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CM-Connect Bridges People and Government: Meghalaya CM Highlights Achievements in Nongstoin Program


Shillong, December 3, 2024: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Tuesday said that the CM-Connect programme has enabled the government to address peoples concern directly and effectively.

He made the remark while addressing at CM – Connect programme held in Nongstoin in West Khasi Hills, which was attended by officials from different departments, and representatives from different villages under Nongstoin C&RD block.

Launched in February this year, the CM – Connect outreach programme has given an opportunity to the people to directly raise their concerns and grievances before the chief minister.

“The platform (online, offline and IVS) is an initiative for the citizens to directly reach out to the government to air concerns, raise queries and provide suggestions.  Through this platform, the government ensure participatory approach, by listening and responding with appropriate remedies,” the chief minister said.

He said that the platform is easily accessible, which is integrated with social media platform such as WhatsApp, and it bridges traditional communication methods with modern digital tools.

He said that the intervention is to ensure more responsive and inclusive governance.

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Nongstoin MLA Gabriel Wahlang, Mawshynrut MLA Methodious Dkhar, Rambrai Jyngam MLA R.G. Momin were also present in the programme.

On demand for playground at Mawthungkper village and skill based training for the youth, the chief minister informed that government has earmarked INR 10 Crore for construction of an artificial turf playground.

On fear to provide land to the government for establishment of development projects, the chief minister urged the community to partner with the government to set up different infrastructure for the interest of the community and the society at large.

On demands for interest subvention for bank loan by SHGs, the chief minister informed that he will raise the matter with union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

During the programme, the chief minister also announced the construction of Maweit to Nongjri road. The sanction for which is expected in next three months. “This is an opportunity to open our borders for international trade especially for this region through this major road”, he said.

Initiatives : Agriculture

Launch of “Restart Meghalaya Mission’ on 15th August 2020

The Mission comprise of a series of interventions to support farmers and entrepreneurs by enabling them to build growth-promoting basic infrastructure and services. Under this Mission, 1917iTEAMS – the IT Platform aimed at enabling farmers access to agricultural information, crop advisories and markets will be expanded logistically through induction of another 100 vehicles.

Creation of the Directorate of Food Processing on May 2018

With the objective of seizing opportunities in the sector and the untapped food processing potential of the state for uplifting the livelihoods of farmers and value chain actors, the Government of Meghalaya created the Directorate of Food Processing (DFP) as a one-stop agency to handle all matters relating to food processing in the state and to deal with all central government Ministries and Agencies (viz. Ministries of Agriculture, and Food Processing, SFAC, NCDC, NABARD, etc.) in all matters pertaining to the development of agricultural food processing sector.

First Ever Farmer’s Parliament held on 4th - 5th December 2018

The parliament was organised by the state department of agriculture in collaboration with Meghalaya Basin Development Authority (MBDA) and the Hill Farmers' Union (HFU). As a step toward the promotion of new technologies, HFU with the support of Meghalaya government, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence App for farmers — called Nongrep (nongrep in Khasi language means farmer) with its software partner Impetus Solutions from Hyderabad — as a social innovation project. This app will address matters of farm aggregations, soil health and disease identification, crop yield, farm produce pickups, market linkage and retail sellers app.

Launch of the Farmer’s Portal on 7th May 2018

The Meghalaya Famers’ Portal (www.megfarmers.gov.in) of the Department of Agriculture is a platform for farmers to seek any information related to agriculture. Detailed information on farmers’ insurance, agricultural storage, crops, extension activities, seeds, pesticides, farm machineries, etc. is provided. Details of fertilizers, market prices, package and practices, programmes, welfare schemes are also given.

Awards & Recognitions
  • Meghalaya has been selected for the Commendation award in 'Total foodgrains Category-III' for 2017-18. The award consists of a citation and an amount of Rs. 1 crore.
  • Meghalaya Agriculture Department and the MIE Meghalaya Team won the '7th eNabling North East (eNorth East) Award 2019-20' in the 'Agriculture & Rural Development' category for 1917 iTEAMS project which is a project in collaboration with Digital India.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi awarded Meghalaya on May 2018 the Krishi Commendation Award for the year 2015-16, in recognition of the commendable foodgrains production achieved by the State.
  • Meghalaya has been adjudged the Most Improved Small State in the category of Agriculture and received the India Today – "The State of the States” Award on 23rd November 2018.