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Meghalaya Relaunches FOCUS+ in Garo Hills, Rolls Out Green Meghalaya Payouts

The initiative couples farmer payouts with conservation rewards to drive the government's Vision 2032 agenda.

Overview

  • Nearly 2,000 new beneficiaries were registered in North Garo Hills as cheques were handed out in Resubelpara under FOCUS+ Phase II.
  • In East Garo Hills, 1,608 beneficiaries were added and cheques worth about Rs 2.80 crore were distributed at the Williamnagar event.
  • Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong said roughly Rs 220 crore in assistance was issued to beneficiaries during the anniversary programme in Tura.
  • Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma linked the rollout to Vision 2032 targets and said Meghalaya is the country’s second fastest‑growing economy after Tamil Nadu.
  • Green Meghalaya incentives were disbursed to communities committed to protecting natural forests for at least 30 years, with officials also highlighting tributes to P. A. Sangma including a museum in Tura and plans for a book and film.