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Meghalaya CM Launches Digital Disaster and Relief Monitoring System (DRMS)


Shillong, 4th April 2025: The Hon’ble Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Shri. Conrad K. Sangma today officially launched the Disaster and Relief Monitoring System (DRMS), a digital platform aimed at streamlining disaster reporting, relief processing, and fund disbursement in the state. The launch event was held at the Cabinet Room, with the participation of senior government officials, Deputy Commissioners and representatives from key departments.

A Step Towards Transparent & Efficient Disaster Relief

Addressing the gathering, the Hon’ble Chief Minister highlighted the need for a fast, transparent, and accountable relief system for disaster-affected communities.

“In times of crisis, every moment matters. The DRMS will ensure that relief reaches affected communities without delays or bureaucratic hurdles. This initiative marks a major step towards a fully digital and paperless disaster response system for Meghalaya,” said the Chief Minister.

The new system, developed by the Revenue & Disaster Management Department in collaboration with NIC Meghalaya, will serve as the mandatory platform for processing all relief-related applications under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF).

Key Features of DRMS

The DRMS platform introduces a range of technological advancements to improve the disaster response mechanism in Meghalaya:

➢ Real-Time Disaster Reporting: Enables instant logging of disaster incidents across all districts and blocks, improving response time.

➢ Automated Workflow: Facilitates seamless coordination between Block Development Officers (BDOs), District Administrations, and the Revenue & Disaster Management Department, ensuring quicker approvals.

➢ Transparent Fund Disbursement: Integrated with the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) for direct and secure transfer of relief funds to beneficiaries.

➢ Comprehensive Monitoring & Data Analytics: Generates real-time reports and analytics for better disaster response planning and policy decisions.

Strengthening Disaster Resilience in Meghalaya

With its official rollout from April 1, 2025, the Government of Meghalaya reaffirms its commitment to leveraging technology for faster, fairer, and more efficient disaster relief.

The DRMS will cover all types of natural disasters, including floods, landslides, cyclones, and earthquakes. To ensure smooth implementation, district administrations and all concerned departments will undergo training on using the system effectively.

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.