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.