Shillong, Oct 14: Meghalaya bagged two SKOCH Silver Awards for agriculture and culture at the awards ceremony held in New Delhi.
The Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare won for its project “Bioinputs Production Unit for Sustainable Agriculture: SBCL Meghalaya Initiative.”
The initiative, run by the State Biological Control Laboratory (SBCL), Upper Shillong, promotes biofertilisers, biopesticides and biological control agents to help farmers shift to eco-friendly, organic practices.
The project was presented during the award evaluation by Dr. Pynhunlin Nola K. Dohling, Scientific Officer (Rice), SBCL, who highlighted the laboratory’s innovations, achievements and contributions to sustainable agriculture in the state.
The Directorate of Arts and Culture won for “LARITI Performing Centre, Mawkasiang.” The centre was recognised for building cultural infrastructure and giving a stage to Meghalaya’s performing arts, heritage and young talent.
The project was presented during the award evaluation by Camelia Doreen Lyngwa, Director of Arts and Culture.
The awards recognise Meghalaya’s push for sustainable farming and cultural preservation, the government said, crediting officers and staff behind both initiatives.
