BADO Mawsynram

CC Footpath at Nongrim Wardig Village1.  CONSTRUCTION OF CC FOOTPATH AT NONGRIM WARDIG VILLAGE UNDER SCA (BADP) 2005-06

Amount sanctioned = Rs. 90,000/- (Rupees Ninety thousands only)

This footpath is of great asset to the villagers. The people now can walk safely during night time and also during rainy seasons. It has helped the people from slippery and also while going to their daily work.

Community Fishery Pond at Terajamra2.  CONSTRUCTION OF COMMUNITY FISHERY POND AT TERAJAMRA (FOR SHG-I TERAJAMRA) UNDER SCA (BADP) 2006-07.

Amount sanctioned = Rs. 1, 00,000/- (Rupees one lakh only)

This fishery pond has helped the beneficiaries of this SHG very much. It has improved the economy of this SHG like selling their fishes from this pond to the nearest market and also supplies the demand of fish in the area to some extent.

CC Footpath at Thyllaw Village 3.  CONSTRUCTION OF CC FOOTPATH AT THYLLAW VILLAGE UNDER SCA (BADP) 2006-07

Amount sanctioned = Rs. 1, 00,000/- (Rupees One lakh only)

Before the portion of the path way was muddy and slippery and at some places there was water logging. In order to solve this problem, the Border Areas Development Department sanctioned an amount Rs.1, 00,000/- (Rupees One lakh) only, from SCA (BADP) for the year 2006-07 for the construction of cc footpath at the site. The construction of the same was completed and now the problem of the villagers in this regard is solved.

Community Betelnut soaking pond at Ingkyrsa Village4.  CONSTRUCTION  OF  COMMUNITY  BETELNUT  SOAKING POND  AT  INGKYRSA  VILLAGE  ( FOR INGKYRSA SHG-III) UNDER  SCA (BADP)  2006-07

Amount sanctioned = Rs. 1, 00,000/- (Rupees one lakh only)
Betel nut is mainly grown in the villages of the border area. It is a seasonal product available in plenty from the month of October to March every year. The habit of chewing betel nut with pan is popular in Meghalaya covering practically all cross section of people, although chewing raw betel nut with pan is the common habit. Since it is a seasonal product it must be preserved in order to meet the requirement during the off seasons. The method of preserving is very simple as no machinery nor is technical skill required and chemical to mix with. The requirement is a cemented concrete tank where raw betel nut is soaked for a period of 3 (three) months. After a period of three months the product is ready for sales. During the soaking period there should be a continuous flow of water to get a good product. The product is easily marketed during the off season. It has raised the economy of the group and helps to meet the demand of betel nut in and around the area.

Ropeway at Mawkasian Village5.  CON STRUCTION OF ROPEWAY AT MAWKASIAN VILLAGE UNDER SCA (BADP) 2006-07

Amount sanctioned = Rs.8, 95,000/- (Rupees Eight lakhs Ninety five thousands only)

This ropeway has been found to be very effective. It is one of the most appropriate, affordable, efficient, simple and locally manageable transport system of commodities for the people living in low lying area. This ropeway benefits small farmers, labourers and local small producers of this area for the transportation of goods at village level. It has increased the income of the people in this area by saving transporting time and reducing drudgery.

RCC Footbridge over Weisdei River at Kenbah Village Syntein6.  CONSTRUCTION OF RCC FOOTBRIDGE OVER WEISDEI  RIVER AT KENBAH VILLAGE SYNTEIN) UNDER SCA (BADP) 2007-08

Amount sanctioned = Rs. 5, 90,000/- (Rupees Five lakhs ninety thousands only)

This footbridge connects more than four villages i.e, Jympiat village, Mawkaphan Village, Kenmynnsaw Village, Domskong Village, Kenbah village, etc which help the people mainly during rainy season and also during dry season. This footbridge may be a community’s only access to medical clinics; schools and market which would be otherwise remain inaccessible when the river is in spate. This footbridge have proven to be of life saving importance for children walking to school, while providing all year round access to other services at the same time. The Village Committee is maintaining the bridge properly.

Lawbah Seng Khasi L.P.School at Lawbah7.  CONSTRUCTION OF LAWBAH SENG KHASI L.P SCHOOL / HALL AT LAWBAH UNDER SCA (BADP) 2007-08

Amount sanctioned = Rs. 3, 00,000/- (Rupees Three lakhs only)

Lawbah Seng Khasi Lower Primary School at Lawbah was granted a scheme of a scheme of Rs 3,00,000/- (Rupees Three lakhs) only from Special Central Assistance under Border Area Development Programme for the year 2007-08 as the school had  very small classrooms. The school management found it difficult to accommodate and admit pupils. Now with the implementation and completion of this project, the school management is free to admit more pupils from in and around the village.   

Pyndensohsaw U.P.School, Pyndensohsaw8.  CONSTRUCTION OF SCHOOL BUILDING AT PYNDENSOHSAW U.P SCHOOL, PYNDENSOHSAW UNDER SCA (BADP) 2007-08

Amount sanctioned = Rs. 2, 00,000/- (Rupees Two lakhs only)

When the project is completed the school management could run the school smoothly and could admit more students. Now the enrollment in this school has increased.

Laitbah Union Higher Secondary School Hostel, Lawbah9.  CONSTRUCTION OF HOSTEL AT LAITBAH UNION HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL, LAWBAH UNDER SCA (BADP) 2008-09

Amount sanctioned= Rs. 5, 00,000/- (Rupees Five lakhs only) 

The Managing committee of this school wanted to construct a school hostel for students hailing from distant villages but due to shortage of fund they could not materialize their dream. The Border Areas Development Department, Meghalaya, had sanctioned an amount of Rs. 5, 00,000/-(Rupees Five lakh) only, from Special Central Assistance under Border Area Development Programme to build the hostel building. Construction of the same is already completed and it is the only hostel in the area. This hostel will be of great help to the poor people of this area and also help improve the quality education as students will have more time to devote to their studies.

RCC Footbridge over Tyngnger River at Tyngnger Village10.  CONSTRUCTION OF RCC FOOTBRIDGE OVER TYNGNGER RIVER AT TYNGNGER VILLAGE UNDER SCA (BADP) 2008-09

Amount sanctioned= Rs. 2, 95,000/- (Rupees Two lakhs ninety five thousands only).

This footbridge connects four villages i.e. Tyngnger village, Dewsaw Village, Lyngkhom village and Synnei village. This footbridge is one of the access interventions aimed at improving rural access. This footbridge reduce the time it takes people to transport their agricultural product and farm produce to the market and reach other services and facilities they need.