A dedicated Community-based River Monitoring Team and River Protection Task Force have been established and trained at the NERAQ pilot site, marking a significant step towards safeguarding the cherished Chakpi River and its vibrant ecosystem in Chandel district, Manipur!
This initiative focuses on empowering local volunteers, village clubs, and authorities to take charge of monitoring the health of the Chakpi River. Through hands-on training, these passionate individuals are now equipped to gather crucial data that will steer decision-making and bolster rights-based mechanisms for sustainable management. Talk about making a difference!
Imagine the impact of having a community that not only understands the river’s flows but also actively participates in its protection! The launch of the comprehensive “Handbook on River Monitoring for Chakpi” is intended to provide easy-to-use guidelines and essential tools for these river champions. This resource arms them with the competencies needed to engage in effective monitoring of the river, streams, and local water bodies.
The team consists of 16 members, with 4 community representatives from each village—Monsangpantha, Mantripantha, Japhou, and Lambung. Their focus is on generating real-time data on river health while promoting stewardship within the community to effectively protect and manage river ecosystem. With consistent information being collected, the community can confidently approach planning and management discussions, ensuring that their aquatic resources are treated with the care and respect they deserve.
Link to Further Materials
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Contact Person
Name: Dr Shaikhom Inaotombi Singh
Email: shaikhom.inaotombi@giz.de
Position: Technical Advisor, Manipur
Project: Protection and Sustainable Management of Aquatic Resources in the North Eastern Himalayan Region of India (NERAQ)
Key Buzzwords
River protection, citizen science, community based monitoring, Manipur, Chakpi, Chandel
