Geographical Area
lsaquo Total Area Treated (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total Families Treated
= 3698300 ha
= 3228200 ha
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= 7612 nos
sum Implementation during Xth Plan amp XIth Plan
During 2006-07 (end of Xth Plan) 63 (sixty three) Watershed Projects was approved by the State Level Steering Committee and the Government of India which are ongoing
lsaquo Total Geographical Area = 4379200 ha
lsaquo Proposed Area for Treatment = 3160000 ha
lsaquo Total Project Cost = Rs 347600 lakhs
lsaquo Total Families to be Benefitted = 9865 nos
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TE
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DE
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PM
EN
T P
RO
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T I
N S
HIF
TIN
G C
UL
TIV
AT
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AR
EA
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DP
SCA
)
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AB
AR
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N U
ND
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RU
RA
L I
NF
RA
STR
UC
TU
RE
DE
VE
LO
PM
EN
T F
UN
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tota
l of
49 p
roje
cts
had
been
impl
emen
ted
unde
r th
e R
IDF
NA
BA
RD
Loa
n A
tota
l of
12 p
roje
cts
unde
r R
IDF
- V
(20
00-0
1 to
200
2-03
) 1
1pr
ojec
ts u
nder
RID
F-I
X (
2004
-05
to 2
006-
07)
7 p
roje
cts
unde
r R
IDF
middot XII
I (2
007-
08 to
200
9-10
) an
d 10
pro
ject
s un
der
RID
F X
IV (
2009
-10
onw
ards
)an
d 9
proj
ects
und
er R
IDF
-XV
Out
of t
he 4
9 pr
ojec
ts 4
0 P
roje
cts
unde
r RID
F-V
(200
0-01
to 2
002-
03)
RID
F-I
X (2
004-
05 to
200
6-07
) and
RID
F -
XII
I(2
007-
08 to
200
9-10
) an
d R
IDF
XIV
hav
e be
en c
ompl
eted
whi
le 9
pro
ject
s un
der
RID
F-X
V (
2010
-11
onw
ards
) ar
e on
goin
g th
e de
tail
s of
whi
ch a
resh
own
in th
e ta
ble
belo
w
annual report 2011 - 2012
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IVE
R V
AL
LE
Y P
RO
JEC
TS
amp F
LO
OD
PR
ON
E A
RE
AS
(KO
PL
I)A
tota
l of 1
2 w
ater
shed
s fal
ling
unde
r ver
y hi
gh p
rior
ity h
ave
been
cov
ered
und
er th
is sc
hem
e T
he to
tal a
rea
of 1
2 w
ater
shed
s is 5
218
hect
ares
and
the
trea
tabl
e ar
ea is
486
3 he
ctar
es V
illag
es fa
lling
und
er th
e w
ater
shed
s num
ber u
pto
21 w
ith 1
145
fam
ilies
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PHOTO SECTION
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BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
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INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING
The Central Assistance for setting up of the State Level Nodal Agency for implementation of IWMP
during 2009-10 has also been sanctioned amounting to Rs7125 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring
Grants vide GOIrsquos Letter NOK11 01192009IWMP (IS) dt 1792009
The Central Assistance for setting up of District Watershed Cell cum Data Centre (DWCDC) during
2009-10 has also been amounting to Rs 5950 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring Grants vide letter
No K1101192009IWMP (IS) dt 922010
ACCELERATED BENEFIT IRRIGATION PROGRAMME
9 Nos Ongoing Projects under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme
Year of Commencement 2009-10
Remark The above projects have been completed during 2011-12
7
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8 RASHTRIYA KRISHI VIGYAN YOJANA
The Scheme is funded by the Agriculture Department and implemented by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
81 Aim of RKVY
The National Agriculture Development Programme (NADP) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) aims to achieve 4 annual growth in the agriculture sector during the XI Plan period by ensuring a holistic development of agriculture amp allied sectors
82 Objectives of RKVY
The main objectives of RKVY are
(i) To incentivize the States so as to increase public investment in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(ii) Toprovide flexibility amp autonomy to States in the process of planning and executing Agriculture amp Allied Sector Schemes
(iii) To ensure the preparation of agriculture plans for the Districts and the States based on agroshyclimatic conditions availability of Technology and natural resources
(iv) To ensure that the local needs crops priorities are reflected in the agricultural plans of the states
(v) To achieve the goal of reducing the yield gaps in important crops through focused interventions
(vi) To maximize returns to the farmers in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(vii) To bring about quantifiable changes in the production amp productivity of various components of Agriculture amp Allied Sectors by addressing them in a holistic manner
83 Basic Features of RKVY
Amongst other the basic feature under RKVY is that the states are given sufficient fiexibility under the scheme to make appropriate local choices so that the outcomes are as envisaged in the aims amp objectives
While the other seeks to encourage convergence with schemes like NREGS SGSY BRGF including Watershed Development
84 ProjectScheme Proposal
841 Area of focus
(i) Development of Rainfed Farming System in amp outside watershed areas as also Integrated Development of Watershed area Wastelands and river valleys Assistance for development of land as also assistance for horticulture generating livelihoods for farmers Below the Poverty Line (BPL) in particular
(ii) Activities relating to enhancement of Horticultural production amp popularization of micro-irrigation systems
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Assistance will be available for nursery development horticulture activities including marketing and dripsprinkler irrigation
842 Particulars of Schemes under RKVY
The proposed schemes are as follows
I Soil amp Water Conservation for enhancing crop production amp productivity in river valley valley bottom lands
II Soil amp Water Conservation for improving crop production amp productivity of cultivated Jhum amp Bun lands including abandoned Jhum amp Bun lands
III Soil amp Water Conservation for restoring amp reclaiming cultivable wastelands affected by mining amp quarrying
IV Soil amp Water Conservation for improvement of traditional water conservation amp distribution system for enhanced crop production
843 Strategy for Implementation of the above Schemes
Keeping in view of the aim for achieving 4 growth under agriculture sector by ensuring holistic amp realistic development of agri and allied service including the area of focus the strategy for implementation of the above schemes under RKVY is outlined as followsshy
1 Improvement of Soil health amp tilth
2 Promotion of moisture regime within the soil profile
3 Improvement of crop production
4 Promotion of cropping intensity (crop-rotational system)
5 Water management
6 Promotion of household gardening for crop production
7 Land and water resources treatment for protective amp productive uses
8 Promotion of IFS amp SALT System for enhanced production amp productivity under Agri amp allied sectors
9 Promotion of livelihoods gainful employment opportunity
844 Project Components
The above schemes under RKVY constitute the following components
(i) Conservation Technology Adoption Adoption of appropriate Soil amp Water Conservation techniques amp measures (Biological Agronomic and MechanicalEngineering) - 85 (Rs 14000- per hectare)
(ii) Livelihoods - 15 (Rs 2500- per hectare)
Per unit area costing Rs 16500- per hectare
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845 Conservation Technology Adoption Component
On farm Off-farm Treatment and protection
Land Development Land Drainage Field Bunding Graded Bunding Terracing
Drainage Channel
treatment amp protection
Check dam Water conservation
Micro-Irrigation Water
Harvesting Farm Pond Diversion Dam GuIly Plugging amp Stream bank protection etc
Inputs Seeds amp plants manures amp fertilizers soil amendment
Agronomic
Measures
Conservation Farming Cropping System Water Management
Safe
surface runoff
Grassed Water ways Channel
Treatment amp Improvement Safe water disposal amp outlet
846 Livelihood Component
It includes the following
(i) Agriculture (field crops)
(ii) Fishery
(iii) Piggery
(iv) Sericulture
(v) Horticulture including setting up of nursery units
(vi) Composting unit
(vii) Apiculture
(viii) Poultry duckery
(ix) Floriculture including establishment of nursery units amp others
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9 WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN SHIFTING CULTIVATION AREAS (WDPSCA)
The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards it is a 100 central assistance through the ministry of agriculture amp co-operation Government of India
sum Implementation during VIIIth Plan
12 (twelve) Watershed Projects were taken up from the year 1995-96 All the twelve projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan (1999-2000)
lsaquo Total Area for Treatment
lsaquo Total Area Treatment (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total families Treated
sum Implementation during IXth Plan
= 1294450 ha
= 1294450 ha
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= 3692 nos
38 (thirty eight) new Watershed Projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan ie 1999-2000 The Projects were completed during the Xth Plan ie 2006-07
lsaquo Total Geographical Area
lsaquo Total Area Treated (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total Families Treated
= 3698300 ha
= 3228200 ha
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= 7612 nos
sum Implementation during Xth Plan amp XIth Plan
During 2006-07 (end of Xth Plan) 63 (sixty three) Watershed Projects was approved by the State Level Steering Committee and the Government of India which are ongoing
lsaquo Total Geographical Area = 4379200 ha
lsaquo Proposed Area for Treatment = 3160000 ha
lsaquo Total Project Cost = Rs 347600 lakhs
lsaquo Total Families to be Benefitted = 9865 nos
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TE
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DE
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EN
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T I
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HIF
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UL
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)
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AR
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RA
L I
NF
RA
STR
UC
TU
RE
DE
VE
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T F
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tota
l of
49 p
roje
cts
had
been
impl
emen
ted
unde
r th
e R
IDF
NA
BA
RD
Loa
n A
tota
l of
12 p
roje
cts
unde
r R
IDF
- V
(20
00-0
1 to
200
2-03
) 1
1pr
ojec
ts u
nder
RID
F-I
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2004
-05
to 2
006-
07)
7 p
roje
cts
unde
r R
IDF
middot XII
I (2
007-
08 to
200
9-10
) an
d 10
pro
ject
s un
der
RID
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IV (
2009
-10
onw
ards
)an
d 9
proj
ects
und
er R
IDF
-XV
Out
of t
he 4
9 pr
ojec
ts 4
0 P
roje
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unde
r RID
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(200
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to 2
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RID
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004-
05 to
200
6-07
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RID
F -
XII
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007-
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200
9-10
) an
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IDF
XIV
hav
e be
en c
ompl
eted
whi
le 9
pro
ject
s un
der
RID
F-X
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2010
-11
onw
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) ar
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goin
g th
e de
tail
s of
whi
ch a
resh
own
in th
e ta
ble
belo
w
annual report 2011 - 2012
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IVE
R V
AL
LE
Y P
RO
JEC
TS
amp F
LO
OD
PR
ON
E A
RE
AS
(KO
PL
I)A
tota
l of 1
2 w
ater
shed
s fal
ling
unde
r ver
y hi
gh p
rior
ity h
ave
been
cov
ered
und
er th
is sc
hem
e T
he to
tal a
rea
of 1
2 w
ater
shed
s is 5
218
hect
ares
and
the
trea
tabl
e ar
ea is
486
3 he
ctar
es V
illag
es fa
lling
und
er th
e w
ater
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s num
ber u
pto
21 w
ith 1
145
fam
ilies
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PHOTO SECTION
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BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
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INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING
The Central Assistance for setting up of the State Level Nodal Agency for implementation of IWMP
during 2009-10 has also been sanctioned amounting to Rs7125 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring
Grants vide GOIrsquos Letter NOK11 01192009IWMP (IS) dt 1792009
The Central Assistance for setting up of District Watershed Cell cum Data Centre (DWCDC) during
2009-10 has also been amounting to Rs 5950 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring Grants vide letter
No K1101192009IWMP (IS) dt 922010
ACCELERATED BENEFIT IRRIGATION PROGRAMME
9 Nos Ongoing Projects under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme
Year of Commencement 2009-10
Remark The above projects have been completed during 2011-12
7
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8 RASHTRIYA KRISHI VIGYAN YOJANA
The Scheme is funded by the Agriculture Department and implemented by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
81 Aim of RKVY
The National Agriculture Development Programme (NADP) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) aims to achieve 4 annual growth in the agriculture sector during the XI Plan period by ensuring a holistic development of agriculture amp allied sectors
82 Objectives of RKVY
The main objectives of RKVY are
(i) To incentivize the States so as to increase public investment in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(ii) Toprovide flexibility amp autonomy to States in the process of planning and executing Agriculture amp Allied Sector Schemes
(iii) To ensure the preparation of agriculture plans for the Districts and the States based on agroshyclimatic conditions availability of Technology and natural resources
(iv) To ensure that the local needs crops priorities are reflected in the agricultural plans of the states
(v) To achieve the goal of reducing the yield gaps in important crops through focused interventions
(vi) To maximize returns to the farmers in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(vii) To bring about quantifiable changes in the production amp productivity of various components of Agriculture amp Allied Sectors by addressing them in a holistic manner
83 Basic Features of RKVY
Amongst other the basic feature under RKVY is that the states are given sufficient fiexibility under the scheme to make appropriate local choices so that the outcomes are as envisaged in the aims amp objectives
While the other seeks to encourage convergence with schemes like NREGS SGSY BRGF including Watershed Development
84 ProjectScheme Proposal
841 Area of focus
(i) Development of Rainfed Farming System in amp outside watershed areas as also Integrated Development of Watershed area Wastelands and river valleys Assistance for development of land as also assistance for horticulture generating livelihoods for farmers Below the Poverty Line (BPL) in particular
(ii) Activities relating to enhancement of Horticultural production amp popularization of micro-irrigation systems
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Assistance will be available for nursery development horticulture activities including marketing and dripsprinkler irrigation
842 Particulars of Schemes under RKVY
The proposed schemes are as follows
I Soil amp Water Conservation for enhancing crop production amp productivity in river valley valley bottom lands
II Soil amp Water Conservation for improving crop production amp productivity of cultivated Jhum amp Bun lands including abandoned Jhum amp Bun lands
III Soil amp Water Conservation for restoring amp reclaiming cultivable wastelands affected by mining amp quarrying
IV Soil amp Water Conservation for improvement of traditional water conservation amp distribution system for enhanced crop production
843 Strategy for Implementation of the above Schemes
Keeping in view of the aim for achieving 4 growth under agriculture sector by ensuring holistic amp realistic development of agri and allied service including the area of focus the strategy for implementation of the above schemes under RKVY is outlined as followsshy
1 Improvement of Soil health amp tilth
2 Promotion of moisture regime within the soil profile
3 Improvement of crop production
4 Promotion of cropping intensity (crop-rotational system)
5 Water management
6 Promotion of household gardening for crop production
7 Land and water resources treatment for protective amp productive uses
8 Promotion of IFS amp SALT System for enhanced production amp productivity under Agri amp allied sectors
9 Promotion of livelihoods gainful employment opportunity
844 Project Components
The above schemes under RKVY constitute the following components
(i) Conservation Technology Adoption Adoption of appropriate Soil amp Water Conservation techniques amp measures (Biological Agronomic and MechanicalEngineering) - 85 (Rs 14000- per hectare)
(ii) Livelihoods - 15 (Rs 2500- per hectare)
Per unit area costing Rs 16500- per hectare
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845 Conservation Technology Adoption Component
On farm Off-farm Treatment and protection
Land Development Land Drainage Field Bunding Graded Bunding Terracing
Drainage Channel
treatment amp protection
Check dam Water conservation
Micro-Irrigation Water
Harvesting Farm Pond Diversion Dam GuIly Plugging amp Stream bank protection etc
Inputs Seeds amp plants manures amp fertilizers soil amendment
Agronomic
Measures
Conservation Farming Cropping System Water Management
Safe
surface runoff
Grassed Water ways Channel
Treatment amp Improvement Safe water disposal amp outlet
846 Livelihood Component
It includes the following
(i) Agriculture (field crops)
(ii) Fishery
(iii) Piggery
(iv) Sericulture
(v) Horticulture including setting up of nursery units
(vi) Composting unit
(vii) Apiculture
(viii) Poultry duckery
(ix) Floriculture including establishment of nursery units amp others
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9 WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN SHIFTING CULTIVATION AREAS (WDPSCA)
The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards it is a 100 central assistance through the ministry of agriculture amp co-operation Government of India
sum Implementation during VIIIth Plan
12 (twelve) Watershed Projects were taken up from the year 1995-96 All the twelve projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan (1999-2000)
lsaquo Total Area for Treatment
lsaquo Total Area Treatment (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total families Treated
sum Implementation during IXth Plan
= 1294450 ha
= 1294450 ha
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= 3692 nos
38 (thirty eight) new Watershed Projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan ie 1999-2000 The Projects were completed during the Xth Plan ie 2006-07
lsaquo Total Geographical Area
lsaquo Total Area Treated (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total Families Treated
= 3698300 ha
= 3228200 ha
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= 7612 nos
sum Implementation during Xth Plan amp XIth Plan
During 2006-07 (end of Xth Plan) 63 (sixty three) Watershed Projects was approved by the State Level Steering Committee and the Government of India which are ongoing
lsaquo Total Geographical Area = 4379200 ha
lsaquo Proposed Area for Treatment = 3160000 ha
lsaquo Total Project Cost = Rs 347600 lakhs
lsaquo Total Families to be Benefitted = 9865 nos
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R V
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PHOTO SECTION
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BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Page 83
Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
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INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING
The Central Assistance for setting up of the State Level Nodal Agency for implementation of IWMP
during 2009-10 has also been sanctioned amounting to Rs7125 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring
Grants vide GOIrsquos Letter NOK11 01192009IWMP (IS) dt 1792009
The Central Assistance for setting up of District Watershed Cell cum Data Centre (DWCDC) during
2009-10 has also been amounting to Rs 5950 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring Grants vide letter
No K1101192009IWMP (IS) dt 922010
ACCELERATED BENEFIT IRRIGATION PROGRAMME
9 Nos Ongoing Projects under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme
Year of Commencement 2009-10
Remark The above projects have been completed during 2011-12
7
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8 RASHTRIYA KRISHI VIGYAN YOJANA
The Scheme is funded by the Agriculture Department and implemented by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
81 Aim of RKVY
The National Agriculture Development Programme (NADP) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) aims to achieve 4 annual growth in the agriculture sector during the XI Plan period by ensuring a holistic development of agriculture amp allied sectors
82 Objectives of RKVY
The main objectives of RKVY are
(i) To incentivize the States so as to increase public investment in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(ii) Toprovide flexibility amp autonomy to States in the process of planning and executing Agriculture amp Allied Sector Schemes
(iii) To ensure the preparation of agriculture plans for the Districts and the States based on agroshyclimatic conditions availability of Technology and natural resources
(iv) To ensure that the local needs crops priorities are reflected in the agricultural plans of the states
(v) To achieve the goal of reducing the yield gaps in important crops through focused interventions
(vi) To maximize returns to the farmers in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(vii) To bring about quantifiable changes in the production amp productivity of various components of Agriculture amp Allied Sectors by addressing them in a holistic manner
83 Basic Features of RKVY
Amongst other the basic feature under RKVY is that the states are given sufficient fiexibility under the scheme to make appropriate local choices so that the outcomes are as envisaged in the aims amp objectives
While the other seeks to encourage convergence with schemes like NREGS SGSY BRGF including Watershed Development
84 ProjectScheme Proposal
841 Area of focus
(i) Development of Rainfed Farming System in amp outside watershed areas as also Integrated Development of Watershed area Wastelands and river valleys Assistance for development of land as also assistance for horticulture generating livelihoods for farmers Below the Poverty Line (BPL) in particular
(ii) Activities relating to enhancement of Horticultural production amp popularization of micro-irrigation systems
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Assistance will be available for nursery development horticulture activities including marketing and dripsprinkler irrigation
842 Particulars of Schemes under RKVY
The proposed schemes are as follows
I Soil amp Water Conservation for enhancing crop production amp productivity in river valley valley bottom lands
II Soil amp Water Conservation for improving crop production amp productivity of cultivated Jhum amp Bun lands including abandoned Jhum amp Bun lands
III Soil amp Water Conservation for restoring amp reclaiming cultivable wastelands affected by mining amp quarrying
IV Soil amp Water Conservation for improvement of traditional water conservation amp distribution system for enhanced crop production
843 Strategy for Implementation of the above Schemes
Keeping in view of the aim for achieving 4 growth under agriculture sector by ensuring holistic amp realistic development of agri and allied service including the area of focus the strategy for implementation of the above schemes under RKVY is outlined as followsshy
1 Improvement of Soil health amp tilth
2 Promotion of moisture regime within the soil profile
3 Improvement of crop production
4 Promotion of cropping intensity (crop-rotational system)
5 Water management
6 Promotion of household gardening for crop production
7 Land and water resources treatment for protective amp productive uses
8 Promotion of IFS amp SALT System for enhanced production amp productivity under Agri amp allied sectors
9 Promotion of livelihoods gainful employment opportunity
844 Project Components
The above schemes under RKVY constitute the following components
(i) Conservation Technology Adoption Adoption of appropriate Soil amp Water Conservation techniques amp measures (Biological Agronomic and MechanicalEngineering) - 85 (Rs 14000- per hectare)
(ii) Livelihoods - 15 (Rs 2500- per hectare)
Per unit area costing Rs 16500- per hectare
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845 Conservation Technology Adoption Component
On farm Off-farm Treatment and protection
Land Development Land Drainage Field Bunding Graded Bunding Terracing
Drainage Channel
treatment amp protection
Check dam Water conservation
Micro-Irrigation Water
Harvesting Farm Pond Diversion Dam GuIly Plugging amp Stream bank protection etc
Inputs Seeds amp plants manures amp fertilizers soil amendment
Agronomic
Measures
Conservation Farming Cropping System Water Management
Safe
surface runoff
Grassed Water ways Channel
Treatment amp Improvement Safe water disposal amp outlet
846 Livelihood Component
It includes the following
(i) Agriculture (field crops)
(ii) Fishery
(iii) Piggery
(iv) Sericulture
(v) Horticulture including setting up of nursery units
(vi) Composting unit
(vii) Apiculture
(viii) Poultry duckery
(ix) Floriculture including establishment of nursery units amp others
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9 WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN SHIFTING CULTIVATION AREAS (WDPSCA)
The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards it is a 100 central assistance through the ministry of agriculture amp co-operation Government of India
sum Implementation during VIIIth Plan
12 (twelve) Watershed Projects were taken up from the year 1995-96 All the twelve projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan (1999-2000)
lsaquo Total Area for Treatment
lsaquo Total Area Treatment (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total families Treated
sum Implementation during IXth Plan
= 1294450 ha
= 1294450 ha
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= 3692 nos
38 (thirty eight) new Watershed Projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan ie 1999-2000 The Projects were completed during the Xth Plan ie 2006-07
lsaquo Total Geographical Area
lsaquo Total Area Treated (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total Families Treated
= 3698300 ha
= 3228200 ha
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= 7612 nos
sum Implementation during Xth Plan amp XIth Plan
During 2006-07 (end of Xth Plan) 63 (sixty three) Watershed Projects was approved by the State Level Steering Committee and the Government of India which are ongoing
lsaquo Total Geographical Area = 4379200 ha
lsaquo Proposed Area for Treatment = 3160000 ha
lsaquo Total Project Cost = Rs 347600 lakhs
lsaquo Total Families to be Benefitted = 9865 nos
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TE
RSH
ED
DE
VE
LO
PM
EN
T P
RO
JEC
T I
N S
HIF
TIN
G C
UL
TIV
AT
ION
AR
EA
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DP
SCA
)
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AB
AR
D L
OA
N U
ND
ER
RU
RA
L I
NF
RA
STR
UC
TU
RE
DE
VE
LO
PM
EN
T F
UN
DA
tota
l of
49 p
roje
cts
had
been
impl
emen
ted
unde
r th
e R
IDF
NA
BA
RD
Loa
n A
tota
l of
12 p
roje
cts
unde
r R
IDF
- V
(20
00-0
1 to
200
2-03
) 1
1pr
ojec
ts u
nder
RID
F-I
X (
2004
-05
to 2
006-
07)
7 p
roje
cts
unde
r R
IDF
middot XII
I (2
007-
08 to
200
9-10
) an
d 10
pro
ject
s un
der
RID
F X
IV (
2009
-10
onw
ards
)an
d 9
proj
ects
und
er R
IDF
-XV
Out
of t
he 4
9 pr
ojec
ts 4
0 P
roje
cts
unde
r RID
F-V
(200
0-01
to 2
002-
03)
RID
F-I
X (2
004-
05 to
200
6-07
) and
RID
F -
XII
I(2
007-
08 to
200
9-10
) an
d R
IDF
XIV
hav
e be
en c
ompl
eted
whi
le 9
pro
ject
s un
der
RID
F-X
V (
2010
-11
onw
ards
) ar
e on
goin
g th
e de
tail
s of
whi
ch a
resh
own
in th
e ta
ble
belo
w
annual report 2011 - 2012
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annual report 2011 - 2012 R
IVE
R V
AL
LE
Y P
RO
JEC
TS
amp F
LO
OD
PR
ON
E A
RE
AS
(KO
PL
I)A
tota
l of 1
2 w
ater
shed
s fal
ling
unde
r ver
y hi
gh p
rior
ity h
ave
been
cov
ered
und
er th
is sc
hem
e T
he to
tal a
rea
of 1
2 w
ater
shed
s is 5
218
hect
ares
and
the
trea
tabl
e ar
ea is
486
3 he
ctar
es V
illag
es fa
lling
und
er th
e w
ater
shed
s num
ber u
pto
21 w
ith 1
145
fam
ilies
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PHOTO SECTION
annual report 2011 - 2012
BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
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INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING
The Central Assistance for setting up of the State Level Nodal Agency for implementation of IWMP
during 2009-10 has also been sanctioned amounting to Rs7125 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring
Grants vide GOIrsquos Letter NOK11 01192009IWMP (IS) dt 1792009
The Central Assistance for setting up of District Watershed Cell cum Data Centre (DWCDC) during
2009-10 has also been amounting to Rs 5950 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring Grants vide letter
No K1101192009IWMP (IS) dt 922010
ACCELERATED BENEFIT IRRIGATION PROGRAMME
9 Nos Ongoing Projects under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme
Year of Commencement 2009-10
Remark The above projects have been completed during 2011-12
7
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8 RASHTRIYA KRISHI VIGYAN YOJANA
The Scheme is funded by the Agriculture Department and implemented by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
81 Aim of RKVY
The National Agriculture Development Programme (NADP) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) aims to achieve 4 annual growth in the agriculture sector during the XI Plan period by ensuring a holistic development of agriculture amp allied sectors
82 Objectives of RKVY
The main objectives of RKVY are
(i) To incentivize the States so as to increase public investment in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(ii) Toprovide flexibility amp autonomy to States in the process of planning and executing Agriculture amp Allied Sector Schemes
(iii) To ensure the preparation of agriculture plans for the Districts and the States based on agroshyclimatic conditions availability of Technology and natural resources
(iv) To ensure that the local needs crops priorities are reflected in the agricultural plans of the states
(v) To achieve the goal of reducing the yield gaps in important crops through focused interventions
(vi) To maximize returns to the farmers in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(vii) To bring about quantifiable changes in the production amp productivity of various components of Agriculture amp Allied Sectors by addressing them in a holistic manner
83 Basic Features of RKVY
Amongst other the basic feature under RKVY is that the states are given sufficient fiexibility under the scheme to make appropriate local choices so that the outcomes are as envisaged in the aims amp objectives
While the other seeks to encourage convergence with schemes like NREGS SGSY BRGF including Watershed Development
84 ProjectScheme Proposal
841 Area of focus
(i) Development of Rainfed Farming System in amp outside watershed areas as also Integrated Development of Watershed area Wastelands and river valleys Assistance for development of land as also assistance for horticulture generating livelihoods for farmers Below the Poverty Line (BPL) in particular
(ii) Activities relating to enhancement of Horticultural production amp popularization of micro-irrigation systems
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Assistance will be available for nursery development horticulture activities including marketing and dripsprinkler irrigation
842 Particulars of Schemes under RKVY
The proposed schemes are as follows
I Soil amp Water Conservation for enhancing crop production amp productivity in river valley valley bottom lands
II Soil amp Water Conservation for improving crop production amp productivity of cultivated Jhum amp Bun lands including abandoned Jhum amp Bun lands
III Soil amp Water Conservation for restoring amp reclaiming cultivable wastelands affected by mining amp quarrying
IV Soil amp Water Conservation for improvement of traditional water conservation amp distribution system for enhanced crop production
843 Strategy for Implementation of the above Schemes
Keeping in view of the aim for achieving 4 growth under agriculture sector by ensuring holistic amp realistic development of agri and allied service including the area of focus the strategy for implementation of the above schemes under RKVY is outlined as followsshy
1 Improvement of Soil health amp tilth
2 Promotion of moisture regime within the soil profile
3 Improvement of crop production
4 Promotion of cropping intensity (crop-rotational system)
5 Water management
6 Promotion of household gardening for crop production
7 Land and water resources treatment for protective amp productive uses
8 Promotion of IFS amp SALT System for enhanced production amp productivity under Agri amp allied sectors
9 Promotion of livelihoods gainful employment opportunity
844 Project Components
The above schemes under RKVY constitute the following components
(i) Conservation Technology Adoption Adoption of appropriate Soil amp Water Conservation techniques amp measures (Biological Agronomic and MechanicalEngineering) - 85 (Rs 14000- per hectare)
(ii) Livelihoods - 15 (Rs 2500- per hectare)
Per unit area costing Rs 16500- per hectare
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845 Conservation Technology Adoption Component
On farm Off-farm Treatment and protection
Land Development Land Drainage Field Bunding Graded Bunding Terracing
Drainage Channel
treatment amp protection
Check dam Water conservation
Micro-Irrigation Water
Harvesting Farm Pond Diversion Dam GuIly Plugging amp Stream bank protection etc
Inputs Seeds amp plants manures amp fertilizers soil amendment
Agronomic
Measures
Conservation Farming Cropping System Water Management
Safe
surface runoff
Grassed Water ways Channel
Treatment amp Improvement Safe water disposal amp outlet
846 Livelihood Component
It includes the following
(i) Agriculture (field crops)
(ii) Fishery
(iii) Piggery
(iv) Sericulture
(v) Horticulture including setting up of nursery units
(vi) Composting unit
(vii) Apiculture
(viii) Poultry duckery
(ix) Floriculture including establishment of nursery units amp others
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9 WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN SHIFTING CULTIVATION AREAS (WDPSCA)
The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards it is a 100 central assistance through the ministry of agriculture amp co-operation Government of India
sum Implementation during VIIIth Plan
12 (twelve) Watershed Projects were taken up from the year 1995-96 All the twelve projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan (1999-2000)
lsaquo Total Area for Treatment
lsaquo Total Area Treatment (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total families Treated
sum Implementation during IXth Plan
= 1294450 ha
= 1294450 ha
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= 3692 nos
38 (thirty eight) new Watershed Projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan ie 1999-2000 The Projects were completed during the Xth Plan ie 2006-07
lsaquo Total Geographical Area
lsaquo Total Area Treated (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total Families Treated
= 3698300 ha
= 3228200 ha
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= 7612 nos
sum Implementation during Xth Plan amp XIth Plan
During 2006-07 (end of Xth Plan) 63 (sixty three) Watershed Projects was approved by the State Level Steering Committee and the Government of India which are ongoing
lsaquo Total Geographical Area = 4379200 ha
lsaquo Proposed Area for Treatment = 3160000 ha
lsaquo Total Project Cost = Rs 347600 lakhs
lsaquo Total Families to be Benefitted = 9865 nos
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)
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l of
49 p
roje
cts
had
been
impl
emen
ted
unde
r th
e R
IDF
NA
BA
RD
Loa
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tota
l of
12 p
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IDF
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(20
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1 to
200
2-03
) 1
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2004
-05
to 2
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r R
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middot XII
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007-
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200
9-10
) an
d 10
pro
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RID
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2009
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proj
ects
und
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-XV
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of t
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9 pr
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200
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hav
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IVE
R V
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Y P
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JEC
TS
amp F
LO
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PR
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(KO
PL
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tota
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2 w
ater
shed
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unde
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ave
been
cov
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und
er th
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rea
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145
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PHOTO SECTION
annual report 2011 - 2012
BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Page 83
Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
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INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING
The Central Assistance for setting up of the State Level Nodal Agency for implementation of IWMP
during 2009-10 has also been sanctioned amounting to Rs7125 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring
Grants vide GOIrsquos Letter NOK11 01192009IWMP (IS) dt 1792009
The Central Assistance for setting up of District Watershed Cell cum Data Centre (DWCDC) during
2009-10 has also been amounting to Rs 5950 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring Grants vide letter
No K1101192009IWMP (IS) dt 922010
ACCELERATED BENEFIT IRRIGATION PROGRAMME
9 Nos Ongoing Projects under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme
Year of Commencement 2009-10
Remark The above projects have been completed during 2011-12
7
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8 RASHTRIYA KRISHI VIGYAN YOJANA
The Scheme is funded by the Agriculture Department and implemented by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
81 Aim of RKVY
The National Agriculture Development Programme (NADP) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) aims to achieve 4 annual growth in the agriculture sector during the XI Plan period by ensuring a holistic development of agriculture amp allied sectors
82 Objectives of RKVY
The main objectives of RKVY are
(i) To incentivize the States so as to increase public investment in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(ii) Toprovide flexibility amp autonomy to States in the process of planning and executing Agriculture amp Allied Sector Schemes
(iii) To ensure the preparation of agriculture plans for the Districts and the States based on agroshyclimatic conditions availability of Technology and natural resources
(iv) To ensure that the local needs crops priorities are reflected in the agricultural plans of the states
(v) To achieve the goal of reducing the yield gaps in important crops through focused interventions
(vi) To maximize returns to the farmers in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(vii) To bring about quantifiable changes in the production amp productivity of various components of Agriculture amp Allied Sectors by addressing them in a holistic manner
83 Basic Features of RKVY
Amongst other the basic feature under RKVY is that the states are given sufficient fiexibility under the scheme to make appropriate local choices so that the outcomes are as envisaged in the aims amp objectives
While the other seeks to encourage convergence with schemes like NREGS SGSY BRGF including Watershed Development
84 ProjectScheme Proposal
841 Area of focus
(i) Development of Rainfed Farming System in amp outside watershed areas as also Integrated Development of Watershed area Wastelands and river valleys Assistance for development of land as also assistance for horticulture generating livelihoods for farmers Below the Poverty Line (BPL) in particular
(ii) Activities relating to enhancement of Horticultural production amp popularization of micro-irrigation systems
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Assistance will be available for nursery development horticulture activities including marketing and dripsprinkler irrigation
842 Particulars of Schemes under RKVY
The proposed schemes are as follows
I Soil amp Water Conservation for enhancing crop production amp productivity in river valley valley bottom lands
II Soil amp Water Conservation for improving crop production amp productivity of cultivated Jhum amp Bun lands including abandoned Jhum amp Bun lands
III Soil amp Water Conservation for restoring amp reclaiming cultivable wastelands affected by mining amp quarrying
IV Soil amp Water Conservation for improvement of traditional water conservation amp distribution system for enhanced crop production
843 Strategy for Implementation of the above Schemes
Keeping in view of the aim for achieving 4 growth under agriculture sector by ensuring holistic amp realistic development of agri and allied service including the area of focus the strategy for implementation of the above schemes under RKVY is outlined as followsshy
1 Improvement of Soil health amp tilth
2 Promotion of moisture regime within the soil profile
3 Improvement of crop production
4 Promotion of cropping intensity (crop-rotational system)
5 Water management
6 Promotion of household gardening for crop production
7 Land and water resources treatment for protective amp productive uses
8 Promotion of IFS amp SALT System for enhanced production amp productivity under Agri amp allied sectors
9 Promotion of livelihoods gainful employment opportunity
844 Project Components
The above schemes under RKVY constitute the following components
(i) Conservation Technology Adoption Adoption of appropriate Soil amp Water Conservation techniques amp measures (Biological Agronomic and MechanicalEngineering) - 85 (Rs 14000- per hectare)
(ii) Livelihoods - 15 (Rs 2500- per hectare)
Per unit area costing Rs 16500- per hectare
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845 Conservation Technology Adoption Component
On farm Off-farm Treatment and protection
Land Development Land Drainage Field Bunding Graded Bunding Terracing
Drainage Channel
treatment amp protection
Check dam Water conservation
Micro-Irrigation Water
Harvesting Farm Pond Diversion Dam GuIly Plugging amp Stream bank protection etc
Inputs Seeds amp plants manures amp fertilizers soil amendment
Agronomic
Measures
Conservation Farming Cropping System Water Management
Safe
surface runoff
Grassed Water ways Channel
Treatment amp Improvement Safe water disposal amp outlet
846 Livelihood Component
It includes the following
(i) Agriculture (field crops)
(ii) Fishery
(iii) Piggery
(iv) Sericulture
(v) Horticulture including setting up of nursery units
(vi) Composting unit
(vii) Apiculture
(viii) Poultry duckery
(ix) Floriculture including establishment of nursery units amp others
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9 WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN SHIFTING CULTIVATION AREAS (WDPSCA)
The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards it is a 100 central assistance through the ministry of agriculture amp co-operation Government of India
sum Implementation during VIIIth Plan
12 (twelve) Watershed Projects were taken up from the year 1995-96 All the twelve projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan (1999-2000)
lsaquo Total Area for Treatment
lsaquo Total Area Treatment (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total families Treated
sum Implementation during IXth Plan
= 1294450 ha
= 1294450 ha
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= 3692 nos
38 (thirty eight) new Watershed Projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan ie 1999-2000 The Projects were completed during the Xth Plan ie 2006-07
lsaquo Total Geographical Area
lsaquo Total Area Treated (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total Families Treated
= 3698300 ha
= 3228200 ha
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= 7612 nos
sum Implementation during Xth Plan amp XIth Plan
During 2006-07 (end of Xth Plan) 63 (sixty three) Watershed Projects was approved by the State Level Steering Committee and the Government of India which are ongoing
lsaquo Total Geographical Area = 4379200 ha
lsaquo Proposed Area for Treatment = 3160000 ha
lsaquo Total Project Cost = Rs 347600 lakhs
lsaquo Total Families to be Benefitted = 9865 nos
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TE
RSH
ED
DE
VE
LO
PM
EN
T P
RO
JEC
T I
N S
HIF
TIN
G C
UL
TIV
AT
ION
AR
EA
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DP
SCA
)
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AB
AR
D L
OA
N U
ND
ER
RU
RA
L I
NF
RA
STR
UC
TU
RE
DE
VE
LO
PM
EN
T F
UN
DA
tota
l of
49 p
roje
cts
had
been
impl
emen
ted
unde
r th
e R
IDF
NA
BA
RD
Loa
n A
tota
l of
12 p
roje
cts
unde
r R
IDF
- V
(20
00-0
1 to
200
2-03
) 1
1pr
ojec
ts u
nder
RID
F-I
X (
2004
-05
to 2
006-
07)
7 p
roje
cts
unde
r R
IDF
middot XII
I (2
007-
08 to
200
9-10
) an
d 10
pro
ject
s un
der
RID
F X
IV (
2009
-10
onw
ards
)an
d 9
proj
ects
und
er R
IDF
-XV
Out
of t
he 4
9 pr
ojec
ts 4
0 P
roje
cts
unde
r RID
F-V
(200
0-01
to 2
002-
03)
RID
F-I
X (2
004-
05 to
200
6-07
) and
RID
F -
XII
I(2
007-
08 to
200
9-10
) an
d R
IDF
XIV
hav
e be
en c
ompl
eted
whi
le 9
pro
ject
s un
der
RID
F-X
V (
2010
-11
onw
ards
) ar
e on
goin
g th
e de
tail
s of
whi
ch a
resh
own
in th
e ta
ble
belo
w
annual report 2011 - 2012
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annual report 2011 - 2012 R
IVE
R V
AL
LE
Y P
RO
JEC
TS
amp F
LO
OD
PR
ON
E A
RE
AS
(KO
PL
I)A
tota
l of 1
2 w
ater
shed
s fal
ling
unde
r ver
y hi
gh p
rior
ity h
ave
been
cov
ered
und
er th
is sc
hem
e T
he to
tal a
rea
of 1
2 w
ater
shed
s is 5
218
hect
ares
and
the
trea
tabl
e ar
ea is
486
3 he
ctar
es V
illag
es fa
lling
und
er th
e w
ater
shed
s num
ber u
pto
21 w
ith 1
145
fam
ilies
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annual report 2011 - 2012
PHOTO SECTION
annual report 2011 - 2012
BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
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INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING
The Central Assistance for setting up of the State Level Nodal Agency for implementation of IWMP
during 2009-10 has also been sanctioned amounting to Rs7125 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring
Grants vide GOIrsquos Letter NOK11 01192009IWMP (IS) dt 1792009
The Central Assistance for setting up of District Watershed Cell cum Data Centre (DWCDC) during
2009-10 has also been amounting to Rs 5950 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring Grants vide letter
No K1101192009IWMP (IS) dt 922010
ACCELERATED BENEFIT IRRIGATION PROGRAMME
9 Nos Ongoing Projects under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme
Year of Commencement 2009-10
Remark The above projects have been completed during 2011-12
7
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8 RASHTRIYA KRISHI VIGYAN YOJANA
The Scheme is funded by the Agriculture Department and implemented by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
81 Aim of RKVY
The National Agriculture Development Programme (NADP) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) aims to achieve 4 annual growth in the agriculture sector during the XI Plan period by ensuring a holistic development of agriculture amp allied sectors
82 Objectives of RKVY
The main objectives of RKVY are
(i) To incentivize the States so as to increase public investment in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(ii) Toprovide flexibility amp autonomy to States in the process of planning and executing Agriculture amp Allied Sector Schemes
(iii) To ensure the preparation of agriculture plans for the Districts and the States based on agroshyclimatic conditions availability of Technology and natural resources
(iv) To ensure that the local needs crops priorities are reflected in the agricultural plans of the states
(v) To achieve the goal of reducing the yield gaps in important crops through focused interventions
(vi) To maximize returns to the farmers in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(vii) To bring about quantifiable changes in the production amp productivity of various components of Agriculture amp Allied Sectors by addressing them in a holistic manner
83 Basic Features of RKVY
Amongst other the basic feature under RKVY is that the states are given sufficient fiexibility under the scheme to make appropriate local choices so that the outcomes are as envisaged in the aims amp objectives
While the other seeks to encourage convergence with schemes like NREGS SGSY BRGF including Watershed Development
84 ProjectScheme Proposal
841 Area of focus
(i) Development of Rainfed Farming System in amp outside watershed areas as also Integrated Development of Watershed area Wastelands and river valleys Assistance for development of land as also assistance for horticulture generating livelihoods for farmers Below the Poverty Line (BPL) in particular
(ii) Activities relating to enhancement of Horticultural production amp popularization of micro-irrigation systems
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Assistance will be available for nursery development horticulture activities including marketing and dripsprinkler irrigation
842 Particulars of Schemes under RKVY
The proposed schemes are as follows
I Soil amp Water Conservation for enhancing crop production amp productivity in river valley valley bottom lands
II Soil amp Water Conservation for improving crop production amp productivity of cultivated Jhum amp Bun lands including abandoned Jhum amp Bun lands
III Soil amp Water Conservation for restoring amp reclaiming cultivable wastelands affected by mining amp quarrying
IV Soil amp Water Conservation for improvement of traditional water conservation amp distribution system for enhanced crop production
843 Strategy for Implementation of the above Schemes
Keeping in view of the aim for achieving 4 growth under agriculture sector by ensuring holistic amp realistic development of agri and allied service including the area of focus the strategy for implementation of the above schemes under RKVY is outlined as followsshy
1 Improvement of Soil health amp tilth
2 Promotion of moisture regime within the soil profile
3 Improvement of crop production
4 Promotion of cropping intensity (crop-rotational system)
5 Water management
6 Promotion of household gardening for crop production
7 Land and water resources treatment for protective amp productive uses
8 Promotion of IFS amp SALT System for enhanced production amp productivity under Agri amp allied sectors
9 Promotion of livelihoods gainful employment opportunity
844 Project Components
The above schemes under RKVY constitute the following components
(i) Conservation Technology Adoption Adoption of appropriate Soil amp Water Conservation techniques amp measures (Biological Agronomic and MechanicalEngineering) - 85 (Rs 14000- per hectare)
(ii) Livelihoods - 15 (Rs 2500- per hectare)
Per unit area costing Rs 16500- per hectare
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845 Conservation Technology Adoption Component
On farm Off-farm Treatment and protection
Land Development Land Drainage Field Bunding Graded Bunding Terracing
Drainage Channel
treatment amp protection
Check dam Water conservation
Micro-Irrigation Water
Harvesting Farm Pond Diversion Dam GuIly Plugging amp Stream bank protection etc
Inputs Seeds amp plants manures amp fertilizers soil amendment
Agronomic
Measures
Conservation Farming Cropping System Water Management
Safe
surface runoff
Grassed Water ways Channel
Treatment amp Improvement Safe water disposal amp outlet
846 Livelihood Component
It includes the following
(i) Agriculture (field crops)
(ii) Fishery
(iii) Piggery
(iv) Sericulture
(v) Horticulture including setting up of nursery units
(vi) Composting unit
(vii) Apiculture
(viii) Poultry duckery
(ix) Floriculture including establishment of nursery units amp others
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9 WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN SHIFTING CULTIVATION AREAS (WDPSCA)
The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards it is a 100 central assistance through the ministry of agriculture amp co-operation Government of India
sum Implementation during VIIIth Plan
12 (twelve) Watershed Projects were taken up from the year 1995-96 All the twelve projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan (1999-2000)
lsaquo Total Area for Treatment
lsaquo Total Area Treatment (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total families Treated
sum Implementation during IXth Plan
= 1294450 ha
= 1294450 ha
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= 3692 nos
38 (thirty eight) new Watershed Projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan ie 1999-2000 The Projects were completed during the Xth Plan ie 2006-07
lsaquo Total Geographical Area
lsaquo Total Area Treated (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total Families Treated
= 3698300 ha
= 3228200 ha
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= 7612 nos
sum Implementation during Xth Plan amp XIth Plan
During 2006-07 (end of Xth Plan) 63 (sixty three) Watershed Projects was approved by the State Level Steering Committee and the Government of India which are ongoing
lsaquo Total Geographical Area = 4379200 ha
lsaquo Proposed Area for Treatment = 3160000 ha
lsaquo Total Project Cost = Rs 347600 lakhs
lsaquo Total Families to be Benefitted = 9865 nos
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TE
RSH
ED
DE
VE
LO
PM
EN
T P
RO
JEC
T I
N S
HIF
TIN
G C
UL
TIV
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AR
EA
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DP
SCA
)
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AB
AR
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N U
ND
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RU
RA
L I
NF
RA
STR
UC
TU
RE
DE
VE
LO
PM
EN
T F
UN
DA
tota
l of
49 p
roje
cts
had
been
impl
emen
ted
unde
r th
e R
IDF
NA
BA
RD
Loa
n A
tota
l of
12 p
roje
cts
unde
r R
IDF
- V
(20
00-0
1 to
200
2-03
) 1
1pr
ojec
ts u
nder
RID
F-I
X (
2004
-05
to 2
006-
07)
7 p
roje
cts
unde
r R
IDF
middot XII
I (2
007-
08 to
200
9-10
) an
d 10
pro
ject
s un
der
RID
F X
IV (
2009
-10
onw
ards
)an
d 9
proj
ects
und
er R
IDF
-XV
Out
of t
he 4
9 pr
ojec
ts 4
0 P
roje
cts
unde
r RID
F-V
(200
0-01
to 2
002-
03)
RID
F-I
X (2
004-
05 to
200
6-07
) and
RID
F -
XII
I(2
007-
08 to
200
9-10
) an
d R
IDF
XIV
hav
e be
en c
ompl
eted
whi
le 9
pro
ject
s un
der
RID
F-X
V (
2010
-11
onw
ards
) ar
e on
goin
g th
e de
tail
s of
whi
ch a
resh
own
in th
e ta
ble
belo
w
annual report 2011 - 2012
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IVE
R V
AL
LE
Y P
RO
JEC
TS
amp F
LO
OD
PR
ON
E A
RE
AS
(KO
PL
I)A
tota
l of 1
2 w
ater
shed
s fal
ling
unde
r ver
y hi
gh p
rior
ity h
ave
been
cov
ered
und
er th
is sc
hem
e T
he to
tal a
rea
of 1
2 w
ater
shed
s is 5
218
hect
ares
and
the
trea
tabl
e ar
ea is
486
3 he
ctar
es V
illag
es fa
lling
und
er th
e w
ater
shed
s num
ber u
pto
21 w
ith 1
145
fam
ilies
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PHOTO SECTION
annual report 2011 - 2012
BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING
The Central Assistance for setting up of the State Level Nodal Agency for implementation of IWMP
during 2009-10 has also been sanctioned amounting to Rs7125 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring
Grants vide GOIrsquos Letter NOK11 01192009IWMP (IS) dt 1792009
The Central Assistance for setting up of District Watershed Cell cum Data Centre (DWCDC) during
2009-10 has also been amounting to Rs 5950 lakhs under the Recurring and Non-Recurring Grants vide letter
No K1101192009IWMP (IS) dt 922010
ACCELERATED BENEFIT IRRIGATION PROGRAMME
9 Nos Ongoing Projects under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme
Year of Commencement 2009-10
Remark The above projects have been completed during 2011-12
7
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8 RASHTRIYA KRISHI VIGYAN YOJANA
The Scheme is funded by the Agriculture Department and implemented by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
81 Aim of RKVY
The National Agriculture Development Programme (NADP) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) aims to achieve 4 annual growth in the agriculture sector during the XI Plan period by ensuring a holistic development of agriculture amp allied sectors
82 Objectives of RKVY
The main objectives of RKVY are
(i) To incentivize the States so as to increase public investment in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(ii) Toprovide flexibility amp autonomy to States in the process of planning and executing Agriculture amp Allied Sector Schemes
(iii) To ensure the preparation of agriculture plans for the Districts and the States based on agroshyclimatic conditions availability of Technology and natural resources
(iv) To ensure that the local needs crops priorities are reflected in the agricultural plans of the states
(v) To achieve the goal of reducing the yield gaps in important crops through focused interventions
(vi) To maximize returns to the farmers in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(vii) To bring about quantifiable changes in the production amp productivity of various components of Agriculture amp Allied Sectors by addressing them in a holistic manner
83 Basic Features of RKVY
Amongst other the basic feature under RKVY is that the states are given sufficient fiexibility under the scheme to make appropriate local choices so that the outcomes are as envisaged in the aims amp objectives
While the other seeks to encourage convergence with schemes like NREGS SGSY BRGF including Watershed Development
84 ProjectScheme Proposal
841 Area of focus
(i) Development of Rainfed Farming System in amp outside watershed areas as also Integrated Development of Watershed area Wastelands and river valleys Assistance for development of land as also assistance for horticulture generating livelihoods for farmers Below the Poverty Line (BPL) in particular
(ii) Activities relating to enhancement of Horticultural production amp popularization of micro-irrigation systems
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Assistance will be available for nursery development horticulture activities including marketing and dripsprinkler irrigation
842 Particulars of Schemes under RKVY
The proposed schemes are as follows
I Soil amp Water Conservation for enhancing crop production amp productivity in river valley valley bottom lands
II Soil amp Water Conservation for improving crop production amp productivity of cultivated Jhum amp Bun lands including abandoned Jhum amp Bun lands
III Soil amp Water Conservation for restoring amp reclaiming cultivable wastelands affected by mining amp quarrying
IV Soil amp Water Conservation for improvement of traditional water conservation amp distribution system for enhanced crop production
843 Strategy for Implementation of the above Schemes
Keeping in view of the aim for achieving 4 growth under agriculture sector by ensuring holistic amp realistic development of agri and allied service including the area of focus the strategy for implementation of the above schemes under RKVY is outlined as followsshy
1 Improvement of Soil health amp tilth
2 Promotion of moisture regime within the soil profile
3 Improvement of crop production
4 Promotion of cropping intensity (crop-rotational system)
5 Water management
6 Promotion of household gardening for crop production
7 Land and water resources treatment for protective amp productive uses
8 Promotion of IFS amp SALT System for enhanced production amp productivity under Agri amp allied sectors
9 Promotion of livelihoods gainful employment opportunity
844 Project Components
The above schemes under RKVY constitute the following components
(i) Conservation Technology Adoption Adoption of appropriate Soil amp Water Conservation techniques amp measures (Biological Agronomic and MechanicalEngineering) - 85 (Rs 14000- per hectare)
(ii) Livelihoods - 15 (Rs 2500- per hectare)
Per unit area costing Rs 16500- per hectare
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845 Conservation Technology Adoption Component
On farm Off-farm Treatment and protection
Land Development Land Drainage Field Bunding Graded Bunding Terracing
Drainage Channel
treatment amp protection
Check dam Water conservation
Micro-Irrigation Water
Harvesting Farm Pond Diversion Dam GuIly Plugging amp Stream bank protection etc
Inputs Seeds amp plants manures amp fertilizers soil amendment
Agronomic
Measures
Conservation Farming Cropping System Water Management
Safe
surface runoff
Grassed Water ways Channel
Treatment amp Improvement Safe water disposal amp outlet
846 Livelihood Component
It includes the following
(i) Agriculture (field crops)
(ii) Fishery
(iii) Piggery
(iv) Sericulture
(v) Horticulture including setting up of nursery units
(vi) Composting unit
(vii) Apiculture
(viii) Poultry duckery
(ix) Floriculture including establishment of nursery units amp others
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9 WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN SHIFTING CULTIVATION AREAS (WDPSCA)
The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards it is a 100 central assistance through the ministry of agriculture amp co-operation Government of India
sum Implementation during VIIIth Plan
12 (twelve) Watershed Projects were taken up from the year 1995-96 All the twelve projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan (1999-2000)
lsaquo Total Area for Treatment
lsaquo Total Area Treatment (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total families Treated
sum Implementation during IXth Plan
= 1294450 ha
= 1294450 ha
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= 3692 nos
38 (thirty eight) new Watershed Projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan ie 1999-2000 The Projects were completed during the Xth Plan ie 2006-07
lsaquo Total Geographical Area
lsaquo Total Area Treated (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total Families Treated
= 3698300 ha
= 3228200 ha
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= 7612 nos
sum Implementation during Xth Plan amp XIth Plan
During 2006-07 (end of Xth Plan) 63 (sixty three) Watershed Projects was approved by the State Level Steering Committee and the Government of India which are ongoing
lsaquo Total Geographical Area = 4379200 ha
lsaquo Proposed Area for Treatment = 3160000 ha
lsaquo Total Project Cost = Rs 347600 lakhs
lsaquo Total Families to be Benefitted = 9865 nos
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2009
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und
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of t
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9 pr
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004-
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200
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R V
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PHOTO SECTION
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BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
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8 RASHTRIYA KRISHI VIGYAN YOJANA
The Scheme is funded by the Agriculture Department and implemented by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
81 Aim of RKVY
The National Agriculture Development Programme (NADP) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) aims to achieve 4 annual growth in the agriculture sector during the XI Plan period by ensuring a holistic development of agriculture amp allied sectors
82 Objectives of RKVY
The main objectives of RKVY are
(i) To incentivize the States so as to increase public investment in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(ii) Toprovide flexibility amp autonomy to States in the process of planning and executing Agriculture amp Allied Sector Schemes
(iii) To ensure the preparation of agriculture plans for the Districts and the States based on agroshyclimatic conditions availability of Technology and natural resources
(iv) To ensure that the local needs crops priorities are reflected in the agricultural plans of the states
(v) To achieve the goal of reducing the yield gaps in important crops through focused interventions
(vi) To maximize returns to the farmers in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(vii) To bring about quantifiable changes in the production amp productivity of various components of Agriculture amp Allied Sectors by addressing them in a holistic manner
83 Basic Features of RKVY
Amongst other the basic feature under RKVY is that the states are given sufficient fiexibility under the scheme to make appropriate local choices so that the outcomes are as envisaged in the aims amp objectives
While the other seeks to encourage convergence with schemes like NREGS SGSY BRGF including Watershed Development
84 ProjectScheme Proposal
841 Area of focus
(i) Development of Rainfed Farming System in amp outside watershed areas as also Integrated Development of Watershed area Wastelands and river valleys Assistance for development of land as also assistance for horticulture generating livelihoods for farmers Below the Poverty Line (BPL) in particular
(ii) Activities relating to enhancement of Horticultural production amp popularization of micro-irrigation systems
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Assistance will be available for nursery development horticulture activities including marketing and dripsprinkler irrigation
842 Particulars of Schemes under RKVY
The proposed schemes are as follows
I Soil amp Water Conservation for enhancing crop production amp productivity in river valley valley bottom lands
II Soil amp Water Conservation for improving crop production amp productivity of cultivated Jhum amp Bun lands including abandoned Jhum amp Bun lands
III Soil amp Water Conservation for restoring amp reclaiming cultivable wastelands affected by mining amp quarrying
IV Soil amp Water Conservation for improvement of traditional water conservation amp distribution system for enhanced crop production
843 Strategy for Implementation of the above Schemes
Keeping in view of the aim for achieving 4 growth under agriculture sector by ensuring holistic amp realistic development of agri and allied service including the area of focus the strategy for implementation of the above schemes under RKVY is outlined as followsshy
1 Improvement of Soil health amp tilth
2 Promotion of moisture regime within the soil profile
3 Improvement of crop production
4 Promotion of cropping intensity (crop-rotational system)
5 Water management
6 Promotion of household gardening for crop production
7 Land and water resources treatment for protective amp productive uses
8 Promotion of IFS amp SALT System for enhanced production amp productivity under Agri amp allied sectors
9 Promotion of livelihoods gainful employment opportunity
844 Project Components
The above schemes under RKVY constitute the following components
(i) Conservation Technology Adoption Adoption of appropriate Soil amp Water Conservation techniques amp measures (Biological Agronomic and MechanicalEngineering) - 85 (Rs 14000- per hectare)
(ii) Livelihoods - 15 (Rs 2500- per hectare)
Per unit area costing Rs 16500- per hectare
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845 Conservation Technology Adoption Component
On farm Off-farm Treatment and protection
Land Development Land Drainage Field Bunding Graded Bunding Terracing
Drainage Channel
treatment amp protection
Check dam Water conservation
Micro-Irrigation Water
Harvesting Farm Pond Diversion Dam GuIly Plugging amp Stream bank protection etc
Inputs Seeds amp plants manures amp fertilizers soil amendment
Agronomic
Measures
Conservation Farming Cropping System Water Management
Safe
surface runoff
Grassed Water ways Channel
Treatment amp Improvement Safe water disposal amp outlet
846 Livelihood Component
It includes the following
(i) Agriculture (field crops)
(ii) Fishery
(iii) Piggery
(iv) Sericulture
(v) Horticulture including setting up of nursery units
(vi) Composting unit
(vii) Apiculture
(viii) Poultry duckery
(ix) Floriculture including establishment of nursery units amp others
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9 WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN SHIFTING CULTIVATION AREAS (WDPSCA)
The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards it is a 100 central assistance through the ministry of agriculture amp co-operation Government of India
sum Implementation during VIIIth Plan
12 (twelve) Watershed Projects were taken up from the year 1995-96 All the twelve projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan (1999-2000)
lsaquo Total Area for Treatment
lsaquo Total Area Treatment (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total families Treated
sum Implementation during IXth Plan
= 1294450 ha
= 1294450 ha
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= 3692 nos
38 (thirty eight) new Watershed Projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan ie 1999-2000 The Projects were completed during the Xth Plan ie 2006-07
lsaquo Total Geographical Area
lsaquo Total Area Treated (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total Families Treated
= 3698300 ha
= 3228200 ha
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= 7612 nos
sum Implementation during Xth Plan amp XIth Plan
During 2006-07 (end of Xth Plan) 63 (sixty three) Watershed Projects was approved by the State Level Steering Committee and the Government of India which are ongoing
lsaquo Total Geographical Area = 4379200 ha
lsaquo Proposed Area for Treatment = 3160000 ha
lsaquo Total Project Cost = Rs 347600 lakhs
lsaquo Total Families to be Benefitted = 9865 nos
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TE
RSH
ED
DE
VE
LO
PM
EN
T P
RO
JEC
T I
N S
HIF
TIN
G C
UL
TIV
AT
ION
AR
EA
S (W
DP
SCA
)
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AB
AR
D L
OA
N U
ND
ER
RU
RA
L I
NF
RA
STR
UC
TU
RE
DE
VE
LO
PM
EN
T F
UN
DA
tota
l of
49 p
roje
cts
had
been
impl
emen
ted
unde
r th
e R
IDF
NA
BA
RD
Loa
n A
tota
l of
12 p
roje
cts
unde
r R
IDF
- V
(20
00-0
1 to
200
2-03
) 1
1pr
ojec
ts u
nder
RID
F-I
X (
2004
-05
to 2
006-
07)
7 p
roje
cts
unde
r R
IDF
middot XII
I (2
007-
08 to
200
9-10
) an
d 10
pro
ject
s un
der
RID
F X
IV (
2009
-10
onw
ards
)an
d 9
proj
ects
und
er R
IDF
-XV
Out
of t
he 4
9 pr
ojec
ts 4
0 P
roje
cts
unde
r RID
F-V
(200
0-01
to 2
002-
03)
RID
F-I
X (2
004-
05 to
200
6-07
) and
RID
F -
XII
I(2
007-
08 to
200
9-10
) an
d R
IDF
XIV
hav
e be
en c
ompl
eted
whi
le 9
pro
ject
s un
der
RID
F-X
V (
2010
-11
onw
ards
) ar
e on
goin
g th
e de
tail
s of
whi
ch a
resh
own
in th
e ta
ble
belo
w
annual report 2011 - 2012
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annual report 2011 - 2012 R
IVE
R V
AL
LE
Y P
RO
JEC
TS
amp F
LO
OD
PR
ON
E A
RE
AS
(KO
PL
I)A
tota
l of 1
2 w
ater
shed
s fal
ling
unde
r ver
y hi
gh p
rior
ity h
ave
been
cov
ered
und
er th
is sc
hem
e T
he to
tal a
rea
of 1
2 w
ater
shed
s is 5
218
hect
ares
and
the
trea
tabl
e ar
ea is
486
3 he
ctar
es V
illag
es fa
lling
und
er th
e w
ater
shed
s num
ber u
pto
21 w
ith 1
145
fam
ilies
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annual report 2011 - 2012
PHOTO SECTION
annual report 2011 - 2012
BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
8 RASHTRIYA KRISHI VIGYAN YOJANA
The Scheme is funded by the Agriculture Department and implemented by the Soil amp Water Conservation Department
81 Aim of RKVY
The National Agriculture Development Programme (NADP) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) aims to achieve 4 annual growth in the agriculture sector during the XI Plan period by ensuring a holistic development of agriculture amp allied sectors
82 Objectives of RKVY
The main objectives of RKVY are
(i) To incentivize the States so as to increase public investment in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(ii) Toprovide flexibility amp autonomy to States in the process of planning and executing Agriculture amp Allied Sector Schemes
(iii) To ensure the preparation of agriculture plans for the Districts and the States based on agroshyclimatic conditions availability of Technology and natural resources
(iv) To ensure that the local needs crops priorities are reflected in the agricultural plans of the states
(v) To achieve the goal of reducing the yield gaps in important crops through focused interventions
(vi) To maximize returns to the farmers in Agriculture amp Allied Sectors
(vii) To bring about quantifiable changes in the production amp productivity of various components of Agriculture amp Allied Sectors by addressing them in a holistic manner
83 Basic Features of RKVY
Amongst other the basic feature under RKVY is that the states are given sufficient fiexibility under the scheme to make appropriate local choices so that the outcomes are as envisaged in the aims amp objectives
While the other seeks to encourage convergence with schemes like NREGS SGSY BRGF including Watershed Development
84 ProjectScheme Proposal
841 Area of focus
(i) Development of Rainfed Farming System in amp outside watershed areas as also Integrated Development of Watershed area Wastelands and river valleys Assistance for development of land as also assistance for horticulture generating livelihoods for farmers Below the Poverty Line (BPL) in particular
(ii) Activities relating to enhancement of Horticultural production amp popularization of micro-irrigation systems
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Assistance will be available for nursery development horticulture activities including marketing and dripsprinkler irrigation
842 Particulars of Schemes under RKVY
The proposed schemes are as follows
I Soil amp Water Conservation for enhancing crop production amp productivity in river valley valley bottom lands
II Soil amp Water Conservation for improving crop production amp productivity of cultivated Jhum amp Bun lands including abandoned Jhum amp Bun lands
III Soil amp Water Conservation for restoring amp reclaiming cultivable wastelands affected by mining amp quarrying
IV Soil amp Water Conservation for improvement of traditional water conservation amp distribution system for enhanced crop production
843 Strategy for Implementation of the above Schemes
Keeping in view of the aim for achieving 4 growth under agriculture sector by ensuring holistic amp realistic development of agri and allied service including the area of focus the strategy for implementation of the above schemes under RKVY is outlined as followsshy
1 Improvement of Soil health amp tilth
2 Promotion of moisture regime within the soil profile
3 Improvement of crop production
4 Promotion of cropping intensity (crop-rotational system)
5 Water management
6 Promotion of household gardening for crop production
7 Land and water resources treatment for protective amp productive uses
8 Promotion of IFS amp SALT System for enhanced production amp productivity under Agri amp allied sectors
9 Promotion of livelihoods gainful employment opportunity
844 Project Components
The above schemes under RKVY constitute the following components
(i) Conservation Technology Adoption Adoption of appropriate Soil amp Water Conservation techniques amp measures (Biological Agronomic and MechanicalEngineering) - 85 (Rs 14000- per hectare)
(ii) Livelihoods - 15 (Rs 2500- per hectare)
Per unit area costing Rs 16500- per hectare
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845 Conservation Technology Adoption Component
On farm Off-farm Treatment and protection
Land Development Land Drainage Field Bunding Graded Bunding Terracing
Drainage Channel
treatment amp protection
Check dam Water conservation
Micro-Irrigation Water
Harvesting Farm Pond Diversion Dam GuIly Plugging amp Stream bank protection etc
Inputs Seeds amp plants manures amp fertilizers soil amendment
Agronomic
Measures
Conservation Farming Cropping System Water Management
Safe
surface runoff
Grassed Water ways Channel
Treatment amp Improvement Safe water disposal amp outlet
846 Livelihood Component
It includes the following
(i) Agriculture (field crops)
(ii) Fishery
(iii) Piggery
(iv) Sericulture
(v) Horticulture including setting up of nursery units
(vi) Composting unit
(vii) Apiculture
(viii) Poultry duckery
(ix) Floriculture including establishment of nursery units amp others
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9 WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN SHIFTING CULTIVATION AREAS (WDPSCA)
The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards it is a 100 central assistance through the ministry of agriculture amp co-operation Government of India
sum Implementation during VIIIth Plan
12 (twelve) Watershed Projects were taken up from the year 1995-96 All the twelve projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan (1999-2000)
lsaquo Total Area for Treatment
lsaquo Total Area Treatment (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total families Treated
sum Implementation during IXth Plan
= 1294450 ha
= 1294450 ha
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= 3692 nos
38 (thirty eight) new Watershed Projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan ie 1999-2000 The Projects were completed during the Xth Plan ie 2006-07
lsaquo Total Geographical Area
lsaquo Total Area Treated (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total Families Treated
= 3698300 ha
= 3228200 ha
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= 7612 nos
sum Implementation during Xth Plan amp XIth Plan
During 2006-07 (end of Xth Plan) 63 (sixty three) Watershed Projects was approved by the State Level Steering Committee and the Government of India which are ongoing
lsaquo Total Geographical Area = 4379200 ha
lsaquo Proposed Area for Treatment = 3160000 ha
lsaquo Total Project Cost = Rs 347600 lakhs
lsaquo Total Families to be Benefitted = 9865 nos
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WA
TE
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T I
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HIF
TIN
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UL
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EA
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DP
SCA
)
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RA
L I
NF
RA
STR
UC
TU
RE
DE
VE
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EN
T F
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DA
tota
l of
49 p
roje
cts
had
been
impl
emen
ted
unde
r th
e R
IDF
NA
BA
RD
Loa
n A
tota
l of
12 p
roje
cts
unde
r R
IDF
- V
(20
00-0
1 to
200
2-03
) 1
1pr
ojec
ts u
nder
RID
F-I
X (
2004
-05
to 2
006-
07)
7 p
roje
cts
unde
r R
IDF
middot XII
I (2
007-
08 to
200
9-10
) an
d 10
pro
ject
s un
der
RID
F X
IV (
2009
-10
onw
ards
)an
d 9
proj
ects
und
er R
IDF
-XV
Out
of t
he 4
9 pr
ojec
ts 4
0 P
roje
cts
unde
r RID
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(200
0-01
to 2
002-
03)
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F-I
X (2
004-
05 to
200
6-07
) and
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F -
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007-
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200
9-10
) an
d R
IDF
XIV
hav
e be
en c
ompl
eted
whi
le 9
pro
ject
s un
der
RID
F-X
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2010
-11
onw
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goin
g th
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tail
s of
whi
ch a
resh
own
in th
e ta
ble
belo
w
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IVE
R V
AL
LE
Y P
RO
JEC
TS
amp F
LO
OD
PR
ON
E A
RE
AS
(KO
PL
I)A
tota
l of 1
2 w
ater
shed
s fal
ling
unde
r ver
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gh p
rior
ity h
ave
been
cov
ered
und
er th
is sc
hem
e T
he to
tal a
rea
of 1
2 w
ater
shed
s is 5
218
hect
ares
and
the
trea
tabl
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ea is
486
3 he
ctar
es V
illag
es fa
lling
und
er th
e w
ater
shed
s num
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pto
21 w
ith 1
145
fam
ilies
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PHOTO SECTION
annual report 2011 - 2012
BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
Assistance will be available for nursery development horticulture activities including marketing and dripsprinkler irrigation
842 Particulars of Schemes under RKVY
The proposed schemes are as follows
I Soil amp Water Conservation for enhancing crop production amp productivity in river valley valley bottom lands
II Soil amp Water Conservation for improving crop production amp productivity of cultivated Jhum amp Bun lands including abandoned Jhum amp Bun lands
III Soil amp Water Conservation for restoring amp reclaiming cultivable wastelands affected by mining amp quarrying
IV Soil amp Water Conservation for improvement of traditional water conservation amp distribution system for enhanced crop production
843 Strategy for Implementation of the above Schemes
Keeping in view of the aim for achieving 4 growth under agriculture sector by ensuring holistic amp realistic development of agri and allied service including the area of focus the strategy for implementation of the above schemes under RKVY is outlined as followsshy
1 Improvement of Soil health amp tilth
2 Promotion of moisture regime within the soil profile
3 Improvement of crop production
4 Promotion of cropping intensity (crop-rotational system)
5 Water management
6 Promotion of household gardening for crop production
7 Land and water resources treatment for protective amp productive uses
8 Promotion of IFS amp SALT System for enhanced production amp productivity under Agri amp allied sectors
9 Promotion of livelihoods gainful employment opportunity
844 Project Components
The above schemes under RKVY constitute the following components
(i) Conservation Technology Adoption Adoption of appropriate Soil amp Water Conservation techniques amp measures (Biological Agronomic and MechanicalEngineering) - 85 (Rs 14000- per hectare)
(ii) Livelihoods - 15 (Rs 2500- per hectare)
Per unit area costing Rs 16500- per hectare
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845 Conservation Technology Adoption Component
On farm Off-farm Treatment and protection
Land Development Land Drainage Field Bunding Graded Bunding Terracing
Drainage Channel
treatment amp protection
Check dam Water conservation
Micro-Irrigation Water
Harvesting Farm Pond Diversion Dam GuIly Plugging amp Stream bank protection etc
Inputs Seeds amp plants manures amp fertilizers soil amendment
Agronomic
Measures
Conservation Farming Cropping System Water Management
Safe
surface runoff
Grassed Water ways Channel
Treatment amp Improvement Safe water disposal amp outlet
846 Livelihood Component
It includes the following
(i) Agriculture (field crops)
(ii) Fishery
(iii) Piggery
(iv) Sericulture
(v) Horticulture including setting up of nursery units
(vi) Composting unit
(vii) Apiculture
(viii) Poultry duckery
(ix) Floriculture including establishment of nursery units amp others
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9 WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN SHIFTING CULTIVATION AREAS (WDPSCA)
The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards it is a 100 central assistance through the ministry of agriculture amp co-operation Government of India
sum Implementation during VIIIth Plan
12 (twelve) Watershed Projects were taken up from the year 1995-96 All the twelve projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan (1999-2000)
lsaquo Total Area for Treatment
lsaquo Total Area Treatment (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total families Treated
sum Implementation during IXth Plan
= 1294450 ha
= 1294450 ha
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= 3692 nos
38 (thirty eight) new Watershed Projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan ie 1999-2000 The Projects were completed during the Xth Plan ie 2006-07
lsaquo Total Geographical Area
lsaquo Total Area Treated (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total Families Treated
= 3698300 ha
= 3228200 ha
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= 7612 nos
sum Implementation during Xth Plan amp XIth Plan
During 2006-07 (end of Xth Plan) 63 (sixty three) Watershed Projects was approved by the State Level Steering Committee and the Government of India which are ongoing
lsaquo Total Geographical Area = 4379200 ha
lsaquo Proposed Area for Treatment = 3160000 ha
lsaquo Total Project Cost = Rs 347600 lakhs
lsaquo Total Families to be Benefitted = 9865 nos
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TE
RSH
ED
DE
VE
LO
PM
EN
T P
RO
JEC
T I
N S
HIF
TIN
G C
UL
TIV
AT
ION
AR
EA
S (W
DP
SCA
)
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N
AB
AR
D L
OA
N U
ND
ER
RU
RA
L I
NF
RA
STR
UC
TU
RE
DE
VE
LO
PM
EN
T F
UN
DA
tota
l of
49 p
roje
cts
had
been
impl
emen
ted
unde
r th
e R
IDF
NA
BA
RD
Loa
n A
tota
l of
12 p
roje
cts
unde
r R
IDF
- V
(20
00-0
1 to
200
2-03
) 1
1pr
ojec
ts u
nder
RID
F-I
X (
2004
-05
to 2
006-
07)
7 p
roje
cts
unde
r R
IDF
middot XII
I (2
007-
08 to
200
9-10
) an
d 10
pro
ject
s un
der
RID
F X
IV (
2009
-10
onw
ards
)an
d 9
proj
ects
und
er R
IDF
-XV
Out
of t
he 4
9 pr
ojec
ts 4
0 P
roje
cts
unde
r RID
F-V
(200
0-01
to 2
002-
03)
RID
F-I
X (2
004-
05 to
200
6-07
) and
RID
F -
XII
I(2
007-
08 to
200
9-10
) an
d R
IDF
XIV
hav
e be
en c
ompl
eted
whi
le 9
pro
ject
s un
der
RID
F-X
V (
2010
-11
onw
ards
) ar
e on
goin
g th
e de
tail
s of
whi
ch a
resh
own
in th
e ta
ble
belo
w
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annual report 2011 - 2012 R
IVE
R V
AL
LE
Y P
RO
JEC
TS
amp F
LO
OD
PR
ON
E A
RE
AS
(KO
PL
I)A
tota
l of 1
2 w
ater
shed
s fal
ling
unde
r ver
y hi
gh p
rior
ity h
ave
been
cov
ered
und
er th
is sc
hem
e T
he to
tal a
rea
of 1
2 w
ater
shed
s is 5
218
hect
ares
and
the
trea
tabl
e ar
ea is
486
3 he
ctar
es V
illag
es fa
lling
und
er th
e w
ater
shed
s num
ber u
pto
21 w
ith 1
145
fam
ilies
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PHOTO SECTION
annual report 2011 - 2012
BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
845 Conservation Technology Adoption Component
On farm Off-farm Treatment and protection
Land Development Land Drainage Field Bunding Graded Bunding Terracing
Drainage Channel
treatment amp protection
Check dam Water conservation
Micro-Irrigation Water
Harvesting Farm Pond Diversion Dam GuIly Plugging amp Stream bank protection etc
Inputs Seeds amp plants manures amp fertilizers soil amendment
Agronomic
Measures
Conservation Farming Cropping System Water Management
Safe
surface runoff
Grassed Water ways Channel
Treatment amp Improvement Safe water disposal amp outlet
846 Livelihood Component
It includes the following
(i) Agriculture (field crops)
(ii) Fishery
(iii) Piggery
(iv) Sericulture
(v) Horticulture including setting up of nursery units
(vi) Composting unit
(vii) Apiculture
(viii) Poultry duckery
(ix) Floriculture including establishment of nursery units amp others
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9 WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN SHIFTING CULTIVATION AREAS (WDPSCA)
The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards it is a 100 central assistance through the ministry of agriculture amp co-operation Government of India
sum Implementation during VIIIth Plan
12 (twelve) Watershed Projects were taken up from the year 1995-96 All the twelve projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan (1999-2000)
lsaquo Total Area for Treatment
lsaquo Total Area Treatment (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total families Treated
sum Implementation during IXth Plan
= 1294450 ha
= 1294450 ha
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= 3692 nos
38 (thirty eight) new Watershed Projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan ie 1999-2000 The Projects were completed during the Xth Plan ie 2006-07
lsaquo Total Geographical Area
lsaquo Total Area Treated (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total Families Treated
= 3698300 ha
= 3228200 ha
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= 7612 nos
sum Implementation during Xth Plan amp XIth Plan
During 2006-07 (end of Xth Plan) 63 (sixty three) Watershed Projects was approved by the State Level Steering Committee and the Government of India which are ongoing
lsaquo Total Geographical Area = 4379200 ha
lsaquo Proposed Area for Treatment = 3160000 ha
lsaquo Total Project Cost = Rs 347600 lakhs
lsaquo Total Families to be Benefitted = 9865 nos
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)
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TU
RE
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tota
l of
49 p
roje
cts
had
been
impl
emen
ted
unde
r th
e R
IDF
NA
BA
RD
Loa
n A
tota
l of
12 p
roje
cts
unde
r R
IDF
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(20
00-0
1 to
200
2-03
) 1
1pr
ojec
ts u
nder
RID
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2004
-05
to 2
006-
07)
7 p
roje
cts
unde
r R
IDF
middot XII
I (2
007-
08 to
200
9-10
) an
d 10
pro
ject
s un
der
RID
F X
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2009
-10
onw
ards
)an
d 9
proj
ects
und
er R
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-XV
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of t
he 4
9 pr
ojec
ts 4
0 P
roje
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r RID
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to 2
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200
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hav
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en c
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le 9
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resh
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IVE
R V
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Y P
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amp F
LO
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PR
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(KO
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ater
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ave
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145
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PHOTO SECTION
annual report 2011 - 2012
BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
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9 WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN SHIFTING CULTIVATION AREAS (WDPSCA)
The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards it is a 100 central assistance through the ministry of agriculture amp co-operation Government of India
sum Implementation during VIIIth Plan
12 (twelve) Watershed Projects were taken up from the year 1995-96 All the twelve projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan (1999-2000)
lsaquo Total Area for Treatment
lsaquo Total Area Treatment (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total families Treated
sum Implementation during IXth Plan
= 1294450 ha
= 1294450 ha
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= 3692 nos
38 (thirty eight) new Watershed Projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan ie 1999-2000 The Projects were completed during the Xth Plan ie 2006-07
lsaquo Total Geographical Area
lsaquo Total Area Treated (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total Families Treated
= 3698300 ha
= 3228200 ha
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= 7612 nos
sum Implementation during Xth Plan amp XIth Plan
During 2006-07 (end of Xth Plan) 63 (sixty three) Watershed Projects was approved by the State Level Steering Committee and the Government of India which are ongoing
lsaquo Total Geographical Area = 4379200 ha
lsaquo Proposed Area for Treatment = 3160000 ha
lsaquo Total Project Cost = Rs 347600 lakhs
lsaquo Total Families to be Benefitted = 9865 nos
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WA
TE
RSH
ED
DE
VE
LO
PM
EN
T P
RO
JEC
T I
N S
HIF
TIN
G C
UL
TIV
AT
ION
AR
EA
S (W
DP
SCA
)
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annual report 2011 - 2012
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N
AB
AR
D L
OA
N U
ND
ER
RU
RA
L I
NF
RA
STR
UC
TU
RE
DE
VE
LO
PM
EN
T F
UN
DA
tota
l of
49 p
roje
cts
had
been
impl
emen
ted
unde
r th
e R
IDF
NA
BA
RD
Loa
n A
tota
l of
12 p
roje
cts
unde
r R
IDF
- V
(20
00-0
1 to
200
2-03
) 1
1pr
ojec
ts u
nder
RID
F-I
X (
2004
-05
to 2
006-
07)
7 p
roje
cts
unde
r R
IDF
middot XII
I (2
007-
08 to
200
9-10
) an
d 10
pro
ject
s un
der
RID
F X
IV (
2009
-10
onw
ards
)an
d 9
proj
ects
und
er R
IDF
-XV
Out
of t
he 4
9 pr
ojec
ts 4
0 P
roje
cts
unde
r RID
F-V
(200
0-01
to 2
002-
03)
RID
F-I
X (2
004-
05 to
200
6-07
) and
RID
F -
XII
I(2
007-
08 to
200
9-10
) an
d R
IDF
XIV
hav
e be
en c
ompl
eted
whi
le 9
pro
ject
s un
der
RID
F-X
V (
2010
-11
onw
ards
) ar
e on
goin
g th
e de
tail
s of
whi
ch a
resh
own
in th
e ta
ble
belo
w
annual report 2011 - 2012
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annual report 2011 - 2012 R
IVE
R V
AL
LE
Y P
RO
JEC
TS
amp F
LO
OD
PR
ON
E A
RE
AS
(KO
PL
I)A
tota
l of 1
2 w
ater
shed
s fal
ling
unde
r ver
y hi
gh p
rior
ity h
ave
been
cov
ered
und
er th
is sc
hem
e T
he to
tal a
rea
of 1
2 w
ater
shed
s is 5
218
hect
ares
and
the
trea
tabl
e ar
ea is
486
3 he
ctar
es V
illag
es fa
lling
und
er th
e w
ater
shed
s num
ber u
pto
21 w
ith 1
145
fam
ilies
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annual report 2011 - 2012
PHOTO SECTION
annual report 2011 - 2012
BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
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9 WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN SHIFTING CULTIVATION AREAS (WDPSCA)
The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards it is a 100 central assistance through the ministry of agriculture amp co-operation Government of India
sum Implementation during VIIIth Plan
12 (twelve) Watershed Projects were taken up from the year 1995-96 All the twelve projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan (1999-2000)
lsaquo Total Area for Treatment
lsaquo Total Area Treatment (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total families Treated
sum Implementation during IXth Plan
= 1294450 ha
= 1294450 ha
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= 3692 nos
38 (thirty eight) new Watershed Projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan ie 1999-2000 The Projects were completed during the Xth Plan ie 2006-07
lsaquo Total Geographical Area
lsaquo Total Area Treated (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total Families Treated
= 3698300 ha
= 3228200 ha
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= 7612 nos
sum Implementation during Xth Plan amp XIth Plan
During 2006-07 (end of Xth Plan) 63 (sixty three) Watershed Projects was approved by the State Level Steering Committee and the Government of India which are ongoing
lsaquo Total Geographical Area = 4379200 ha
lsaquo Proposed Area for Treatment = 3160000 ha
lsaquo Total Project Cost = Rs 347600 lakhs
lsaquo Total Families to be Benefitted = 9865 nos
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PHOTO SECTION
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BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
9 WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN SHIFTING CULTIVATION AREAS (WDPSCA)
The scheme was implemented from the year 1995-96 onwards it is a 100 central assistance through the ministry of agriculture amp co-operation Government of India
sum Implementation during VIIIth Plan
12 (twelve) Watershed Projects were taken up from the year 1995-96 All the twelve projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan (1999-2000)
lsaquo Total Area for Treatment
lsaquo Total Area Treatment (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total families Treated
sum Implementation during IXth Plan
= 1294450 ha
= 1294450 ha
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= Rs 60100 lakhs
= 3692 nos
38 (thirty eight) new Watershed Projects were completed during the 3rd year of the IXth Plan ie 1999-2000 The Projects were completed during the Xth Plan ie 2006-07
lsaquo Total Geographical Area
lsaquo Total Area Treated (Achievement)
lsaquo Total Project Cost
lsaquo Financial Achievement
lsaquo Total Families Treated
= 3698300 ha
= 3228200 ha
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= Rs 206200 lakhs
= 7612 nos
sum Implementation during Xth Plan amp XIth Plan
During 2006-07 (end of Xth Plan) 63 (sixty three) Watershed Projects was approved by the State Level Steering Committee and the Government of India which are ongoing
lsaquo Total Geographical Area = 4379200 ha
lsaquo Proposed Area for Treatment = 3160000 ha
lsaquo Total Project Cost = Rs 347600 lakhs
lsaquo Total Families to be Benefitted = 9865 nos
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TE
RSH
ED
DE
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EN
T P
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T I
N S
HIF
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G C
UL
TIV
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EA
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DP
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)
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annual report 2011 - 2012
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AB
AR
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RU
RA
L I
NF
RA
STR
UC
TU
RE
DE
VE
LO
PM
EN
T F
UN
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tota
l of
49 p
roje
cts
had
been
impl
emen
ted
unde
r th
e R
IDF
NA
BA
RD
Loa
n A
tota
l of
12 p
roje
cts
unde
r R
IDF
- V
(20
00-0
1 to
200
2-03
) 1
1pr
ojec
ts u
nder
RID
F-I
X (
2004
-05
to 2
006-
07)
7 p
roje
cts
unde
r R
IDF
middot XII
I (2
007-
08 to
200
9-10
) an
d 10
pro
ject
s un
der
RID
F X
IV (
2009
-10
onw
ards
)an
d 9
proj
ects
und
er R
IDF
-XV
Out
of t
he 4
9 pr
ojec
ts 4
0 P
roje
cts
unde
r RID
F-V
(200
0-01
to 2
002-
03)
RID
F-I
X (2
004-
05 to
200
6-07
) and
RID
F -
XII
I(2
007-
08 to
200
9-10
) an
d R
IDF
XIV
hav
e be
en c
ompl
eted
whi
le 9
pro
ject
s un
der
RID
F-X
V (
2010
-11
onw
ards
) ar
e on
goin
g th
e de
tail
s of
whi
ch a
resh
own
in th
e ta
ble
belo
w
annual report 2011 - 2012
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IVE
R V
AL
LE
Y P
RO
JEC
TS
amp F
LO
OD
PR
ON
E A
RE
AS
(KO
PL
I)A
tota
l of 1
2 w
ater
shed
s fal
ling
unde
r ver
y hi
gh p
rior
ity h
ave
been
cov
ered
und
er th
is sc
hem
e T
he to
tal a
rea
of 1
2 w
ater
shed
s is 5
218
hect
ares
and
the
trea
tabl
e ar
ea is
486
3 he
ctar
es V
illag
es fa
lling
und
er th
e w
ater
shed
s num
ber u
pto
21 w
ith 1
145
fam
ilies
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annual report 2011 - 2012
PHOTO SECTION
annual report 2011 - 2012
BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
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TE
RSH
ED
DE
VE
LO
PM
EN
T P
RO
JEC
T I
N S
HIF
TIN
G C
UL
TIV
AT
ION
AR
EA
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DP
SCA
)
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AR
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RU
RA
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NF
RA
STR
UC
TU
RE
DE
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UN
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tota
l of
49 p
roje
cts
had
been
impl
emen
ted
unde
r th
e R
IDF
NA
BA
RD
Loa
n A
tota
l of
12 p
roje
cts
unde
r R
IDF
- V
(20
00-0
1 to
200
2-03
) 1
1pr
ojec
ts u
nder
RID
F-I
X (
2004
-05
to 2
006-
07)
7 p
roje
cts
unde
r R
IDF
middot XII
I (2
007-
08 to
200
9-10
) an
d 10
pro
ject
s un
der
RID
F X
IV (
2009
-10
onw
ards
)an
d 9
proj
ects
und
er R
IDF
-XV
Out
of t
he 4
9 pr
ojec
ts 4
0 P
roje
cts
unde
r RID
F-V
(200
0-01
to 2
002-
03)
RID
F-I
X (2
004-
05 to
200
6-07
) and
RID
F -
XII
I(2
007-
08 to
200
9-10
) an
d R
IDF
XIV
hav
e be
en c
ompl
eted
whi
le 9
pro
ject
s un
der
RID
F-X
V (
2010
-11
onw
ards
) ar
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goin
g th
e de
tail
s of
whi
ch a
resh
own
in th
e ta
ble
belo
w
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annual report 2011 - 2012 R
IVE
R V
AL
LE
Y P
RO
JEC
TS
amp F
LO
OD
PR
ON
E A
RE
AS
(KO
PL
I)A
tota
l of 1
2 w
ater
shed
s fal
ling
unde
r ver
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gh p
rior
ity h
ave
been
cov
ered
und
er th
is sc
hem
e T
he to
tal a
rea
of 1
2 w
ater
shed
s is 5
218
hect
ares
and
the
trea
tabl
e ar
ea is
486
3 he
ctar
es V
illag
es fa
lling
und
er th
e w
ater
shed
s num
ber u
pto
21 w
ith 1
145
fam
ilies
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annual report 2011 - 2012
PHOTO SECTION
annual report 2011 - 2012
BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
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R V
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PHOTO SECTION
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BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
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IDF
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of t
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9 pr
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R V
AL
LE
Y P
RO
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TS
amp F
LO
OD
PR
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(KO
PL
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tota
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2 w
ater
shed
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ling
unde
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gh p
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ity h
ave
been
cov
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und
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rea
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145
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annual report 2011 - 2012
PHOTO SECTION
annual report 2011 - 2012
BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
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AB
AR
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OA
N U
ND
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RU
RA
L I
NF
RA
STR
UC
TU
RE
DE
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UN
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tota
l of
49 p
roje
cts
had
been
impl
emen
ted
unde
r th
e R
IDF
NA
BA
RD
Loa
n A
tota
l of
12 p
roje
cts
unde
r R
IDF
- V
(20
00-0
1 to
200
2-03
) 1
1pr
ojec
ts u
nder
RID
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2004
-05
to 2
006-
07)
7 p
roje
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unde
r R
IDF
middot XII
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007-
08 to
200
9-10
) an
d 10
pro
ject
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der
RID
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IV (
2009
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onw
ards
)an
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proj
ects
und
er R
IDF
-XV
Out
of t
he 4
9 pr
ojec
ts 4
0 P
roje
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unde
r RID
F-V
(200
0-01
to 2
002-
03)
RID
F-I
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004-
05 to
200
6-07
) and
RID
F -
XII
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007-
08 to
200
9-10
) an
d R
IDF
XIV
hav
e be
en c
ompl
eted
whi
le 9
pro
ject
s un
der
RID
F-X
V (
2010
-11
onw
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) ar
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goin
g th
e de
tail
s of
whi
ch a
resh
own
in th
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annual report 2011 - 2012
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annual report 2011 - 2012 R
IVE
R V
AL
LE
Y P
RO
JEC
TS
amp F
LO
OD
PR
ON
E A
RE
AS
(KO
PL
I)A
tota
l of 1
2 w
ater
shed
s fal
ling
unde
r ver
y hi
gh p
rior
ity h
ave
been
cov
ered
und
er th
is sc
hem
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he to
tal a
rea
of 1
2 w
ater
shed
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218
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and
the
trea
tabl
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486
3 he
ctar
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illag
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und
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e w
ater
shed
s num
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pto
21 w
ith 1
145
fam
ilies
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annual report 2011 - 2012
PHOTO SECTION
annual report 2011 - 2012
BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
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PHOTO SECTION
annual report 2011 - 2012
BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
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PHOTO SECTION
annual report 2011 - 2012
BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
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PHOTO SECTION
annual report 2011 - 2012
BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
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PHOTO SECTION
annual report 2011 - 2012
BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
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PHOTO SECTION
annual report 2011 - 2012
BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
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PHOTO SECTION
annual report 2011 - 2012
BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
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PHOTO SECTION
annual report 2011 - 2012
BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
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PHOTO SECTION
annual report 2011 - 2012
BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
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annual report 2011 - 2012
BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
BUDGET OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT INDICATINGACTUAL PLAN EXPENDITURE DURING 2011-12
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
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Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
Conservation Training Institute
The Conservation Training Institute is one of the Oldest amp Premier Institute in North Eastern Region
It has sustainable delivering Yeoman Service since its in caption ie 15th October 1973 by providing training needs of the Department and allied organization of the States as well as that of Sister States in the North East
The Conservation Training Institute is conducting two main training programmes namely shy
1 The Field Assistant Training Programme (11 Months duration)
2 The Middle Level Technician Training Programme (5 frac12 Month duration)
3 Besides the two main training programmes the Institute also conducted Two Days Summer Training on ldquoSoil amp Water Conservationrdquo commencing wef the 16th ndash 17th June 2011 The Nos of Trainees in this Short Term Training Programme is 9 (nine)
1 - The Field Assistant Training Programme for Field Executives in the Rank of Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator Junior-I and equivalent Altogether 6(six) Nos of trainees drawn from Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Department Garo Hill Autonomous District Council and Rural Work Department Arunachal Pradesh have attended the 39th
Batch Field Assistant Training Programme of 2011-2012 The No of trainees for the 38th Batch 2010-11 is 27 (twenty seven)
2 - The Middle Level Technician Training Programme was conducted from the 15th June 2012 to 30th November 2012 This 25th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Programme comprises of 12 (twelve) trainees and all the trainees are from the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya amp Mizoram As of today 226 numbers of trainees have successfully completed training
Activities on Research Plot
Besides the different training programmes the Institute is also Planting Crops like Coffee Rubber Black Pepper and Arecanut in its Research Plots These are covered under Coffee is 03 hectares Rubber 62 hectares Black pepper 004 hectares and Arecanut 04 hectares
During 2011-2012 the production of the different crops are as follows -
Sl No Crops Areas Production
1 Coffee 03 hectares 130 Kg
2 Rubber SheetRubber Scrap 62 hectares 4750 Kg200 Kg
3 Black pepper 004 hectares Nil
4 Arecanut 04 hectares Rs 500000
FieldAssistant Training Programme
Middle Level Technician Training Programme
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MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
MEGHALAYA COMMERCIAL CROPS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board (MCCDB) came into being vide an Act called the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act 1996 effected from 1st June 1997 However the MCCDB actually formally inaugurated its office at Dhankheti Shillong on the 3rd August 2001 and its nucleus Branch at Tura was inaugurated on the 2151 May 2002
The activities of the Board include the promotion of commercial crops cultivation processing and marketing in the State
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
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MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
MEGHALAYA STATE WATERSHED AND WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MSWWDA)
The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) is the result of the new and unified approach of the GOI for treatment and development of the new generation watersheds in realistic and holistic manner The Government of India through the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has evolved the Common Guidelines 2008 for implementation of the Watershed Development Projects The major area in which paradigm shift has been made under the programme are inter-alia institutional funding of the State Government through the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) at the State Level
For the state of Meghalaya the SLNA was constituted on 25th June 2009 called the Meghalaya State Watershed amp Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) which has been registered under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act XII of 1983
The main functions of the MSWWDA are
bull Prepare the State Perspective and Strategic Plan of watershed development of the state
bull Establish and maintain a State Level Data Cell from funds sanctioned by the Government of India
bull Provide technical support to the Watershed Cell cum Data Centre
bull Approve independent institutions for capacity building and work out the overall capacity building strategy
bull Approve Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) identifiedselected by District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent system
bull Establish monitoring evaluation and learning systems at various levels
bull Ensure regular and quality online monitoring of watershed projects in the state
Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal MinistryNRAA and operationalise the same
STATE LEVEL DATA CELL
The State Level Data Cell (SLDC) under the Meghalaya State Watershed and Wasteland Development Agency of the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was established and funded under the Institutional Funding of the Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Government of India The objective of the GIS Lab is to generate resource data base utilizing the GIS Platform for planning the Watershed Projects under IWMP in Meghalaya apart from taking up the task of on desk Monitoring amp Education Reporting Networking etc
No of expert staff engaged in the WCDC (Seven District)
1 Project Manager ndash 1 no (each District)
2 Technical Expert ndash 1 no (each District)
3 Data Entry Operator ndash 1 no (each District
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SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
TIIE MEGHALAYA SOILamp WATER CONSERVATION FIELD STAFF ASSOCIATION (NON-GAZETTED)
The Meghalaya Soil amp Water Conservation Field Staff Association (Non-Gazetted) represents the field staff of the Department of Soil Conservation throughout the State It is through the Association that the members can voice their various grievances and settle the same with the authority through Constitutional avenues in amicable and friendly atmospheres
The Association was given due recognition vide Government No PER(AR)45962 dated Shillong the 7th May 1996 and duly affiliated to the Meghalaya State Government Employee Federation
During the past years when the Association has not been formed the various grievances of the staff could not be projected It is therefore the primary duty of the Association to bring the grievances to the authorities in the Department usually in the form of a memorandum
The following are the aims and objectives of the Association
a To extend all possible help or assistance to promoting the development of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department all round
b To foster the spirit of unity co-operation and mutual help and assistance among the Members of that Association in matters beneficial to them
c To protect the interest and welfare and to seek redress of legitimate grievances of any member of the Association in matters affecting their services pay and other allied matters
d To co-operate with the authorities in matters beneficial to the interest and welfare of the member Association
e To provide relief to the needy or the distressed family members or dependant of any member of the Association in case of accident prolonged sickness or death or any such problem of a member of the Association
f To do all other act or acts incidental or related to which are conducive to the needs and interest or welfare of the Association and the authorities
g The Association shall not in any way be connected with any political party or organization or engaged in any political activity
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MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
MEGHALAYA SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Date of Registration - 26th May 1980
Office Bearers
President - Shri ABS Swer
Vice president - Shri I Rynjah
General Secretary - Shri J Swer
Assistant General Secretary - Smti MCh Momin
Treasurer - Smt S Pohsnem
Auditor - Shri D Challam
Executive Members-
A Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Representatives ndash
1 Jowai (T) Division 2 Shillong (T) Division 3 Tura (T) Division 4 Williamnagar SampWC Division 5 Nongstoin Division 6 Nongpoh Division 7 Baghmara (CC) Division
BAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer representatives District-wiseshy
West Garo Hills - Shri PC Rabha
Ri-Bhoi District - Shri L Shabong
East Garo Hills - Shri HR Sangma
West Khasi Hills - Shri ZD Shira
East Khasi Hills - Smti PP Lyngdoh
Jaintia Hills - Shri P Rapthap
South Garo Hills - Shri J Oswin
Aims and Objectives of the Association
1 To protect and promote the service interest of the members of the Association
2 To find means for social moral and cultural improvements of its members
3 To provide scope to the members for discussion and exchange of valuable field experience and research knowledge in the greater interest of the conservation techniques and practices and of the economy for sustained and increased food production in the State and country as a whole
4 To bring about mass awakening of the people of the State to the importance and immediate necessity of conserving and preserving the most valuable natural resources of SOIL WATER and FORESTS through adoption of various conservation techniques and practices and judicious utilization of these resources
5 To promote wider co-operation and unity among the members of the Association
6 To render relief to the members of the Association and their families in the event of any misfortune mishap
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7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
7 To ensure prompt action from the Government in all cases relating to the Association and the members of the Association
8 To coordinate with existing Government Employees Service Associations in the State of Meghalaya for the achievement and protection of common interest
9 To find out ways and means for the removal of the anomalies and other irregularities that may defeat the objectives of the Association
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF INDIA MEGHALAYA CHAPTER
The Meghalaya Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of India has been formed with effect from 28th March 1996 with a strength of 13 numbers life members and 2 numbers of annual members
At present the total numbers enrolled are 46 numbers life members out of which 5 numbers have expired and 9 numbers annual members out of which 1 has expired
Aims and objectives of the State Chapter will be the same as those of SCSI focusing attention on the problems and practices of the State Region Zone
Registration
Registration of the State Chapter separately does not apply as Soil Conservation Society of India is a registered body under Registrar of Societyrsquos Act XXI 1860 of 1952-53
Members Office Bearers -
1 Chief Patron - Shri PW Ingty IAS
2 President - Shri KC Momin
3 Vice- President - Shri RW Momin
4 Secretary - Shri A Syiem
5 Jt Secretary - Shri KW Marbaniang IAS
6 Treasurer - Shri DS Kharsyntiew
7 Editor - Shri W Rymbai
The meeting elected the following as Executive Members -
8 Executive Members - Smti V Papang
9 Executive Members - Smti I Rynjah
10 Executive Members - Shri SA Sangma
The Society organized a National Conference at Shillong Meghalaya on ldquo Watershed Management on Sloping lands for Environment and Livelihood Securityrdquo form the 11th to the 13th of November 2010
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
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SUCCESS STORIES NAME OFTHE PROJECT MAWLYNGBNA
SMALL MULTI ndash PURPOSE RESERVOIR (SMR) AT MAWLYNGBNA EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MEGHALAYA
A convergence Project of The integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme With community amp Rural Department and Soil amp water Conservation Department
The village of Mawlyngbna is located on the southern slopes of Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh and falls under the Mawsynram CampRD Block of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya Connected with a metalled road the village is about 75km from Shillong This village has a total of 340 households mostly consisting marginal farmers Income of the people of the village is mainly from horticulture plantations of betel nut betel vine black pepper and bay leaf Besides people also cultivate agriculture crops such as potato garlic sesame pumkin cucumber sponge gourd and chilli However during the dry months (November December to MarchApril) cultivation of crops becomes difficult due to the unavailability of water and the horticulture plantations suffer due to the dry conditions
Prior to the intervention of the Soil amp Water Conservation Department through the Watershed Programme Umkhakoi is a seasonal stream which remained dry during the lean season of the year Using the indigenous technology that they have the local community on their own initiative starts diverting perennial water of Umsuloi stream to the Umkhakoi stream by using PVC pipe over hanging gorges and trees This is an indigenous technology where sagging of the PVC pipe is controlled by tying the pipe with a GI Wire of about 8 or 10 gauge size In this way Umkhakoi which is a seasonal stream in rendered perennial throughout the year
Soon after that The Soil amp Water Conservation Department is consultation with the local community decided to act upon by enhancing the technology where by CC head works was constructed so that more water could be impounded and diverted and an additional PVC pipes are used to increase the steam discharge of Umkhakoi As a results of which assured irrigation for cultivations of crops like betel vines etc have been ensured This innovative not only have created the potential in terms of irrigation but people have started replacing broom stick cultivation which is not environmentally friendly with bay leaf cultivation to sustain their livelihood
Once the availability of water in the Umkhakoi is ensured now the next course of action of the local community is to harvest and store that water in a reservoir and use it for irrigation purpose during the lean season where availability of water is a major challenges for the local community
To overcome this problem the people of the village along with the Soil amp Water Conservation Department agreed to construct a small Head Water Dam through the Project XVI being implemented in the area under the Integrated Wastelands development Programme In the year 2008 the dam was constructed (15m height) and water was conveyed by lying GI pipes for 2 km distance and 3 distribution tanks were also constructed to finally irrigate the agriculture land as well as the horticulture plantations Through the intervention a total 0f 140 families were benefitted and the overall productivity has improved thus contributing to the increased income of the people To ensure sustainability of this interventions of water users committee has been formed consisting of all the benefitted families Each families contributes Rs 100- per year as user charges which is to be used for maintenance of the assets created
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Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
Though the joint initiative of the people of the village and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department has eased the water problem for 140 families there was still a need further extend the irrigation facility for other farmers of the village
In the year 2011 a convergence initiative was visualized under the integrated Basin Development amp Livelihood Programme ( IBDLP) to further expand the benefit derived from the existing structure An amount of Rs 10 lakhs was sanctioned under the IBDLP to the CampRD Department and the Soil amp Water Conservation Department to jointly implement the convergence project Through this effort the height of the head water dam was further raised by 25m and provide an additional of 18km of GI Pipeline This convergence effort has brought ad additional area of 35 hectares under the irrigation with 120 families being benefited These families are also part of the Water Users Committee formed earlier
The surface area of the impounded water has been increased from 1 hectare to 2 hectares through the convergence project To further enhance the benefit accruing to the village community from the SMR the fisheries department has also contributed from the fisheries development by providing fish fingerlings which were released in the impounded water
These initiatives have immensely benefitted the people of Mawlyngbna village both economically and socially through additional income generated and uniting the people for a common cause which benefitted the village at large
SUCCESS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME (AIBP)
The office of the Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jaintia Hills Division (T) Jowai has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the Upper Catchment of the Myntdu River (namely Upper Myntdu) in Jaintia Hills District since Jan2011 This Scheme from the Ministry of Water Resources Govt of India is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the Central Govt contributing the major portion of the Scheme (90 ) and the rest (10 ) to be contributed by the State Govt The Scheme is being implemented on River Valley approach with a total Project cost of Rs 1013 Crores for a period of 3 (three) years
The Project area includes the upper catchment of Myntdu River right from where the river originates at Mihmyntdu village upto Kdonglapathah at Pynthor Wah The beneficiaries are those farmers who have farming landsfields within the area and they are mainly the inhabitants of Jowai Town Mihmyntdu and Khliehtyrshi villages and few families from Ialong Sabah Muswang and Shyrmang villages
The main focus of the Programme at Upper Myntdu Project Area is to address the following issues pertaining to the area and needs of the farmers
(i) To achieve the total irrigation potential of the Project Area
(ii) To address the problem of soil amp water conservation for enhancement and sustainable agricultural production
(iii) To improve the overall socio economic condition of the people
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(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
(iv) To create awareness among the farming communities in the subject of participatory contribution so as to enable them for post project management and maintenance of the assets created
The main components of the Project are shy
(i) Construction of Headwork which includes RCC Dam and CC Dams
(ii) Construction of Main Irrigation Channels branch channels and other related structures
(iii) Construction of RetainingProtection Walls
(iv) Construction of Water Conservation Structures
With the objectives in view the office as the Project Implementing Agency has constructed many structures in the Project Area which have undoubtedly improves the irrigation potential of the area and also control the loss of fertile land due to stream bank erosion particularly during the rainy season
One such structure which was constructed during the period is the Mutong Irrigation Dam which after completion irrigated about 30 hectares of cultivated land at Pynthorwah The old structure constructed by the farmers themselves with material comprising of river boulders planks and logs was dismantled and a new RCC Dam was built in its place along with a cement concrete irrigation channel of 860 Rm With the construction of this new structure the irrigation potential increased from about 18 hectares to about 30 hectares Some of the farmers started to cultivate those parts of their field which were left unutilized for a period of time due to lack of irrigated water Further what is more encouraging is the fact is that some of these farmers started to practice double cropping in their fields with vegetables crops and potato being cultivated after paddy was harvested
The Mutong Irrigation Dam comprising two main components shy
(i) RCC Dam = Rs 2844 Lakhs
(ii) CC Channel = Rs 1245 Lakhs
The Mutong Irrigation Dam was inaugurated by Prof R C Laloo Honrsquoble Minister of Soil amp Water Conservation etc Govt of Meghalaya on the 9th June 2011 at Madiah Kmaiblai Syntu Ksiar in the presence of a huge gathering of state and district level officers prominent persons from Jowai Town and adjoining villages and farmers Shri T Dkhar IAS Deputy Commissioner Jaintia Hills District Jowai presided over the function and Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong gave the introductory address
The Chief Guest in his speech called upon the farmers to make the best use of the development activities taken by the Government for the upliftment of the economic condition of the farming communities and for sustainable crop production He also impressed on them on the benefits of double cropping Instead of cultivating only one single crop seasonal crops like vegetables potato etc need to be taken up after paddy cultivation for deriving maximum benefits he stated
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
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VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
We the people of Nongkasen area want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Soil amp Water Conservation Department for bringing the different development works and achievements in Rural Infrastructural Development Fund to our people and its adjoining area like Tiehsaw Khyllem amp Umlipoi through Mawpun Lasiar RVP under RIDF XIV NABARD Loan Scheme
The Department has taken up numbers of sctivities viz Construction of CC Head Water Dams Protection Walls Diversion Channels Terracing Works including construction of Footpath Drinking Wells etc which really benefitted immensely for the welfare of the people as a whole
Before Implementation of the Scheme the people of the area used only the indigenous methods ie by blocking with boulders timber logs etc to divert the water to the paddy fields as they cannot afford to take up with cement concrete works But now with the help of the Department by constructing of CC Head Water Dams people are very happy that there is no shortage of water to their paddy fields
We sincerely thanks the Department of Soil amp Water Conservation for bringing out the developmental activities to our village and therefore extend our best wishes to the Department and hope that it will continue to provide assistance to us in the days to come
Wishing Department a long live and prosper for the well being of society as a whole
Thanks
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
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annual report 2011 - 2012
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With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Page 83
Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
Page 70
annual report 2011 - 2012
With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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annual report 2011 - 2012
ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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annual report 2011 - 2012
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
With the enactment of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the State of Meghalaya the Department is duly bound to provide access to information to promote transparency as envisaged in the Act A number of appeals and requests for information pertaining to the Department were received from the members of the public as follows shy
Districts
Number of RTIs
Year 2005-06
Year 2006-07
Year 2007-08
Year 2008-09
Year 2009-10
Year 2010-11
Year 2011-12
East Khasi Hills - 1 6 5 7 4 5
Ri-Bhoi - - 1 - - 3 -
West Khasi Hills - - 1 - 2 8 1
Jaintia Hills - - - 1 1 4 -
West Garo Hills - - 1 1 2 - -
South Garo Hills - - - - - 2 -
East Garo Hills - - - 1 - - -
Directorate Shillong - - - - - 2 1
Total 1 9 8 12 23 7
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ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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annual report 2011 - 2012
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
ESTABLISHMENT PROMOTION ON DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF POST
Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor
i) Shri Nirmalendu Das
Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
i) Shri Dipti Kumar Hajong
ii) Shri Bistu Mohon Rabha
iii) Shri Francis Lamin
iv) Shri Bestone D Sangma
v) Shri Augustine N Sangma
vi) Shri Bilton D Areng
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
i) Shri Thingdor Lyngdoh
ii) Shri RT Iawphniaw
iii) Shri Wister Wanniang
iv) Shri Gasperly Iawphniaw
v) Shri Koster Iawphniaw
vi) Shri Yonderis H Lyngdoh
vii) Shri Bhawan Syiem
viii) Shri Melning Pachiang
ix) Shri Khitish Ch Rabha
x) Shri Elkinson Pyngrope
xi) Shri Pollingstone Sangma
xii) Shri Mitchell Lyndem
xiii) Shri Hemus Sangma
xiv) Shri Moransing Sangma
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
i) Shri Julius Kharpor
ii) Shri Heplin S Suchen
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iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Page 83
Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
iii) Shri Apnil Marak
iv) Shri Rangstarwell Wankhar
v) Shri Bicaland Rynjah
vi) Shri Enias Roy Ranee
vii) Shri Newly Borne Lyngdoh
viii) Shri Kniandar Wanniang
ix) Shri Joyovercome Tongper
x) Shri Hellickson Marak
xi) Shri Lightingstone Laloo
xii) Shri Sunday July Kharlor
xiii) Shri Brooklin Sangma
xiv) Shri Ballendra Marak
xv) Shri Elipson Marak
xvi) Shri Carmel Suchiang
xvii) Shri Kularanjan Barman
xviii) Shri Debatosh Marak
xix) Shri S Donbor Snaitang
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Jr)
i) Shri Hirohito Momin
ii) Shri Uttam Kumar Hajong
iii) Shri Holdingson Sangma
iv) Shri Dolu DShira
v) Shri Telesphor Marwein
vi) Shri Biswajit RMarak
vii) Shri Sylvester Massar
viii) Shri Sunil Hajong
ix) Shri San Antonio Thangkhiew
TRANSFER AND POSTING
1 Shri Aridowni Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Shillong (CC)Division as Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
2 Shri Taiwanyoo WarAssistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Asstt Instructor Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Directorate Shillong as Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer
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Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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Page 83
Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger
1 ShriSalwindro GMomin - From Soil Survey Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
2 ShriLamkupar Sohlang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
3 ShriEmberson Kharbhih - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
4 ShriDonkupar Stevenson Kharshiing - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Shillong (T) Division
5 ShriKerborlang Synrem - From Nongstoin to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriPaulus Sungoh - From Jowai (T) Division to Soil Survey Division Shillong
7 ShriManik Sing Dkhar - From Shillong (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 Shri Marnylla Sun - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShriWRemiland Marbaniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
10 ShriRenard MSangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (CC) Division
11 ShriKremlin ASangma - From Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to Tura (T) Division
12 ShriLamphrang Pohktai - From Jowai (T) Division to Jowai (T) Watershed Management Range
13 ShriChemtot Laloo - From Jowai (CC) Division to Jowai (T) Division
14 ShriMarcel Kharbani - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
15 ShriLeverson Basaiawmoit - From Shillong (T) Division to Jowai (CC) Division
Overseer
1 ShriNobel Warbah Overseer - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (T) Division
2 ShriAnupam Jana Overseer - From Shillong (T) Division to Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (Sr)
1 ShriShanbor Nongbri - From Project Formulation to Ri Bhoi Division
2 ShriRoll Amsong - From Ri Bhoi Division to Project Formulation Shillong
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3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
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Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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annual report 2011 - 2012
21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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annual report 2011 - 2012
6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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annual report 2011 - 2012
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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annual report 2011 - 2012
Page 83
Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
3 ShriNWanniang - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
4 ShriProland Lyngkhoi - From Shillong (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
5 ShriAmbrose Gatphoh - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Jowai (T) Division
6 ShriDominic Klein - From Jowai (T) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
7 ShriAllanly G Passah - From Project Formulation Cell Shillong to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
8 ShriArningstar Kharbuli - From Jowai (CC) Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
9 ShjriOsperly Syiem - From Shillong (T) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
10 ShriSlatsing Lyngdoh - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
11 ShriWerborlang Wahlang - From Baghmara (CC) Division to Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division
12 ShriBiroy BSangma - From Tura (CC) Division to Baghmara (CC) Division
13 ShriPasterwell Nongrem - From Jowai (CC) Division to Shillong (CC) Division
14 ShriCharleston Lyngdoh - From Directorate Shillong to Ri Bhoi Division
15 ShriBallendra Marak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (CC) Division
Soil amp Water Conservation Demonstrator (JrI)
1 ShriVellore Seal Thangkhiew temporary attached under Ri Bhoi reverted back to his original place of posting at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
2 ShriPaulus Daring - From Simsanggre Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Tura (T) Division
Ministerial Staff
1 ShriRamsing RMarak - From Shillong (T) Division to Tura (T) Division
2 ShriCreeperson RMarak - From Conservation Training institute Byrnihat to Ri Bhoi Division
3 SmtiIai-ap-slem Lamo - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Shillong (CC) Division
4 SmtiMildora Khyriem - From Nongstoin Soil amp Water Conservation Division to Project Formulation Cell Shillong
Page 75
annual report 2011 - 2012
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annual report 2011 - 2012
Page 77
annual report 2011 - 2012
Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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annual report 2011 - 2012
21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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annual report 2011 - 2012
6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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annual report 2011 - 2012
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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annual report 2011 - 2012
Page 82
annual report 2011 - 2012
Page 83
Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
Page 76
annual report 2011 - 2012
Page 77
annual report 2011 - 2012
Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
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annual report 2011 - 2012
21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
Page 79
annual report 2011 - 2012
6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
Page 80
annual report 2011 - 2012
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
Page 81
annual report 2011 - 2012
Page 82
annual report 2011 - 2012
Page 83
Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
Page 77
annual report 2011 - 2012
Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
Page 78
annual report 2011 - 2012
21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
Page 79
annual report 2011 - 2012
6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
Page 80
annual report 2011 - 2012
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
Page 81
annual report 2011 - 2012
Page 82
annual report 2011 - 2012
Page 83
Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
Education and Training 2011-2012 A Training at Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
1 Field Assistant Course The on-going 39th Batch of the 11 months Field Assistant Training Course which commenced from the 15th October 2011 has 6 Nos of Trainees
2 The 24th Batch Middle Level Technician Training Course which is of 5 frac12 Months duration ie from 15th June ndash 30th November 2011 consisted of 6 Nos of Trainees They had successfully completed the course
B Training of Gazetted Officers
1 Following Officers attended the Workshop on Water Resources Management in North East Region with special reference to Floods at Pinewood Hotel Shillong wef 4th ndash 5th April 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate
6 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
7 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
8 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti I Nongkhlaw Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
10 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
11 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
12 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
13 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
14 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
15 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
16 Shri E Laloo Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
17 Smti BH Syiem Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
18 Shri H Thubru Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (CC) Division
19 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
20 Shri P Rapthap Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
Page 78
annual report 2011 - 2012
21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
Page 79
annual report 2011 - 2012
6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
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annual report 2011 - 2012
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
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annual report 2011 - 2012
Page 83
Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
21 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
22 Smti M Diengdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
23 Shri SS Kharsyntiew Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
24 Shri KS Pale Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
25 Shri NJS Kharmalki Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
26 Shri WK Kharkongor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
27 Smti CS Thabor Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
28 Shri JJ Lakiang Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
29 Shri BP Marwein Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
30 Shri B Paul Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate Shillong
2 Following Officers attended the Workshop on ldquoProcess of Project Appraisal amp Monitoring in Central Water Commissionrdquo at Polo Towers Shillong on 25th May 2011
1 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Directorate Shillong
4 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
5 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
6 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
7 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
8 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
9 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
3 Following Officers attended Consultation Workshop at Guwahati on 3rd June 2011
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Two (2) number of farmers and one (1) Field Functionaries under the Jowai (CC) attended the Training for field functionaries farmers within the State and Farmers outside the State on Cultivation Management Utilization and value addition to bamboo and bamboo products during the 1st Week of June 2011 at Shillong
5 The Department deputed the following Officers to attend the Training course on ldquoManagement of Common Propertyrdquo from 1st-3rd August 2011 at Jamshedpur
1 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate
2 Smti PP Lyngdoh Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
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annual report 2011 - 2012
6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
Page 80
annual report 2011 - 2012
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
Page 81
annual report 2011 - 2012
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annual report 2011 - 2012
Page 83
Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
6 The Department deputed the following Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officers for attending the Training Programme on ldquoHydrologic and Sediment Monitoring of Watershed at Soil Conservation Training Centre DVC Hazaribagh Jharkhand from 17th ndash 27th August 2011
1 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
2 Smti PR Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong
7 One hundred and three (103) numbers of Farmers of different villages attended the Training on ldquoBukashirdquo and other related subjects from 29th -30thAugust 2011 at Bethany Society Laitumkhrah Shillong
8 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Programme on ldquoCommunity Participation and Social Mobilization for Effective Implementation of Rural Development Programmes from 12th -17th September 2011 at SIRD Nongsder Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya
1 Shri O Khardewsaw Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
2 Shri K Synrem Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Nongstoin Division
3 Shri C Bamom Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Jowai (T) Division
4 Shri E Kharbhih Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
9 The Department deputed Shri DL Warbah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat to attend the Training on ldquoIntegrated Soil amp Water Resources Management for Livelihood and Environmental Security with Special Reference to North East Indiardquo from 14th -27th November 2011 at ICAR Complex Umiam Meghalaya
10 The Department deputed following Soil amp Water Conservation Rangers to attend the Training Course on ldquoNetwork and Web Application for Management of RD Programmerdquo from 23rd - 28th
January 2012 at NIRD ndashNERC Guwahati
1 Shri L Sohlang Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Ri Bhoi Division
2 Shri M Kharbani Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Shillong (T) Division
3 Smti IR Marak Soil amp Water Conservation Ranger Tura (T) Division
11 Exposure Trip to Maharastra for Extension Officer from 28th January to 3rd February 2012 attended by Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer (MEU) Directorate Shillong
12 Following officers attended the Training Programme on ldquoPolitical Clearance for participation in the Advance Managementrdquo from 16th -20th February 2012 at Ocean University Qingdao China
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
3 Shri ABS Swer Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Following Officers attended the Seminar on ldquoGeotextilesrdquo at Hotel Polo Tower Shillong on 2nd
March 2012
Page 80
annual report 2011 - 2012
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
Page 81
annual report 2011 - 2012
Page 82
annual report 2011 - 2012
Page 83
Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
1 Shri D Langstieh Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
2 Shri KM Syiem Additional Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Meghalaya Shillong
3 Shri W Rymbai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Headquarter) Meghalaya Shillong
4 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
5 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
6 Shri F Rynjah Planning Officer Soil amp Water Conservation Directorate
7 Smti V Papang Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Ri Bhoi Division
8 Smti SCh Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Tura (T) Division
9 Shri LN Marak Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Baghmara
10 Shri D Shallam Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
11 Shri D Khonglah Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
12 Shri J Swer Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
13 Shri W Sangma Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Williamnagar
14 Shri B Kharmalki Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Soil Survey Division
15 Smti S Pohsnem Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Engineering Division
16 Shri A Lamare Divisional Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (CC) Division
17 Smti I Rynjah Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Directorate
18 Shri L Shabong Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
19 Shri P Rapthap Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Jowai (T) Division
20 Shri RV Jyrwa Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Nongstoin Division
21 Smti M Diengdoh Assisstant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Shillong (T) Division
14 The Department deputed ShriABhattacharjee Assistant Soil amp Water Conservation Officer Project Formulation Cell for Watershed Management Shillong to attend the Training on ldquoPlanning and Designing of WHS Watershed Management (WHS) from 14th - 20th March 2012 at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
15 Following Officers attended the workshop on ldquoRain Water Harvestingrdquo on 14th March 2012 at Dolabari Tezpur
1 Shri SK Sangma Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation Tura
2 Shri G Kharmujai Joint Director of Soil amp Water Conservation (Research amp Training) Conservation Training Institute Byrnihat
Page 81
annual report 2011 - 2012
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annual report 2011 - 2012
Page 83
Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
Page 82
annual report 2011 - 2012
Page 83
Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
annual report 2011 - 2012
Page 83
Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
Front Page Photo RCC Irrigation Dam across Myntdu River at Syntu Ksiar Back Page Photo (i) Water Harvesting Structure at Sohrarim
(ii) Suspension bridge across Myntang River at Mukhla
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena
Ru6ishe( amp 1ssued by Soil amp Water Conservation Department~
Megha1ayena