28/10/2026
Joint Inspection at Dura Kalakgre, Ganol Catchment
On 28 October 2026, a joint inspection was conducted at Dura Kalakgre in the Ganol Catchment by officials from the Forest Department (Territorial and Social Forestry), MegARISE SPMU, and CMU Ganol to assess and map identified areas for catchment protection under the Meghalaya Protection of Catchment Areas Act, 1990.
The team, led by Shri Anil Patil, IFS, Assistant Conservator of Forests, visited key sites, including the Didagre stream, fish sanctuary site, and community forest reserve. Discussions were held with Mr Rowithson Momin, Nokma of Dura Kalakgre, VPIC leaders, and community members regarding the proposed protection areas and their conservation potential.
The inspection also focused on assessing the sites in relation to the designated buffer zone and identifying the necessary follow-up actions. Relevant maps, KML files, and project information had been shared with the Forest Department beforehand to facilitate the assessment.
The visit concluded with further discussions at the Nokma Kachari to support the preparation of the inspection report and submission to the competent authorities, strengthening collaborative efforts towards sustainable catchment protection and forest conservation.
