Initiatives Undertaken by the Commission

Since its inception, the Meghalaya Farmers’ (Empowerment) Commission has come up with several ground breaking initiatives aimed at improving the livelihoods of farmers, catalyzing agri-preneurship and sensitizing all sections of society, makers and practitioners of policy to the issues of the farming sector.

Govt of Meghalaya secures the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Lakadong Turmeric

A new chapter for Meghalaya’s Lakadong begins now. Congratulations to the Lakadong Turmeric Cooperative Union Limited, Jowai, and the Directorate of Horticulture, Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Govt of Meghalaya for securing the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Lakadong Turmeric on March 30, 2024. The journey towards obtaining the GI for Lakadong began […]

Govt of Meghalaya secures the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Lakadong Turmeric

Strategic meeting of the MFEC with Lakadong Turmeric Farmers, the Director of Horticulture, District Horticulture Officers, West Jaintia Hills and Mr. Bhanu Pratap Singh, Executive Director, NE Farm Sales Promotion.

Strategic meeting of the MFEC with Lakadong Turmeric Farmers, the Director of Horticulture, District Horticulture Officers, West Jaintia Hills and Mr. Bhanu Pratap Singh, Executive Director, NE Farm Sales Promotion, to discuss the way forward for the farmers against the backdrop of the grant of GI Tag certification for Lakadong Turmeric.

Exposure trip of Mawlai FED Agro Producer Co. Ltd. to West Jaintia Hills Farmers Producer Co. Ltd. sponsored by Meghalaya Farmers' (Empowerment) Commission.

Member of Mawlai FED Agro Producer Co. Ltd visited the Processing Unit of West Jaintia Hills Farmers Producer Co. Ltd to learn about Turmeric Processing as part of a Sponsored Exposure visit by MFEC.

Installation of First Ever Hydraulic Press Machine Available For Extraction of Mass Quantity of Fruit Juice at The North East Fruit Wine Incubation Centre (NEFWIC)

10, February 2024

Installation of First Ever Hydraulic Press Machine Available For Extraction of Mass Quantity of Fruit Juice at The North East Fruit Wine Incubation Centre (NEFWIC). The Hydraulic Press is Designed by Shri Nathaniel Lyngdoh, Agriculture Executive Engineer & SE I/C (Mechanical) Directorate of Agriculture.

MOU for Licensing of Bioinoculants (Biofertilizers and Biopesticides) was catalyzed by Meghalaya Farmers (Empowerment) Commission (MFEC) between CAU-CPGSAS, Umiam, Meghalaya and M/s Larry Enterprise, Tura, Meghalaya.

28, January 2024

A Memorandum of Agreement for Licensing of Bioinoculants (Biofertilizers and Biopesticides) was catalyzed by Meghalaya Farmers (Empowerment) Commission (MFEC) between CAU-CPGSAS, Umiam, Meghalaya and M/s Larry Enterprise, Tura, Meghalaya. The MOA was signed in the office of the Meghalaya Farmers (Empowerment) Commission (MFEC) on 28th January 2024 in the presence of Sri K N Kumar, […]

Handover of Millet Milling Machine to Ms. Suklin Dohling

17, January 2024

Handing over of a Millet Milling Machine, inducted by the Meghalaya Farmers (Empowerment) Commission to Ms. Suklin Dohling's, an entrepreneur facilitated and handheld by the KVK, East Khasi Hills. Suklin's story is a testament to the power of collaboration, dedication, and the transformative impact that support from organizations like the KVK, East Khasi Hills, and […]

Meeting on WhatsApp Based Automated Livestock Helpline System

01, December 2023

Meeting with Dr. Heliko K Marak, Director of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department along with Dr H P Paul, Deputy Director Admin, Gavin C Shullai, Programme Head, 1917iTEAMS and Willey Syiem, ARC coordinator, and Aldon M Pariat Mylliem, PROPRIETOR OF INTOWN SOLUTIONS, regarding WhatsApp based Automated Livestock Farmer Helpline System.

Review Meeting with FPOs

15, November 2023

A One day review meeting on formation and promotion of 10,000 FPOs for IAs, CBBOs and FPOs was held on 15th November 2023 at Vivanta Shillong.

MLDP

14, November 2023

A three day Management & Leadership Development Program by renowned trainer, Prof H. V. Bhatt, Ex-Director, IRMA, was organized by the MFEC for newly appointed Meghalaya Agriculture Service (III) officers on the 14th-16th November 2023 at The Habitat.

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