04/11/2025

Ganol Catchment team held a community meeting at Akkakigre Village to initiate the formation of the Village Project Implementation Committee (VPIC).

On 4th November 2025, the Ganol Catchment team held a community meeting at Akkakigre Village to initiate the formation of the Village Project Implementation Committee (VPIC). Akkakigre is a Garo-inhabited village with approximately 60 households, located near Wakantagre and New Harigaon under Rerapara Block in South West Garo Hills District.

During the session, the team provided an overview of the project, its implementation timeline, and the three core objectives. The importance of forming the VPIC for ensuring community-led planning and execution was also highlighted. Additionally, roles and responsibilities of the Executive Committee and other key functionaries were discussed in detail.

The community members actively engaged in the discussions and expressed strong interest in moving forward with the VPIC formation. They demonstrated a good understanding of the project’s goals and reaffirmed their commitment to support the process and contribute towards effective project implementation.