CM distributes FOCUS+ family benefit to 1200+ beneficiary households

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaSeptember 2, 2022

Commemorating the 75th birth anniversary of Late Speaker of Lok Sabha P.A. Sangma, Chief Minister of Meghalaya Conrad Sangma clicked to direct benefit transferred to more than 1200 households under newly launched FOCUS+ scheme, which aims to provide benefit to every farming household of the state on Thursday.

The Government of Meghalaya on this memorable day disbursed funds amounting to Rs. 32.30 Lakhs under FOCUS Farmer’s Welfare Programme and Rs. 12.69 Lakhs under of ‘FOCUS+ Benefit Scheme’ benefitting close to two thousand farmers.

In addition, funds totaling Rs.11.60 Lakhs were distributed to 23 Groups under the YESS Meghalaya Youth Empowerment Programme. YESS is a scheme launched to nurture the youth by empowering of youth organisations working towards social welfare and sports. 

Under the Rural Backyard Piggery Scheme, PROGRESS, 76 piglets were distributed to Pig Rearers based out of East Garo Hills District. PROGRESS will benefit 10000 farmers and will improve economic conditions of farming households of Meghalaya.