Aimed at promoting agroecological and natural/organic agricultural practices among Meghalaya’s farmers, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma formally inaugurated the Sustainable Land Management Meghalaya Project (SLM) and unveiled the Protection of Vulnerable Catchment Areas in Meghalaya (MegARISE) for the Umiew Catchment at a programme held at the State Convention Centre in Shillong on Tuesday.
Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma Monday informed Rs 344 crore has been sanctioned for protecting the catchments of areas of two important rivers - Umiew in East Khasi Hills District and Ganol in Garo Hills region