Ampati, Feb 24: Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma, on Thursday informed that the financial support given by the state government to beneficiaries under the FOCUS programme is an “assistance and not a loan”.
Speaking to a gathering of producer groups, farmers and the general public at Salmanpara Multi Facility Centre in South West Garo Hills on Thursday, where the CM also distributed cheques to the producer groups, he highlighted the salient features and objectives of the FOCUS programme.
“Similarly there are number of programs which we have initiated under a mission mode for which the government has allocated Rs. 700 crores to create livelihood opportunities for our women, farmers and youth,” he said. He also said that people can seek assistance for their farming activities through the Integrated Village Cooperative Societies.
While urging the people to use the financial assistance for the welfare of the group to increase production, increase the income and to increase farming activities he also asked the people to take interest in the different livelihood schemes and programs of the government.
During the programme, he gave out cheques amounting to Rs 21.1 lakh to 32 producer groups with 424 members and also urged the members of the groups to work as a team with cooperation and understanding among themselves.
Under the Zikzak Block, South West Garo Hills, cheques worth Rs 27.80 lakhs were distributed to 42 producer groups. The FOCUS programme which is being implemented in a mission mode has not only been able to help famers earn the highest income in the country but has also helped them to upscale their farming activities and livelihoods.
Under the FOCUS program at Zikzak Block, #SouthWestGaroHills, cheques worth ₹27.80 Lakhs were distributed to 42 Producer Groups.
Not only do our farmers earn the highest income in the country, FOCUS has helped them upscale their farming activities & livelihoods@nstomar pic.twitter.com/LV3Gqi0XAQ
— Conrad Sangma (@SangmaConrad) February 24, 2022
During his day long visit to South west Garo Hills, the Chief Minister also inspected various ongoing developmental projects in the district. He inspected the Bandalkona Combined Water Supply Scheme under Jal Jeevan Mission under the Betaking Block. The Water Supply Scheme has provided 100% Fixed Household Tap Connection (FHTC) to Bandalkona and works are ongoing to achieve 100% FHTC for another three villages under it covering a total of 302 households by April 2022. The Chief Minister also inspected the Garobadha-Ampati-Samati road. The road is in an advanced stage of completion.
Inspected the Bandalkona Combined Water Supply Scheme under @jaljeevan_ at Betasing Block. The WSS has provided 100% FHTC to Bandalkona & works are ongoing to achieve 100% FHTC for another 3 villages under it, covering a total of 302 households by April 2022@gssjodhpur pic.twitter.com/OtOzNyNrAo
— Conrad Sangma (@SangmaConrad) February 24, 2022
