TURA, Feb 25: The MDA Government is mulling set-up of at least 50 Prime Hubs which will impart training and know-how to farmers, entrepreneurs, self-help groups (SHGs) and the youths in Meghalaya.
Chief Minister Conrad Sangma informed this during his address after inaugurating the Krimkro PRIME Hub, Slaughter Unit & Meat Processing Unit in Dalu, West Garo Hills, on Friday.
Informing about various challenges, the chief minister said that the government is trying to address the same through initiatives like FOCUS and Prime Hubs.
He added that through Prime Hubs, the farmers, entrepreneurs, SHGs and youths are imparted training, skill and knowledge in storing, packaging and marketing the products.
“The government is contemplating on setting up at least 50 Prime Hubs across the state and these Prime Hubs also serve as Integrated Collection Centres for the farmers,” he said.
Conrad also distributed cheques worth Rs 42.10 lakh to 50 producer groups under FOCUS at Dalu.
During his visit to Dalu, he also inspected the ongoing work of the Tura-Dalu road.
Later, the Chief Minister also visited the Dalu PHC and interacted with expectant mothers.
In his address, the chief minister said that the government is renovating, refurbishing and upgrading various health centers through funds from the World Bank and through the state’s own budgetary allocation. “The Dalu PHC definitely needs renovation and I assure you that the renovation of the PHC with the need for staff quarters and possibly the extension of the PHC building will be taken up on a priority basis,” he said.
Meanwhile, at Dimapara in South Garo Hills, he distributed cheques worth Rs 82.10 lakh to producer groups in Gasuapara Block under the FOCUS programme.