Sustainable Land and Ecosystem Management in Shifting Cultivation Areas of Nagaland for Livelihood and Ecological Security

What is the Project About

What is the Project About
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The project, in partnership with the government of Nagaland, aims to address land degradation in shifting cultivation locations in three districts of Nagaland through participatory planning, generating awareness, building institutions and supporting integrated farm development that enable sustainable land and ecological management.

What Have We Accomplished So Far

What Have We Accomplished So Far
Photo: UNDP India
  • Horticulture and agroforestry plantations introduced in over 11,000 hectares of land has increased forest cover and additional income generating activities in project areas

  • Over 800 jhum-practicing households have benefited from introduction of integrated farm development practices

  • Increase in average incomes of 4,000 households by 15-20 percent annually

  • Increase in incomes of 3,000 women by 10 percent as a result of sale of organic farm produce from jhum fields

  • Improved land regeneration enabled by encouraging greater involvement of local/traditional institutions in decision-making

Funding Support by



United Nations Development Programme and Government of Nagaland (In-kind)

Expenditure in Previous Fiscal Year

US$ 1,091,394

Stories of Change

From ‘Slash and Burn’ to Sustainability: Farming Communities in Northeastern India Improve Soil Fertility and Earn Higher Incomes

From ‘Slash and Burn’ to Sustainability: Farming Communities in Northeastern India Improve Soil Fertility and Earn Higher Incomes
The project, in partnership with the government of Nagaland, aims to address land degradation in shifting cultivation locations in three districts of Nagaland through participatory planning, generating awareness, building institutions and supporting integrated farm development that enable sustainable land and ecological management.

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Project Overview
Status:
Ongoing
Project Start Date:
2009
Estimated End Date:
2013
Geographic Coverage:
Nagaland (Mokukchung, Mon and Wokha)
Focus Area:
Environment and Energy
MDG:
Goal 7 - Ensure Environmental Sustainability
Project Officer:
Lianchawii
Partners:
Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India; Department of Soil and Water Conservation, Government of Nagaland
Highlights
  • Nagaland faces a major challenge in adapting land use and production systems to meet demands of a rising population
  • Horticulture and agroforestry plantations introduced as part of the project has increased forest cover
  • Over 800 jhum-practicing households have benefited from introduction of integrated farm development practices
  • Increase in average incomes of 4,000 households by 15-20 percent annually
  • Increase in incomes of 3,000 women by 10 percent as a result of sale of organic farm produce from jhum fields
  • Improved land regeneration through greater involvement of local and traditional institutions in decision-making
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