Monthly Archives: June 2021

DW Media Germany highlights contribution of communities in Meghalaya towards preserving Indigenous food traditions in India

DW Media Germany recently published an article titled, “Keeping Indigenous wild food traditions alive in India”; written by Vandana K, illustrating NESFAS’ role as custodians of Indigenous food traditions in the North East of India. Continue reading

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Prevention is better than cure: The Ladmawphlang case in point

Ladmawphlang in East Khasi Hills, a partner community of NESFAS, has a total of 88 households. When the second wave of the pandemic struck the country, this village immediately activated its COVID-19 committee and a quarantine center at Ramakrishna Mission, … Continue reading

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NESFAS and Partners review COVID-19 in Meghalaya and Nagaland; monitors partner communities and lend a helping hand

The onslaught of the second wave of the COVID-19 has hit the country harder than it did during the first wave last year. The country’s healthcare resources have been stretched thin battling the deadlier second wave but steadily, there have … Continue reading

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Webinar on ‘Indigenous Food System’ by St. Mary’s College and NESFAS

The Department of Geography St. Mary’s College held an online webinar on the occasion of World Environment Day on 5th June 2021. Bhogtoram Mawroh, Senior Associate Research and Knowledge Management, represented NESFAS and was the Resource person in which he … Continue reading

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From Flower Gardens to Vegetable Gardens

In the midst of the Lockdown, most of us spend our time inside the comfort of out homes. One of the advices that medical experts give to fight against the Covid-19 is by building a healthy immune system with different kinds of healthy food. Continue reading

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#GenerationRestoration From the Youth, For the Youth

World Environment Day is generally seen as an occasion by most but over the years the need for us to observe it has made it a necessity. From planting trees to creating new habits to improve the environment, this day … Continue reading

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