Citizen Centric Administration The Heart of Governance
Nongstoin August 27, 2010 : The Deputy Commissioner West Khasi Hills District, Shri. S. Kharlyngdoh inform that as per the recommendation of the 12th Report of the 2nd ARC entitled “Citizen Centric Administration The Heart of Governance” at para 5.7.4. the office of the undersigned has put up a “Suggestion Box” for receipt of suggestions from Citizens of the District for periodic consultation with them on the important issues pertaining to the Development and upliftment of the district as a whole.
Celebration of Vanamahotsava held
Nongstoin August 18, 2010 : The Celebration of Vanamahotsava 2010 or plantation of trees for preserving our Environment organized by the office of the Divisional Forest Officer ,Social Forestry Division, Nongstoin in collobration with the Jing iasengsamla Pariong Presbytery was held today at Pariong where a large number of students villager and Officer of various department took part in the programme.
While speaking as a Chief Guest the Parliamentary of Meghalaya as well as local MLA of Pariong Dr.A.Pariong informed the gathering that Our Universe is like a Poly house which protect us from the ultraviolet ray of the sun and as such it make the world unifies. He also stressed the necessity to preserve our Environment so that global warming would be temperate. Rampant felling of trees and charcoal burning has made the atmosphere extremely hot and it also cause many diseases, Pariong added. He therefore called upon the people especially the students to protect and preserved the environment for the well being of the present and future generation as well.
Delivering the introductory speech, the Divisional Forest Officer Shri. A.S. Nongsiej informed that on this day, the whole country observed this day as the Vanamahotsava or trees plantation for the preservation of the environment.
Weinia footbridge inaugurated:
The Weinnia footbridge at Weinnia Falls, Sangriang which connecting Nongkhnum Island, the 2nd biggest River Island in Asia was inaugurated yesterday by the Director of Soil and Water Conservation Alex Syiem in the presence of the two Joint Directors of the Soil and Water Conservation Department, the staffs of the Soil Department of Nongtoin, and the villagers of Sangriang. This bridge is situated right on top of the Weinia Falls, the famous waterfall at Nongkhnum River Island in the, West Khasi Hills District.
Addressing the function, Syiem said that, “Nongkhnum is known around the world for its picturesque beauty and many tourists visit this particular place. But, it still lacks basic amenities like guest houses and restaurants. Therefore, people here should take the initiative and exploit schemes such as the one called “bed and breakfast”, doled out by the government.
According to the sordar of Siangriang E. Iawren the construction of the footbridge has reduced the drudgery and danger of a conventional wooden bridge and given the village a sense of pride.
Programmes for development such as the mud work on the approach road from Diengshyieng to Weinnia has also been completed, but much more needs to be done, observed the sordar.
Vigorous implementation of anti poverty programmes by the government through the district administration aimed at developing Weinnia falls into a major tourist destination, have with the construction of the approach road from Mawduh to Weinnia falls along with a footpath at an estimated cost of 6, 00,000 /- lakhs, and a view point at an estimated cost of 2, 78,000/-lakhs, assisted by the office of block development officer, Nongstion, yielded significant results.
Other ambitious programmes of the Soil and Water Conservation department and the District Rural Development Agency, Nongstoin like the Employment Assurance Scheme of 2001-2002, the Border Area Special Central Assistance Scheme 2002-2003, SGRY – I Schemes 2003-04, maintenance of Nongkhnum, DRDA West Khasi Hills, SGRY-I Scheme 2004-05, Weinnia bridge, DRDA West Khasi Hills, Approach road from Diengshyieng to Weinnia falls, have been introduced and further expansion of such schemes is under active consideration said W.K.Khonglah, the Divisional Officer, Soil Conservation Dep’t Nongstoin.
The legend of Nongkhnum Island
Nongstoin August 18, 2010 : Nongkhnum Island of West Khasi Hills District is probably one of the most scenic spot which has just recently introduce into the tourist map of Meghalaya, in size, it is perhaps second only to the famous Majuli island of Assam.
Nongkhnum Island, locally known as Khnum Soij (in local dialect, Khnum means Island) is a creation of the Kynshi River.
After a fair amount of research, Mr. E Phylla Syiem of Nongstoiñ, in the West Khais Hills, has aptly recorded his findings in a book, “Ka Skud U Pakoh”, with a foreword by Mr. L.H. Pde, MCS (retd.)
‘Ka Skud’ is a treasure house where valuable possessions including paddy, agricultural seeds, agricultural tools, etc are stored. ‘U Pakoh’ means an elder of the community who is revered as a philosopher and a teacher. The prefixes ’U’ and ‘Ka’ relate to male and female gender respectively, whereas the prefix ‘Ki’ refer to the plural forms of both.
Mr. Syiem wrote that the legend, termed ki Nongkhiat Bylle (Nongkhiat means callers and Bylle means God), under the leadership of U Ksan ñiangriang, could communicate with Le Mawpein (Le means God) who instructed them to accordingly put down in writing. In ancient times, the system of writings was by means of bamboo/threads strings interwoven by hands, representing words or meanings, on a big bamboo net called U Pyrnu (Sheet of Book). Consequently, the following 12 Pyrnu (Books) were compiled by the 12 wise men: (1) Le Pyrnu (on religious polity) by U Khynde. (2) Kyrwat Pyrnu (on administration) by U Kyrwat. (3) Ksiang Pyrnu (on matrimonial regulations) by U Shangsngi. (4) Thangrong Pyrnu (on rituals for the dead) by U Plushoit. (5) PherPyrnu (on ceremonies relating to anniversaries) by U Lang. (6) Long-Ïing Pyrnu (on family and clan relationship) by U Pior. (7) Tang Pyrnu (on naming rituals) by U Iangsngap. (8) Ram-O Pyrnu (on geology and minerals by U Siar. (9) Nengleih-Nengiong Pyrnu (on astronomy) by U Ksan. (10) Wet ne Khom Pyrnu (on laws and regulations) by U Synio. (11) Kmiang Pyrnu (on biodiversity) by U Hmoot. (12) Jatjyllu Pyrnu (on miscellaneous issues) by U Kyrhai.
As per the messages of U Pyrnu, ka Shi was the only child who lost her parents, U Mawtheng Sohmen and ka Tynre-Ram-O, in the prime of her youth. Though of obscure origin, ka Shi lived in Mawmaram village, not far from Sohiong locality, on the Shillong-Nongstoiñ National Highway 44(E), about 30kms from Shillong. Having no relatives and loving a solitary life, she was looked down with contempt by her neighbours who nicknamed her ka Kynshi. On the advice of a friendly priest, U Sangriang, she prayed to U Le Shi and was instantly transformed into a spring which grew into a stream flowing westward.
On her journey, she met and married a handsome youth. Together they strolled until they reached a place called Mawkhan (maw means stone and Khan means pray) near Pariong where they performed a special prayer on a stone for safe journey onwards. Blessed with two daughters, Ka Phanliang and ka Namliang, they next rested at Rahkawan lake, which is full of fish, near Nongkynjang and Nonglwai habitations, on the outskirts of Nongstoin.
Along the way, ka Phangliang met U Jyrhap whose marriage was sanctified by a priest, U Siarpa Lyngdoh (Siar is short form of Ksiar which means Gold, Pa is short form of Rupa which means silver, and Lyngdoh means Priest) near Lyngdoh Siarpa Sacred Forest, which is considered sacrosanct and forbidden.
Meanwhile, the mother, Kong Shi (Kong means madam) seeing her unmarried youngest daughter, ka Niamlang, grow remorseful and sad, and approached a priest for help who consulted U Le Mawpein through the mediator, U Kyrwat. The answer, with U Myntri Niangram (Myntri means Minister) as witness, was that Kong Shi should perform a religious sacrifice on a stone called U Mawlaikhlieh (meaning a three headed stone) or U Mawiathong (Maw means stone and Iathong means betting) near law Lyngdoh Siarpa and having three pointed marks - one indicating Kong Shi and her husband, the second that of Ka Phanliang and U Jyrhap, and the third that of Ka Niamliang.
While Kong Shi and her consort stayed put at Thwei Siarpa (Thwei means Big Lake), the two sisters flowed on separate way at Khnum Soij promising to reunite after ka Niamliang got married. The elder sister and her husband choosing left, subsequently forming a lake called the Wei Phanliang (Wei is short form of thwei meaning lake) followed by Kshaid Shad Thum (Kshaid meaning falls, Shad meaning dance and Thum meaning sound made by a falls) and then proceeded forward. The youngest sister merrily choosing right until she came upon Kshaid Riat (Riat meaning Cliff) where she cascaded three times. After the last cascade, she eloped with a handsome youth named Por Symbe (Por meaning time). After the birth of their child at a place called Mawkhakhun (Maw meaning stone, Kha meaning giving birth to and Khun meaning child). They happily rolled down in two directions thereby forming a falls called Kshaid Wienya.
Suddenly remembering their holy promise, both the sisters reunite and embraced each other at a place called Thongrin (Thong meaning bet or target, rin meaning one and all satisfactorily), with Ka Byrki and Ka Phod Porsohstap as witnesses.
The lifestyle of the two sisters signifies the two types of marriage: Firstly, the Phanliang way which is right and proper. Secondly, Niamlang way through elopement which is later on regularized, known as Snahrbe (Snah meaning jump and rbe meaning in a hurry).
After reuniting joyously, both the sisters and their families happily flowed together until they reached Wah Blei or Kmo Bli, blessed by the Gods, and continued onwards till they entered the plains of Bangladesh.
Attempts have been made by successive Governments through the District Administration to beautify this little known corner of Meghalaya and to develop it into a major tourist attraction, An important step in this Direction was made in the year 2006 / 07 with the implementation of a scheme for the construction of a foot bridge crossing the Phanliang river to its bank, along with a 100m footpath from the parking lot to the foot bridge.
This was simultaneously followed by a by an approach road from Nongtoin Sangriang to Nongkhnum island at an estimated cost of Rs 77.13 lakhs, under the PMGSY phase III scheme implemented by the PWD Nongstoin which was completed on 31st March, 2007.
Civil Hospital Nongstoin Inauguration.
Nongstoin 12 August, 2010 : The 100 bedded Civil Hospital Nongstoin was inaugurated today 12th August 2010 by the Chief Minister of Meghalaya Dr.Mukul Sangma in the presence of Shri. Rowell Lyngdoh Minister i/c Health & Family Welfare Department, Meghalaya.
While speaking on the occasion Dr.Mukul Sangma said it is imperative to effect changes in our administrative system to bring it in line with the objective of growth with social justice. It is not, he said a question of imposing something from above, the impetus for change most come from within. While urging upon the hospital fraternity to ensure quality service to the so called beneficiaries, Dr.Mukul said that our watch words must be improvement of efficiency and enforcement of accountable.
The years ahead are year of challenge, said Dr.Sangma.The government has taken a numbers of measues to accelerate growth such as new health policy which is on the pipe line will give new content to our programmes for achieving social justice he added.
It is gratifying indeed said Dr.Mukul Sangma that we have people like this land owner who has answered to the need of the hour and generously donated the land for the greater good.
Other dignitaries who attended the programme included the Local MLA Shri.H.S Lyngdoh A.L Hek MLA Dr. A.Pariong MLA M.Nongsem CEM of KHADC and D.P Wahlang Commissioner Secretary Health & Family Welfare.
World Consumer Righ Day Observerd.
Nongstoin
15 March, 2010
: Together with the rest of the country, the World
Consumer Right Day was also observed in Nongstoin, West Khasi Hills District on the 15 of March 2010, where the Additional Deputy
Commissioner Mr. W. Nongsiej MCS attended as the
Chief Guest.
It may be mentioned that the
World Consumer Right Day is being observe all over the country in order to
generate public awareness on the rights and privileges of a buyer while
spreading the message of business ethic.
The Function held at TRYSEM
hall which started at
12 noon
, where Mr. W. Nongsiej highlights on the
consumer Act 1986.
The Programme was attneded by Shri.
G.S. Nongkhlaw Superintendent of Supply West Khasi Hills, Shri. Francis Kharshiing -District Housing Officer, West Khasi Hills , staff of Supply Department, students from
various schools.
Disaster Management Programme Held.
Nongstoin,
8th March,2010: The National Disaster Response
Force from Guwahati in Collaboration with the
District Disaster Management Committee West Khasi Hills has conducted the Disaster Management programme at the compound of the Office of Deputy Commissioner West Khasi Hills Districtin which W.Nongsiej Asst. Deputy Commissioner grace the
occasion.
The function was interesting as the NDRF team led by O.M.Prakash team commander demonstrate how to save the
life of the people from earth quake, snake bites, electrict shock and for give them first aid.
The Programme was attended
by Government servants form all the department as well as the public from
various villages.
At Mawshynrut: At Mawshynrut on
5th March,2010
Shri. D.D.Sangma BDO of Mawshynrut open the function and after a short speech from the BDO the NDRF team
displayed the demonstration how to save the life of the people regarding
accidents, snake bites and earth
quake.
60th Republic Day Held:
Nongstoin,
26th Jan, 2010
: Together with the rest of the country the 60th
Republic Day was also celebrated today at Nongstoin in a grand manner where
people from different localities of Nongstoin assembled together at St.Peter’s
Higher
Secondary School
’s playground to witness the celebration.
The Chairman of Meghalaya Tourism Development
Corporation (MTDC) Shri. Ronie.V.Lyngdoh as well as the MLA of Mylliem was the Chief Quest
on the occasion and unfurled the National flag to the tune of the National
Anthem and took the Rashtriyas salute at the
impressive March past of 12 parade contingents which included the Police,
NCC, and School students.
The Celebration was added more colour the
presentation of tablues by the 5th Government
Department comprising of Forrest Department, Soil Department, Agriculture
combine Irrigation, Education and PHE Department in which the Soil
Department bagged the First prize.
Other highlights of the day included cultural programme,
Basketball between the Women Officers XI and the Senglong kmie New- Nongstoin in which the Women
Officer’s XI won the match, it was followed by the Prize distribution
and the distribution of eatables to patient of
Civil
Hospital
, Green Pastures Home Pyndengrei and St.Peter’s Orphanage at Pyndengrei.
At Mawshynrut, the celebration
was held at Christ King Sec, School Riangdo whereby the BDO of Mawshynrut Shri. D.D.Sangma raised the National flag and took the
salute at the march past of the parade Contingents of Police. Other programme of the day included the cultural items Prize
distribution and distribution of gifts to the Disabled person by the Chief
quest.
Celebration of Ozone Day Cum SIP held :
Nongstoin, Sept 17,
2009: The Celebration of International Ozone Day 2009 cum Special
Interactive Programme (SIP) on the theme “Universal Participation: Ozone
Protection Unifies the World”, organized by the Office of the
Divisional Forest Officer, Social Forestry Division, Nongstoin in
collaboration with the Office of the District Public Relations Officer
Nongstoin was held on Wednesday at Shngimawlein Village where a large number of villager from seven villages took part in
the programme.
While speaking as a resource person, the
Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations (DDIPR) Shillong Shri Phyrnai Marbaniang informed
the gathering that ozone layer is like an umbrella which protect us from
the ultra rays of the sun and as such it make the world unifies. He also
stressed the necessity to preserve the Ozone layer as well as the
environment so that global warming would be temperate. Rampant felling of
trees and charcoal burning has made the atmosphere extremely hot, Marbaniang added. He therefore, called upon the people
to protect and preserve the environment for the well being of the present
and future generation as well.
Delivering the
introductory speech, the Divisional Forest Officer Shri S.A.Nongsiej informed that on this day, the whole
World observed the International day for preservation of the Ozone Layer in
which our country has also been celebrating this day both at the national
and State level since the year 1995.
The District
Officers from four development departments comprising of the Soil and Water
Conservation department, A.H.&Veterinary,
Agriculture and Horticulture department highlighted their development activities
and schemes during the interactive session where clarifications have also
been sought by the participants.
The celebration
also included the debate competition on the theme “Advantage and Disadvantage of Charcoal burning”which was taken part by the students of the Hynreiw Shnong Higher Secondary School, Shngimawlein which was followed by Dancing competition, Football match for boys and
Girls and prizes distribution.
Workshop for farmers Held:
.Nongstoin, Sept 22, 2009: A one day workshop for
farmers, on the theme “Potential of Pig farming for economic and employment generation” organized
by the Meghalaya Veterinary Services Association, West Khasi Hills
District Unit wad held on Tuesday at TRYSEM Hall, Nongstoin where around 130 farmers from four C&RD Blocks participated in the
workshop.Speaking as the Chief Guest, the Joint Director of
Veterinary department Dr L.Lyngwa called upon the participants to take
up pig farming in a large scale so as to meet the demand of pork in the
District and the State as a whole. He also stated that pig farming is a
fast earning business which could also generate employment for the
people in the rural areas.
The Resource persons on
the topic care and management of pigs towards economic development &
employment generation was Dr B.K.Mawthoh whereas Dr B.K.Sahkhar gave a
brief lecture on micro enterprises in pig farming. Meanwhile, the
farmers have also been taken active part during the interaction.
Earlier, the workshop
was presided over by the District Veterinary Officer, Nongstoin
Dr.W.S.Dann and other who spoke on the occasion included Dr. J.S.Jyrwa
who is also the president of Meghalaya Veterinary Services Association.
Interactive Programme Organized at Mawthawniaw:
Nongstoin, August 13,
2009: A one day Special
Interactive Programme (SIP) on the theme “ Help, just a call away”
organized by the Office of the District Public Relations Officer (DPRO)
West Khasi Hills, Nongstoin was held today at Mawthawniaw village
wherein six development departments comprising of Agriculture,
Horticulture, Veterinary , DRDA, Sericulture and Fishery department took
part.
The programme was
formally inaugurated by the District Animal Husbandry & Veterinary
Officer (DVO) West Khasi Hills District, Nongstoin Dr.
W. S . Dann. In his speech, the DVO called upon the people to
familiarize themselves with these departments so that they can avail the
schemes for their benefit. He also lauded the effort of the DPRO’s
Office for organizing such interactive programme which paved way the
people in the rural area to meet the District Officers at their door
step.
In the interactive session, development and welfare schemes of the
various departments were spelled out by the Officers to which related
questions were openly raised by the participants from the four villages.
Renewable Energy Day Observed
at Nongstoiñ.:
Nongstoin Aug,20,2008 : The District Administration, West Khasi Hills
District, Nongstoin today observed the Rajiv Gandhi Akshay Urja Diwas -
Renewable Energy Day at Deputy Commissioner's Office Complex here. The
programmed kicked off at 8.30 am with a rally on the theme Renewable Energy which started from Nongstoin Market towards D.C.'s
Office via Nanbah and Post office and participated by the students from
different schools of Nongstoin Area carrying along with placards and
banners.Speaking as the chief guest on the occasion, the Minister of Health and
Family Welfare, Dr. A.Pariong underlined that energy is very important in a
day today life of man. He therefore, urged upon the people to also conserve
the environment while using the energy and adding that its surroundings need
to be preserved and protect for the future generation. He also appealed to
the leaders of Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to maintain the peace
and harmony in the District.The welcome address was delivered by the Deputy Commissioner of West Khasi
Hills District Shri. M.R.Synrem-IAS whereas the vote of thanks was proposed
by the Project Director of DRDA-Nongstoin Shri. W.Nongsiej-MCS.
Other highlights of the day included Drawing and Painting competitions,
Extempore speech on various topics related to Energy, Group Dance, Fancy
Dress competition, Group song and prizes distribution
