Bhogtoram Mawroh
Research Lead: Social Policy, Water, & Food Sovereignty
I am a geographer and social researcher with a PhD from North Eastern Hill University, where my work examined water scarcity in Sohra (Cherrapunjee), focusing on the geo-environmental and socio-economic factors shaping water access and availability. I began my career in academia, teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Geography before moving into applied research and policy.
Professional Leadership & Consulting
Since 2018, I have been working with the North East Support for Agroecology Society (NESFAS), where I currently serve as Senior Consultant for Social Research and Policy. My work involves designing research frameworks, leading baseline and review studies, and producing technical reports and policy documents. In 2023, I was appointed by Bioversity International as International Indigenous Peoples Food Issues Coordinator for the TIP-NESFAS initiative. I also serve as a Research Consultant at National Law University Meghalaya on a SOAS-supported project on water conflicts in South Asia.
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12+ Years
Research & Policy Experience
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PhD
Human Geography
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Global
Project Coordination
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My academic and professional experience
Based in Shillong
I am a researcher and writer based in Meghalaya, focused on the intersection of indigenous food systems, ecology, and social dynamics. By bridging the gap between field research and public discourse, I aim to amplify the stories of Northeast India. My work is regularly featured in The Shillong Times, RAIOT, EastMojo, and beyond.
- Name Bhogtoram Mawroh
- Nationality Indian
- Phone +91 98625 96370
- Experience 12+ years
- Language Khasi, English
- My CV View CV
Education
North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong
PhD (in Geography)
Topic: Quantity and Quality of Available
Domestic Water in the Cherrapunjee Region of Meghalaya
National Eligibility Test
North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong
Ph.D. Course work (Geography) [Grade A]
North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong
Post-Graduation (Geography) (University Gold Medallist) [67.7 %]
St. Edmund’s College, Shillong
Graduation (Geography Honours) (University Silver Medallist) [66.1 %]
St. Edmund’s College, Shillong
Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate (XII) [71.8 %]
St. Jerome Higher Secondary School, Shillong [58.9 %]
Secondary School Leaving Certificate (X).
Skills
Computational skills
Certificate in BASIC
Good Command of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Proficient in handling Excel and SPSS programmes
Teaching Experience
Under-Graduate – 0.8 (10 months) years
Post-Graduate – 1.5 years
Other skills
Have done a certificate course on ‘Communication and Public Speaking Course’ during 2004 in St. Edmund’s College.
Awards
Vocational Award
Honored for contributions to societal progress through transformative writing
IFAD Award
Part of the REC-supported “No One Shall Be Left Behind Initiative” implemented by NESFAS which won the International Fund for Agricultural Development Award.
Custodians of Indigenous Foods and Seeds in North East India
Identified as one of the custodians of Indigenous Foods and Seeds in North East India and featured in the book.
Indigenous Peoples’ Food System
One of the co-authors of the book which won the 2021 ‘Best in the World Sustainability Report Award’
Insights on sustainability and resilience from the front line of climate change
Co-Author
Featured in the “Where I Work” section of Nature journal in 2025, highlighting my work on Indigenous Peoples’ food systems as one of the scientists worldwide making a meaningful impact in both their field and community.|
Research Focus & Public Engagement
Over the past decade, my work has engaged with agrobiodiversity, agroecology, health and nutrition, food sovereignty, water conflicts, indigeneity, and the rights of Indigenous peoples in Northeast India. Beyond research, I write regularly for local and regional newspapers and host a podcast featuring conversations with writers and scholars on issues related to Meghalaya and the wider Northeast.
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