Meghalaya State has extremely erosive soil and experiences intensive rainfall. Soil erosion is one of the major contributing factors to forest degradation and sediment disasters in streams and rivers. Therefore, intensive countermeasures for soil and water conservation are necessary alongside sustainable forest management activities in the Project. To support sustainable forest management in the target areas, the Project implements the following soil and water conservation activities as part of Component 1.
| SL. No. | Activity | Site Selection | Survey/ Design | Construction/ O&M |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bench Terracing (Earthen Structures) | SWCD and DPMU | SWCD | Construction: SWCD & Communities O&M: SWCD & Communities |
| 2 | Earthen/Loose Boulder Contour Bunds | |||
| 3 | Earthen/Loose Boulder Box Terracing | |||
| 4 | Construction of Check Dam | |||
| 5 | Construction of Minor Irrigation Check Dam | |||
| 6 | Construction of Conservation Pond (which can be also used for fishery) | SWCD (in consultation with WRD*) | ||
| 7 | Construction of Conservation Pond/Dug Out Pond | |||
| 8 | Construction of RCC Water Storage Tank for Drinking Water | SWCD | ||
| 9 | Construction of Spring Tapped Chamber |
