From Our Correspondent
TURA, Oct 27: The A•chik Holistic Awakening Movement (AHAM) has expressed concern over the refusal by authorities to accept bank documents for Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme.
The PMFME is a government launched scheme aimed at promoting the growth and development of micro food processing businesses, contributing to the rural economy and generating employment opportunities in the state, the organisation said.
The AHAM pointed out that many individuals have reported that they were denied acceptance when attempting to submit their applications for the scheme which in turn, has directly impacted their ability to avail the benefits and support offered by the government under the scheme.
“Many villagers from different districts of Meghalaya who had applied for PMFME scheme are disappointed by the recent refusal of banks to accept bank documents, with some banks even advising them to not apply due to fear of fraud cases. However, the refusal has caused significant inconvenience to those attempting to avail the benefits of the government scheme,” AHAM general secretary Clinton R Marak said.
Pointing out that officers need to be made aware of the scheme whenever the government launches them, the organisation urged concerned authorities to rectify the anomaly.
The organization has also approached every District Horticulture Head of Department to promptly investigate the matter and take appropriate action against the refusal to accept bank documents for the scheme.
The organisation said the reason for refusal of bank documents should be clear and transparent. ‘It is crucial for the concerned staff members to receive necessary guidance and training to ensure that incidents of this nature do not occur in the future,’ Marak said.