Amid a major push to increase domestic production of palm oil, Meghalaya wants to stay away from palm oil plantations due to concerns over deforestation and its negative impact on biodiversity, as well as opposition by farmers.
Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Saturday flagged off 10 PRIME Agriculture Response Vehicles (ARVs), dedicated to assisting farmers and farmers' organizations in the Garo Hills region as part of the integrated program held at Tura, West Garo Hills.
