Guwahati: Meghalaya chief minister Conrad K Sangma inaugurated the state’s first Centrifuged Latex Unit in Koksi Nengsat, East Garo Hills.
Designed to benefit 3,000 rubber growers, the Rs 18.8 crore modern facility processes natural rubber latex into high-quality centrifuged latex, catering to industries such as dipped goods and adhesives. This unit is managed and implemented by Sr Rose, founder of Mendipathar Multipurpose Cooperative Society (MMCS) and is funded by the State Government through Meghalaya Basin Management Agency (MBMA) with an amount of Rs 18.8 Crore.
Sangma commended all departments and individuals involved in the programme, emphasizing that the initiative would bring significant changes to the lives of people in Garo Hills and Meghalaya.
He stated, “Our state government has worked tirelessly since 2018 to improve farmers’ livelihoods and overcome various challenges. We have launched several programs and schemes, such as Focus, Focus+, and CM Farm+, to benefit our farmers.”
He highlighted that both the Prime Minister and state governments are in alignment to double farmers’ incomes and transform their livelihoods. “To achieve our target of a $10 billion economy, we need to improve livelihoods and opportunities for our farmers,” he noted.
Chief Minister highlighted several initiatives, noting that the Cooperative Society in Tikrikilla was supported to establish a factory producing Nokma Icecream, benefiting over a thousand farmers. He also mentioned the establishment of a Jackfruit Processing Unit in Rongara and a Mushroom Processing Unit by Sister Rose in Mendipathar.
Encouraging entrepreneurship, he invited individuals to set up finished rubber product factories, as raw materials are readily available in Meghalaya. He urged youths to seize these opportunities, stating, “We need to encourage youth to take up entrepreneurship. Through CM Elevate, we are supporting business ventures and promoting entrepreneurship in the state”.
During the event, the Chief Minister also laid the foundation for Meghalaya's first fruit dehydration unit. The project, costing Rs 23 Crore will be completed by November next year and will have a processing capacity of 7,400 MT fruits annually. The project will benefit over 5,000 farmers through assured procurement and improved price realization, reduce post-harvest losses, and generate employment opportunities.
Designed to benefit 3,000 rubber growers, the Rs 18.8 crore modern facility processes natural rubber latex into high-quality centrifuged latex, catering to industries such as dipped goods and adhesives. This unit is managed and implemented by Sr Rose, founder of Mendipathar Multipurpose Cooperative Society (MMCS) and is funded by the State Government through Meghalaya Basin Management Agency (MBMA) with an amount of Rs 18.8 Crore.
Sangma commended all departments and individuals involved in the programme, emphasizing that the initiative would bring significant changes to the lives of people in Garo Hills and Meghalaya.
He stated, “Our state government has worked tirelessly since 2018 to improve farmers’ livelihoods and overcome various challenges. We have launched several programs and schemes, such as Focus, Focus+, and CM Farm+, to benefit our farmers.”
He highlighted that both the Prime Minister and state governments are in alignment to double farmers’ incomes and transform their livelihoods. “To achieve our target of a $10 billion economy, we need to improve livelihoods and opportunities for our farmers,” he noted.
Chief Minister highlighted several initiatives, noting that the Cooperative Society in Tikrikilla was supported to establish a factory producing Nokma Icecream, benefiting over a thousand farmers. He also mentioned the establishment of a Jackfruit Processing Unit in Rongara and a Mushroom Processing Unit by Sister Rose in Mendipathar.
Encouraging entrepreneurship, he invited individuals to set up finished rubber product factories, as raw materials are readily available in Meghalaya. He urged youths to seize these opportunities, stating, “We need to encourage youth to take up entrepreneurship. Through CM Elevate, we are supporting business ventures and promoting entrepreneurship in the state”.
During the event, the Chief Minister also laid the foundation for Meghalaya's first fruit dehydration unit. The project, costing Rs 23 Crore will be completed by November next year and will have a processing capacity of 7,400 MT fruits annually. The project will benefit over 5,000 farmers through assured procurement and improved price realization, reduce post-harvest losses, and generate employment opportunities.
