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Landlessness: A ticking time bomb

On the 22nd of April 2022, the Career Guidance and Counseling Committee, Sohra Government College, organized a one day workshop themed “Indigenous Peoples’ Food Systems – A game changing solution in the context of climate change”.  The College invited NESFAS and Charlotte Milbank, a PhD scholar from University of Cambridge, to take part in the program. Continue reading

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What the PM-KISAN Scheme reveals about landlessness in Meghalaya

Agriculture, without doubt, is the most important sector of the economy of Meghalaya. It contributes to more than 20% of the State GDP and provides employment to more than half of the labour force in the State. Therefore, it wasn’t a surprise when during his visit to Songsak in East Garo Hills the Chief Minister, Conrad Sangma, declared that his government prioritizes the farming community Continue reading

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