Tura: In a jubilant celebration of agricultural prowess, Farmers’ Day was organised on Monday, December 18. CM Conrad Sangma attended the event organized at Resubelpara in the North Garo Hills district. It is an attempt to honour the efforts of the farmers of the state.
Alongside the chief minister, several other MLAs also attended the event. Several officials from multiple departments also attended the event. The dignitaries highlighted the efforts of the farmers in the development of the community.
Speaking on the occasion, Conrad Sangma, announced that 100 more Food Processing Plants will be sanctioned in the state during the Farmers’ Day . And addicted that the youth of the state should stay away from narcotics substances. He said, “To achieve our goals, we need farmers actively involved in selling processed farm produce for higher returns. The government is fully committed to supporting them through schemes like Focus and Focus+, ensuring financial assistance and proper fund utilization. We’re also providing financial aid to preserve Meghalaya’s biodiversity and assisting communities in maintaining forest cover. Programs like YESS Meghalaya offer vital support to the youth. Tackling substance abuse is a joint effort, and the government has launched initiatives to guide the youth.”
Minister of Housing and PHE Department of Meghalaya, Marquise Marak said, “Farmers are the backbone of our society. With the leadership of Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Conrad K Sangma, the Government has launched different programs and schemes that are farmer-oriented. We have started adopting environment-friendly technologies. The government arranges such programs to provide exposure and support for the improvement of our farmers, ultimately elevating our overall standard of living.”
The CM also mentioned that the state is progressing leaps and bounds in terms of agricultural produce. He spoke about the Lakafong Turmeric Mission and the Apiculture Mission of Meghalaya. The increased market linkage and export of local produce including Khasi Mandarin was also highlighted. He also spoke about the Meghalaya Piggery Mission and the Meghalaya Milk Mission towards the development of the state.
