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Hima Mawphlang – taking ownership of ITM 2015

“We should be working for the good of the community. Each one will have their own roles and responsibilities and they should perform efficiently,” said Mr. N.K. Lyngdoh of the Hima Mawphlang at a meeting organised with NESFAS to discuss … Continue reading

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10 villages meet to improve School Gardens

“School Garden are places where children learn about farming and the food they eat and form a bond with the land,” said Mr. Shaiphar Dohlieng, principal of the local school and headman of Dewlieh, East Khasi Hills. NESFAS has been working … Continue reading

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NESFAS meets with EKH DC to discuss “Clean & Green” Shillong

As a follow up on discussed agendas taken during the State Level Steering Committee meeting, chaired by Meghalaya Chief Minister, Dr. Mukul Sangma on the 2nd of September, on initiating a ‘Clean and Green’ Shillong Campaign, NESFAS met with the … Continue reading

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Host Villages Present Menus for ITM 2015 Delegates

  The Cooks’ Alliance from ten villages displayed an array of delicious traditional foods at the NESFAS office today. These ten villages are to host international and national delegates in their villages on the fourth day of the Indigenous Terra … Continue reading

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State Level Steering Committee of the International Mei-Ramew Meet

International Mei-Ramew / Indigenous Terra Madre 2015 shifts into final gear as the Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Chair of the State Level Steering Committee of the IMR/ITM 2015, NESFAS and Government departments meet and share enthusiastic steps being taken towards … Continue reading

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Chizame Celebrates Millet

NESFAS joined Chizame in celebrating Millet on the 28th August 2015. Hosted by North East Network (NEN), the event was organised to celebrate the millet based biodiverse food and farming of North East India, and to encourage further revival of … Continue reading

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