Shillong, May 9: A significant agricultural initiative has taken off in Meghalaya with Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma flagging off a consignment of 1,700 metric tons of broomgrass from Khlieh Umsten in Ribhoi district on Friday.
The consignment, dispatched to the Central Warehousing Corporation in Guwahati for storage and auction to the highest bidders, marks a milestone in the state’s efforts to support farmers and stabilize agricultural markets.
The initiative falls under the CM-ASSURE program, a flagship scheme designed to shield farmers from market price volatility by focusing on non-perishable commodities with extended shelf lives.
During the event, the Chief Minister also distributed pick-up vehicles to beneficiaries of the CM-Elevate program, further empowering rural entrepreneurs and farmers.
Addressing the gathering, Sangma emphasized the government’s commitment to fostering agricultural development and improving farmer welfare. “We are working to create an ecosystem where agriculture and its value-added products can thrive,” he said, highlighting the need to increase production volumes to boost the state’s agricultural output.
The chief minister acknowledged challenges in scaling production but assured that collaborative efforts with stakeholders, communities, and entrepreneurs are underway to address them.
“The government is dedicated to transforming the rural economy through best agricultural practices,” Sangma added, underscoring the role of programs like CM-ASSURE and CM-Elevate in enhancing livelihoods and driving economic growth.
