Shri.Stanling Kharbhih and his wife Smt. TinolinShabong, deserved a special mention resident of Mawkriah West village,East Khasi Hills District, about 15 Km from Shillong, considered ‘Farming’ as their main and primary occupation for their livelihood, Shri Stanling Kharbhih devoted his full time and energy in vegetable cultivation. Earlier Shri.Stanlingmain crop he cultivated is only potato as most of his area is potato belt with very few crops in small scale.Since Technology Mission on Horticulture Scheme (TMNEH) was introduced in Meghalaya, Stanlingapproached the Department for assistance on growing other crops than potato viz.Cole Crops, Pea, French Bean, Radish etc. During 2007-08, assistance under Mini Mission II Area Expansion for vegetables of TMNE was extended to him and the outcome was a great success.

Fellow neighbors and friends of their village seeing their success started to follow their footsteps.