Govt disburses funds among 53,832 beneficiaries

SHILLONG, Jan 10: In a bid to ensure prosperity of farmers, the state government on Tuesday distributed funds among 53,832 beneficiaries across the state, a statement here said.
Chief Minister Conrad Sangma also distributed funds amounting to Rs 1.66 crore under FOCUS+ programme among 3,329 producer households in Chokpot, South Garo Hills.
According to the statement, a total of Rs 26.91 crore has been transferred among 53,832 beneficiaries across the state till date under FOCUS+ programme.
During his visit, the chief minister also distributed 2,000 piglets among 500 beneficiaries in South Garo Hills under the PROGRESS scheme. “Also, high-yielding variety of Kuroiler poultry birds was distributed to 500 beneficiaries,” the statement said.
During the visit, Conrad also laid the foundation stone for the construction of Chokpot C&RD Block Office.
“We are happy to be conducting this funds and livestock distribution programme for the benefit of farmers, self-help groups and village organisations. Our government has been working tirelessly to uplift the status of farmers across Meghalaya. Our aim is to double their income by providing them 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 during the programme.