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Meghalaya-Assam CMs jointly inaugurates Karbi Hemtun & laid foundation for a 100-bedded Students’ Hostel cum Commercial Building in Shillong

Shillong, September 13, 2023: Chief Minister of Assam, Dr. Himanta B Sarma, alongside Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma, and the Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council, Dr. Tuliram Ronghang on Wednesday jointly inaugurated the Karbi Hemtun (Guest House) and laid the foundation for a 100-bedded Students’ Hostel cum Commercial Building in Shillong.

Congratulating the people of Karbi Anglong, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma commended the inauguration of the Karbi Hemtun and the commencement of work on the 100-bedded Students’ Hostel. He emphasized the significance of the event in fostering closer ties between Meghalaya and Assam.

He also took the opportunity to talk about the commitment of both the States in resolving the area of differences between both the States amicably.

He further highlighted the rich diversity of tribes and communities in the North East, expressing hope that the relationships between these diverse groups would be strengthened. He underscored the importance of celebrating the unique diversity while cherishing the commonality of culture and traditions in the region.

Praising the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for ensuring equitable development across Assam, he said, “In the state of Assam, all different sections of society and all different areas and communities are getting the kind of support and attention that they deserve.” He commended that the event demonstrates Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s commitment to inclusive development.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma echoed the significance of the day. “Today is another important day for our history.” He expressed gratitude to the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council for establishing the Karbi Hemtun, a guest house catering to the people from Karbi Anglong visiting Shillong.

Chief Minister Sarma thanked Meghalaya’s Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma, for gracing the occasion with his presence, underscoring the collaborative spirit between the two states.

The inauguration of the Karbi Hemtun and the foundation laying of the Students’ Hostel cum Commercial Building mark a significant step in fostering cooperation and development between Assam and 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.