Meghalaya CM launches FOCUS+ scheme for farmers
First Published: 29th July, 2022 18:05 IST
Meghalaya Chief Minsiter Conrad Sangma unveiled FOCUS+ as an extension of his flagship initiative FOCUS to assist all households in the state. Families will have the chance to participate in
Meghalaya Chief Minsiter Conrad Sangma unveiled FOCUS+ as an extension of his flagship initiative FOCUS to assist all households in the state. Families will have the chance to participate in more activities and advance the development of the agricultural value chain due to FOCUS+’s new format.
In accordance with this programme, Rs 5,000 per household financial assistance will be sent to the beneficiary’s bank account.
The scheme unveiled during an event in Resubelpara, North Garo Hills, is intended to offer assistance to significant numbers of the state’s rural residents and work to transform lives.
Meghalaya, a state that appears to be on track to achieving its vision of being among the top 10 states in 10 years, a state that is progressing rapidly in many areas, including receiving a top rating in the NITI Aayog’s Innovation Index, ranking among the best in the startup ecosystem, and receiving global awards and recognition.
Since its initial launch in March 2021, FOCUS has benefited 2.45 lakh farmers. It was started to increase agri-economic activity by collectivising Producer Groups to farm and non-farm produce.
A FOCUS+ card would be given to households as identification along with a cash transfer of Rs. 5,000 as a family benefit under FOCUS+. To receive the benefit, people would need to register with a producer group. This is an additional benefit from the FOCUS scheme worth more than Rs. 5,000 to the producer group account.
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