Uneven Development in Meghalaya: A Block-Wise Study of Socio-Economic Indicators in Ri-Bhoi District
N. Uttam Singh
Division of Technology Assessment and Capacity Building, ICAR-Research Complex for North Eastern Hill Region, Umiam, Meghalaya (793 103), India
N. Laitonjam*
Division of Technology Assessment and Capacity Building, ICAR-Research Complex for North Eastern Hill Region, Umiam, Meghalaya (793 103), India
Abhishek Thakur
Division of Technology Assessment and Capacity Building, ICAR-Research Complex for North Eastern Hill Region, Umiam, Meghalaya (793 103), India
P.M. Sharma
Division of Technology Assessment and Capacity Building, ICAR-Research Complex for North Eastern Hill Region, Umiam, Meghalaya (793 103), India
M. Bishonath Singh
Division of Technology Assessment and Capacity Building, ICAR-Research Complex for North Eastern Hill Region, Umiam, Meghalaya (793 103), India
Wanbiang Dkhar
Division of Technology Assessment and Capacity Building, ICAR-Research Complex for North Eastern Hill Region, Umiam, Meghalaya (793 103), India
Eric Rani
Division of Technology Assessment and Capacity Building, ICAR-Research Complex for North Eastern Hill Region, Umiam, Meghalaya (793 103), India
A. Roy
Division of Technology Assessment and Capacity Building, ICAR-Research Complex for North Eastern Hill Region, Umiam, Meghalaya (793 103), India
Anjoo Yumnam
Division of Technology Assessment and Capacity Building, ICAR-Research Complex for North Eastern Hill Region, Umiam, Meghalaya (793 103), India
Pampi Paul
Division of Technology Assessment and Capacity Building, ICAR-Research Complex for North Eastern Hill Region, Umiam, Meghalaya (793 103), India
C. Gowda H.R.
Division of Technology Assessment and Capacity Building, ICAR-Research Complex for North Eastern Hill Region, Umiam, Meghalaya (793 103), India
Kamni P. Biam
Division of Technology Assessment and Capacity Building, ICAR-Research Complex for North Eastern Hill Region, Umiam, Meghalaya (793 103), India
B.P. Singh
Division of Technology Assessment and Capacity Building, ICAR-Research Complex for North Eastern Hill Region, Umiam, Meghalaya (793 103), India
S.B. Singh
Division of Technology Assessment and Capacity Building, ICAR-Research Complex for North Eastern Hill Region, Umiam, Meghalaya (793 103), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Adaptive capacity, Sensitivity, Socio-economic profile, Vulnerability index
Abstract
This study inspects the socio-economic indicators among the four blocks which includes Umsning, Bhoirymbong, Jirang and Umling of Ri-bhoi district, Meghalaya. Adaptive capacity and sensitivity of each block was determined using indicators including health, education, nutrition and basic amenities to identify gaps in different developmental parameters. Umsning was determined as the highest developed block in domains including SHG participation, irrigation, education and immunization. However, Jirang ranked under “very high vulnerability” category with lowest performance across different sectors. To reduce disparities among blocks some targeted policy intervention has been recommended which includes educational infrastructure, improved healthcare facilities, women empowerment and irrigation facilities. With the data recorded under the different blocks, the result obtained upon proper analysis suggests that there is an urgent need for specific developmental strategies to improve the overall growth and resilience within the district.
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Anonymous, 2013. Ground Water Information Booklet: Ri-bhoi District, Meghalaya. Central Ground Water Board, Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India. p. 15.
Singh, N.U., Laitonjam, N., Sharma, P.M., Dkhar, W., Singh, B.P., Singh, S.B., Roy, A., Rangappa, K., Chakraborty, D., Yumnam, A., Paul, P., Biam, K.P., Gowda, H.R.C., Mishra, V.K., 2025. Mapping climate vulnerability in Meghalaya: A three-tiered analysis at district, block and village levels. International Journal of Agricultural Extension and Social Development 8(3), 346-353. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33545/26180723.2025.v8.i3e.1721.