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Govt discuss on strategies for bolstering healthcare infrastructure and improving healthcare accessibility in the state

Shillong, 07 July 2023: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma held a meeting today with officials from the health department in presence of Health Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh to discuss strategies for bolstering healthcare infrastructure and improving healthcare accessibility in the state.

The initiatives being taken up is government’s commitment to enhance the quality of healthcare services for all the citizens.

One of the key topics of discussion was the establishment of a public health and specialist cadre system within the medical department. This policy decision aims to enhance the efficiency and accountability of the healthcare system, ensuring that specialized healthcare services are delivered effectively to those in need.

In addition, Meghalaya has launched a procurement logistics and equipment dashboard, a significant milestone in improving the healthcare landscape. This interactive platform streamlines the process for healthcare institutions to submit their requirements, enabling prompt and appropriate action. The implementation of this dashboard marks a crucial step towards enhancing healthcare delivery and ensuring that the necessary resources reach healthcare providers efficiently.

Furthermore, the Meghalaya Government is in the process of developing a transparent transfer and posting policy for healthcare workers. This policy will not only optimize staffing levels but also ensure equitable distribution of healthcare professionals across the state. The government’s aim is to strengthen the overall healthcare workforce and improve healthcare access in even the most remote areas.

Recognizing the importance of community engagement, the government is actively planning to establish village health councils. These councils will serve as platforms for meaningful dialogue between the community and healthcare authorities, ensuring that healthcare decisions align with the needs and aspirations of the people.

Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma expressed his confidence that these initiatives and policy decisions will revolutionize healthcare delivery in Meghalaya. The government’s unwavering commitment to enhancing healthcare accessibility, quality, and community participation will contribute to a healthier and more prosperous Meghalaya.

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.