Hon’ble Minister in charge of the Soil and Water Conservation Department, Government of Meghalaya Shri Marcuise N. Marak, has launched five important projects executed by Soil and Water Conservation Department in collaboration with NESAC on 20th Nov, 2025 at State Convention Centre, Meghalaya. These projects aim at strengthening soil and water conservation planning in the State. Two projects viz., “Vulnerability Assessment and Prioritization of Micro-Watersheds” and “Mapping of Existing Water Bodies and Potential Areas for Rainwater Harvesting” were implemented under the Department’s plan of action. Other three projects viz., “Water Harvesting Master Plan”, “Land Resources Inventory”, and “Mapping of Jhum Cultivation in Meghalaya” were undertaken for sustainable land and water resource planning in the State.
The programme was attended by the senior scientists from NESAC consisting of Dr. Jenita M. Nongkynrih, Smti. Pratibha Thakuria Das, and Shri Ranjit Das.