Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma today interacted with farmers in Ampati under the government’s flagship programme called, ‘Focus’.
In a statement released by the CMO’s office, the Chief Minister has been touring different districts in the State to create awareness on the potential to upscale agriculture activities in the State through the programme.
Focus is a programme to ensure that farmers come together as a group to form ‘Producers Group’ and avail financial support and hand holding, which the State government through Meghalaya Basin Management Authority (MBMA) has initiated in the State.
Speaking at an interaction programme Sangma informed that Prime Hub is being set up across the State to provide training to farmers and entrepreneurs through MBMA. He said that very soon the Prime Hub will be established in South West Garo Hills.
He also informed that the government is working with farmers and entrepreneurs to provide them market linkage, access to interest free loans, technical support and certification.
Stating that the government has conceptualised the programme to ensure that majority of the population, who are dependent on agriculture for their sustenance are able to reap benefit of the programme.
Sangma said that the government is committed for the farmer’s interest and through various farmers welfare programme necessary assistance and support will be provided.
During the programme the Chief Minister also handed financial support to various producers group of the district.
