WJH village beneficiaries get funds, livestock

SHILLONG, Nov 3: Residents of Raliang village in Laskein Block of West Jaintia Hills were on Thursday provided funds and livestock by the state government in a bid to promote sustainable livelihood.
According to a statement, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, during his visit to Raliang village, disbursed funds amounting to Rs 2.07 lakhs under FOCUS+.
Similarly, for the self-help groups (SHGs) of Laskein Block, Community Investment Fund (CIF) of Rs 61.80 lakh was handed over to 10 village organisations.
A total of 13 youth organisations of Laskein Block also received Rs 5.40 lakh under state government’s YESS Meghalaya programme.
“Moreover, under the Rural Backyard Piggery Scheme, PROGRESS, 1,068 piglets (three females and one male each) were distributed among 267 farmer households from West Jaintia Hills,” the statement informed.
Speaking on the occasion, the chief minister said reiterated the government endeavours for the uplift of state farmers. “We are happy to be conducting this funds and livestock distribution programme for the benefit of farmers, self-help groups and youth organisations of West Jaintia Hills. Our government has been working tirelessly to uplift the status of farmers across Meghalaya. Our aim is to double their income by providing them with more and more avenues of sustainable livelihoods. During the past four and a half years, we have championed several programs on a mission mode to bring about a positive turnaround,” Conrad said.