Meghalaya Rural Development Society

 

The International Fund for Agricultural Development [ IFAD] , a specialized agency of the United Nations Organisation working against against poverty and hunger, along with the Govrnment of India and Meghalaya is jointly funding “ The Livelihoods Improvement Project for the Himalayas” in the state of Meghalaya.The project is implemented through the Meghalaya Rural Development Society- Livelihood Finance Company of Meghalaya [ MRDS-LIFCOM]. In Jaintia Hills District the MRDS engaged with the Association as Facilitating NGO as FNGO partner for implementation the project at Laskein Block. The Momorandum of Understanding (MOU) was singed on June 2006.

 

The project’s primary objective is to improve the livelihood of vulnerable groups in a sustainable manner through the promotion of improved livelihood opportunities and strengthening of local institutions that relate to livelihood development.

 

 

Status of the Project in Laskein Block as on 30^th June Sept.2010

 

A. Name of Block : Laskein Block, Jaintia Hills District

 

Status of SHGs Promoted by NAM-RHEN Association as on 30.06.10
1	Total no. of SHGs	139
2	Total Saving of SHGs till date	1024058
3	Total Contribution of SHGs till date	143632
4	Interest on internal lending	81015
5	Total fine received	122651
6	Total Group profit	222620
7	Seed Capital from MRDS	302500
8	Fund from Line Departments and Other agencies	183710
9	Amonout of loan taken by SHGs till date	1146108

 

 

 

- Staff engaged:

a) Block Coordinator – 1 no.

b) Cluster Supervisor (4 people)

c) Accountant – 1 no.

d) Field Cum- Office Assistant- 1 no.