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When Growth
Ignores Balance
Fragile Forests Under Pressure
Meghalaya’s forests are vital for water, soil, and livelihoods. Unregulated development, from road cutting to logging dries streams, erodes soil, and threatens biodiversity. When forests vanish, so do traditional livelihoods like agro-forestry, weaving, and honey gathering.
Strain on Living Root Bridges
The Jingkieng Jri are centuries-old living bridges, but rapid tourism and haphazard construction put them at risk. Overcrowding, litter, and ecosystem damage threaten their survival. Without regulation, the very heritage drawing visitors may disappear.
Disruption of Community Livelihoods
Projects without community voices often disrupt farming, crafts, and forestbased work. Blocked streams, shrinking grazing lands, and commercial ventures push out local enterprises. True development must balancegrowth with Syrwet U Barim’s spirit of cooperation and reciprocity.
Voices From
The Villages
Guardians of the Forest: Stories from Our Elders
Our elders hold timeless wisdom about forests, rivers, and soil. Knowledge passed down through stories, rituals, and lived practices. Their voices remind us of the deep responsibility we share in caring for our land.
A Day in the Fields: Women Weaving Livelihoods and Legacies
From sowing seeds to weaving cloth, women nurture both the land and the community. Their work sustains livelihoods while carrying forward traditions that keep our cultural fabric alive.
From Hive to Home: Traditional Beekeeping in the Villages
Beekeeping has long been part of village life, providing honey for food and medicine while sustaining biodiversity. It is a practice rooted in care, patience, and harmony with nature.
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Featured Community Leaders
Celebrating the stewards of Syrwet U Barim whose dedication preserves culture,
sustains livelihoods, and inspires generations.
Worshon Khonglah
Master Artisan
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Riphor Nongrum
Beekeeper
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Plir Dkhar
Coffee Cultivator
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