Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Meghalaya to Transform Agri-Waste into Rural Wealth Through 13 Pacts
The government of Meghalaya is making a plan to help farmers and the environment.
They are signing agreements to turn things like pineapple peels and flower waste into useful products.
They will make compost from fruit waste, extract oils from plants, and create natural dyes.
This will help farmers earn more money and reduce waste.
The government is also supporting farmers and women through various programs to improve the rural economy.
Meghalaya government signed 13 MoUs to convert agri-waste into compost and dyes.
The initiative aims to boost rural entrepreneurship and farmers' incomes.
Activities include producing compost, extracting oils, and developing food products.
The government is committed to supporting farmers, women, and rural communities.
CM Farm Plus Scheme and State Organic Farming Mission are key initiatives.
- Who
- The Meghalaya government and various technical and research institutions.
- What
- Meghalaya signed 13 MoUs to convert farm waste into compost and dyes.
- When
- The pacts were signed on Friday.
- Where
- Shillong, Meghalaya.
- Why
- To transform rural livelihoods, boost farmers’ incomes, and reduce waste.
- MoUs Signed
- 13
- Focus
- Converting farm and floral waste
- Key Products
- Organic compost, herbal colors, essential oils, nutritious food
- CM Farm Plus Scheme
- To streamline farm input delivery
- State Organic Farming Mission
- Targeting 1 lakh hectares by 2028