One of the most famous stars of the north east in the culinary world hailing from the Garo tribe, Miss Nambie Jessica Marak, who created a sensation across India by bagging the runners up position in the Masterchef India competition of 2023, has joined the NPP at a special function in Athiyabari, Hahim in West Khasi Hills during an election meeting on Thursday.
Sangma's statement bears immense significance and comes as a response to opposition political parties who are allegedly attempting to strike an emotional chord by playing with the sentiments of the people in relation to tribal identity.
“As Chief Minister, when I travel to Delhi, I get recognition because of my father’s contribution to politics. My sister Agatha Sangma has been MP of Tura Lok Sabha for three terms, and she has been articulating concerns of not only Meghalaya and Northeast but of the indigenous people and Christians,” he said, while stating that leadership in Delhi has given due weightage to her voice.
Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma, today, inaugurated the Shiitake Mushroom and Training Centre funded by Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Ministry of DoNER and Government of Meghalaya at Upper Shillong in the presence of Minister, Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Ampareen Lyngdoh.
Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma, today, laid the Foundation Stone for construction of Artificial Football Turf at Umbuda Football Ground, Ri-Bhoi in presence of Sport Minister Shakliar Warjri.
The day-long event brought together key government officials, policymakers, and experts to deliberate on various aspects of governance, sustainable development, public service delivery, administrative infrastructure, and inter-departmental cooperation.
Scheduled from September 20 to 22, 2023, NEEMIE 2023 promises to be an assemblage of innovation, machinery marvels, and entrepreneurial spirit spanning over 35 machinery stalls.
The second installment of the Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) approach for restoration of Ganol Catchment, amounting to Rs 64.82 lakhs, was released and handed over to various community leaders.
Acknowledging the need for skill development and language proficiency, the Chief Minister spoke about opportunities for Meghalaya's workforce to explore jobs abroad, especially in countries like China, Japan, Germany, the UK, and Australia.
