SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION
MEGHALAYA

July - December, 2003.

The Simsanggre Soil Conservation Division participated in the "People’s Development Meet" organized by the Deputy Commissioner, East Garo Hills, Williamnagar on 8th & 9th October, 2003 at Kharkutta C.D. Block and on 21st & 22nd October, 2003 at Dambo Rongjeng C.D. Block in collaboration with the respective C & R D Block Office.

The Division also participated in the District Level Exhibition held from 5th to 7th November, 2003 at Williamnagar organized by the District Industries Centre, East Garo Hills, Williamnagar.

19th December, 2003:

The Directorate of Soil Conservation, Shillong, organized a Pre-Christmas Service at the departmental premises at Cleve Colony, Shillong. The Message was delivered by Rev. (Dr) J.F. Jyrwa whereby, prayers and songs were rendered on the occasion. The Service was chaired by Shri A. Syiem, Joint Director of Soil Conservation (Hq).

The Soil Conservation officials attending the function include Shri M.S. Rao, IAS, Commissioner & Secretary, Soil Conservation Department, officers and staff of the Department and invitees.

Shri D.P. Wahlang, IAS., Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills District along with Shri H.M. Shangpliang, MCS., Project Director, DRDA, visited Umjilieng Micro-Watershed, Integrated Wasteland Development Project (IWDP), East Khasi Hills District and visited the composite nursery at Pomlum. Shri Wahlang also met the members of Umjilieng Watershed Association & Committee including members of Sadew & Lad Mawreng Self Help Groups. Other Rural Development Schemes were also discussed and an inter-action with the villages was held in a cordial atmosphere.

Shri D.P. Wahlang, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills District and Chairman of District Watershed Development Committee (DWDC) along with Shri H.M. Shangpliang, MCS., Project Director, DRDA, Member Secretary, Integrated Wasteland Development Project visited Umiew Micro-Watershed. They met the President and Chairman of Umiew Watershed Association and Committee, Watershed Volunteers and Members of different Self Help Groups formed within the project area. They appreciated the works under Integrated Wasteland Development Project IWDP and were very much satisfied with its 1st year of implementation and they hoped that people would stand to benefit when the project is completed.

Shri D.P. Wahlang, Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills District at the composite nursery site of Umiew Micro Watershed (IWDP).

On the same day, the Deputy Commissioner and the team of officers also visited the Umtongsyiem Micro-Watershed and had an interaction with the President and Chairman of the Umtongsyiem Watershed Association and Committee including members of different Self-Help Groups.

A Watershed Volunteer presenting a report during the meeting at Mawsawa under Umtongsyiem Micro-Watershed (IWDP).

Shri N.K. Das, National Level Monitor for Rural Development, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, visited the Umtongsyiem Micro-Watershed Nursery Integrated Wasteland Development Project (IWDP) at Mawsawa and had a meeting with the members of the Umtongsyiem Watershed Committee Watershed Volunteers and members of different Self Help Groups, whereby, he was impressed with the various activities taken up under the Integrated Wasteland Development Project (IWDP) projects.

Shri N.K. Das, National Level Monitor, Ministry of Rural Development (GOI) during his visit to Umtongsyiem Composite nursery (IWDP)

Shri D.Keori, National Level Monitor for Rural Development, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, made a visit to Umkhlen and Umtham Watershed under Ri-Bhoi Soil Conservation Division. Inspected the works under Entry Point Activities, Peripheral Bunding, Bench Terraces, and Horticulture etc.

Shri M.S. Rao, I.A.S., Commissioner & Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya, Soil Conservation Department along with Shri K.L. Tariang, Director of Soil Conservation visited the composite nursery at Smit village, under Umiew Micro-Watershed (IWDP) in which they had an interaction with members of the Umiew Watershed Association and Committee on matters relating to the implementation of the Programme. There after, visited the composite nurseries of Umtong Syiem Micro-Watershed and Umjilieng Micro-Watershed (IWDP) and interacted with members of the respective Watershed Association and Watershed Committee for smooth implementation of the programmes.

Shri M.S. Rao, IAS, Comm & Secy. to the Govt. of Meghalaya, Soil Conservation Deptt., interacting with members of the Umiew Watershed Committee (IWDP).

Under Ri-Bhoi Soil Conservation Division, Shri D.Keori, National Level Monitor, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, visited the Middle Umtyrli Watershed and had discussion with the Chairman of the Watershed Committee. He also inspected the works being implemented like Contour Bunds, Protection Walls, Afforestation, Horticulture and Terracing.

SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION MEGHALAYA NEWSLETTER. Vol. 6 (6) July - December, 2003