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Meghalaya Bat and Khasi Craft Projects Win Northeast Conservation Grant
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🗓 28 Sep 2026, 06:32 AM
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Two projects from Meghalaya — one focused on bat conservation and the other on preserving Khasi craft — have been selected as winners of the Northeast conservation grant.
The Northeast conservation grant has announced its latest recipients, and among them are two initiatives originating from Meghalaya. One of the winning projects concentrates on the study and protection of bat populations in the region.
The other awarded project aims to safeguard and promote the traditional Khasi craft, supporting local artisans and preserving cultural heritage. Both projects were recognized for their contribution to environmental and cultural conservation.
Officials highlighted that the grant seeks to encourage innovative efforts that protect biodiversity and indigenous knowledge across the northeastern states.
The other awarded project aims to safeguard and promote the traditional Khasi craft, supporting local artisans and preserving cultural heritage. Both projects were recognized for their contribution to environmental and cultural conservation.
Officials highlighted that the grant seeks to encourage innovative efforts that protect biodiversity and indigenous knowledge across the northeastern states.