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The Union Home Minister has launched the Green Sohra Afforestation Campaign at Sohra (Cherrapunji).
About Green Sohra Afforestation Campaign:
- Green Sohra Afforestation Campaign is a campaign of the Assam Rifles.
- Under the campaign, the entire area of Cherrapunji is going to be adopted by Assam Rifles for plantation.
- So when the trees are cut for fuel and other uses, 80% of the total land will be planted with traditional and long lifespan trees. The remaining 20% will be used for animal feed, ornamental plants, and nursery which will meet all the requirements and help reduce the feeling of long lifespan trees.
- With this technique, multi-level farming is done, and the forest grows 30 times faster and after 3 years it becomes free of maintenance.
About Greater Sohra Water Project:
- The Project was launched by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region(DoNER) and the Government of Meghalaya under the North-East Special Infrastructure Scheme.
- The project is a part of the Prime Minister’s ambitious project Jal Jeevan Mission.
- The project aims to provide pure drinking water through taps to every household in Sohra (Cherrapunji) region.
About Cherrapunji:
- Cherrapunji or Sohra is a subdivisional town in the East Khasi Hills district in Meghalaya.It is the traditional capital of ka hima Sohra (Khasi tribal kingdom).
- Sohra has often been credited as being the wettest place on Earth, but for now nearby Mawsynram currently holds that distinction.
- However, Cherrapunji still holds the all-time record for the most rainfall in a calendar month and in a year.
About North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme(NESIDS):
- NESIDS is a Central Sector Scheme launched by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region(DoNER) in 2017.
- Aim: The Project aims to ensure focused development of the North East Region by providing financial assistance for projects of
- physical infrastructure relating to water supply, power, connectivity to enhance tourism and
- social sector for creation of infrastructure in the areas of primary and secondary sectors of education and health.
