SHILLONG: The Chief Minister’s Meghalaya Entrepreneurship Recognition Award is an effort of the government to support the entrepreneurs and start-ups in the state.
In a statement, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said every month it recognises an ‘Entrepreneur of the Month’ and help them expand their business by awarding them Rs 1 lakh.
“The initiative also gives them the opportunity to network and connect with investors and help build their market strength. My government is committed to supporting our entrepreneurs who shape our state’s ecosystem and help our economy thrive”, the CMO said.
The statement referred to the stories of three entrepreneurs from Meghalaya.
Perastill R. Sangma of ‘Aslida Food Products’ is a manufacturer of products made of locally available fruits. Through the award money, Perastil has now built a small production facility for his business.
Dasumarlin Majaw of ‘Smoky Falls Tribe Coffee’ is an organic coffee manufacturer. Dasumarlin’s business started in her garage at home and she now runs a small café in Police Bazar.
James E. Dkhar of ‘Nela Handloom Training Centre’ is a textile producer who trains and employs local weavers. James now has a growing local market and continues to empower local weavers.
According to the CMO, the initiative is also supported by the Meghalaya Institute of Entrepreneurship (MIE) which is a nodal institution in the state for facilitating rapid economic transformation through entrepreneurship education and promotion of micro-enterprises involving the youth, women and other critical target groups in the state.
