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Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Meghalaya signs MoUs with 12 institutions to boost rural entrepreneurship under PMJVM
Meghalaya's Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs) have partnered with 12 institutions to enhance rural entrepreneurship under the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission (PMJVM). The agreements, formalized at a summit in Shillong, aim to provide technical training, R&D support, and capacity building. This initiative seeks to empower local communities by promoting value addition and market access for their products. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Guwahati: Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs) in Meghalaya have signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with 12 institutions across India to provide technical training, R&D support, and capacity-building agreements were formalized during the 'Summit for Rural Empowerment: Leveraging Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission PMJVM ),' held on Friday, July 25, 2025, at the State Convention Centre, Shillong. The summit was hosted by the Government of Meghalaya through the Meghalaya Basin Management Agency (MBMA) under the Planning, Investment Promotion & Sustainable Development event was attended by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma and Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Mazel Ampareen Lyngdoh, among summit highlighted Meghalaya's growing commitment to inclusive rural development and community-led entrepreneurship . PMJVM, spearheaded nationally by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, promotes value addition, innovation, and modern market linkages rooted in traditional knowledge and local Minister Conrad Sangma described the mission as transformative:'PMJVM is more than a scheme. It is a movement that promotes community-led innovation and long-term resilience for our forest and rural communities.'At the heart of PMJVM are the Van Dhan Vikas Kendras, rural centres run by Self-Help Groups (SHGs). These Kendras support value addition, processing, packaging, and marketing of forest, agricultural, horticultural, handloom, and handicraft products. Each VDVK typically involves around 300 SHG members and receives ₹15 lakh in funding for procurement, equipment, training, and working of July 2025, 169 VDVKs have been sanctioned across Meghalaya, directly benefiting thousands of rural families. These Kendras are already processing products like broom grass, bamboo, wild honey, turmeric, jackfruit, pineapple, millets, and more—turning traditional skills into thriving local Capacity Through MoUsA key highlight of the summit was the signing of 12 MoUs with national institutions, aimed at strengthening VDVKs through technical training, research and development, and capacity building. An additional 7 MoUs are expected to be signed in the coming partnerships will help bridge the gap between grassroots production and national-level expertise—bringing in improved technologies, enhanced processing techniques, and better product summit also saw the launch of a promotional teaser for 'Tribes India', the national retail platform operated by TRIFED under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. This platform will offer VDVKs a direct channel to showcase and sell their products in key markets across Minister Mazel Ampareen Lyngdoh emphasized the transformative impact of the mission:'This mission empowers our farmers, forest gatherers, and artisans to become producers and entrepreneurs. It lays the foundation for year-round income, value addition, and self-reliant communities.'Nationally, TRIFED has mobilized 3,958 Van Dhan Groups, covering over 55,000 SHGs and reaching 11.83 lakh rural beneficiaries. The PMJVM is also aligned with flagship initiatives like One District One Product (ODOP), GI tag promotion, and cross-ministerial collaborations with MSME, AYUSH, ICAR, and ahead, the Government of Meghalaya plans to establish over 250 new VDVKs, potentially benefiting around 75,000 individuals and mobilizing ₹37.5 crore to boost community-driven value addition and enterprise development.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Meghalaya inks 13 MoUs to drive rural economy
Shillong: Meghalaya govt on Friday inked 13 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with leading technical and research institutions to drive grassroots entrepreneurship. The MoUs were signed at the Summit for Rural Empowerment held at the State Convention Centre here. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now These partnerships — under Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission (PMJVM) — aim to transform rural enterprise development by facilitating technology transfer, product innovation, and access to national markets. Officials confirmed that six more MoUs are in the pipeline, poised to further energise the state's rural economy. The initiatives focus on converting local resources into high-value, eco-friendly products. Notable innovations under development include turning pineapple and banana waste into bio-fertilizers and packaging material, processing flowers into herbal dyes and 'gulal', extracting essential oils from medicinal plants, and developing nutraceuticals and value-added foods from millets, sweet potato, and tapioca. CM Conrad K Sangma, speaking at the event, said the summit reflects the govt's impact on farmers, women's collectives and rural communities. He added that nearly 55,000 self-help groups with over five lakh women have been formed in seven years, and that two lakh farmers and 20,000 producer groups are receiving govt support. He mentioned the CM Assure programme, through which Rs 50 crore was spent to stabilize prices for key crops.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Meghalaya signs 13 pacts to turn agri-waste into rural wealth, boost farmers' incomes
Shillong, With hundreds of tonnes of pineapple peels, banana stems, and flower waste going unused each year, the Meghalaya government on Friday signed 13 MoUs with leading technical and research institutions to convert farm and floral waste into organic compost and herbal colours, including gulal, officials said on Friday. Meghalaya signs 13 pacts to turn agri-waste into rural wealth, boost farmers' incomes The initiative also aims to promote the production of health foods from millets, sorghum, and maize as part of a broader push to boost rural entrepreneurship, improve farmers' incomes, and reduce environmental waste through value addition, they said. The pacts were signed during the Summit for Rural Empowerment at the State Convention Centre here and form part of the state's efforts under the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission to transform rural livelihoods through innovation, technology, and market linkages. Officials said six more pacts are likely to be signed and are expected to further strengthen livelihood initiatives in tribal and remote areas of the state. The government aims to shift from low-value primary production to high-value processing of local resources in a manner that is both economically and ecologically sustainable. Activities under the new MoUs include producing compost from fruit waste, extracting essential oils from medicinal plants, converting flowers into natural dyes, and developing nutritious food products from indigenous crops, officials added. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, speaking at the event, said the summit showcases the government's sustained commitment to farmers, women, and rural communities. Over the last seven years, the state has facilitated the formation of more than 55,000 SHGs involving over 5 lakh women, and extended support to over 2 lakh farmers and 20,000 farmer collectives, the CM said. Addressing concerns such as delays in seed supply, Sangma said the CM Farm Plus Scheme is expected to streamline farm input delivery and boost productivity. He also highlighted that the government has spent ₹50 crore in the past eight months under the CM Assure Programme to stabilise the prices of key crops like turmeric and betelnut. Agriculture Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh called PMJVM a "far-sighted transformation that is already bearing fruit.". She said flagship initiatives like the CM Farm Plus Scheme and the State Organic Farming Mission, currently implemented across 52,000 hectares and targeting 1 lakh hectares by 2028, are vital to reviving the rural economy. She also informed that 169 Vikas Divyangta Vikas Kendras have been sanctioned, benefiting over 50,000 people. Each VDVK supports 15 self-help groups of which 60 per cent are from tribal communities, and provides ₹15 lakh in financial assistance for equipment, training, and marketing support. Dr Vijay Kumar D of the Meghalaya Basin Management Agency said the MoUs will help convert VDVKs into viable rural enterprises by connecting them with reputed institutions across India. He also recalled Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's praise of Meghalaya as a self-reliant and resilient model for the country. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Meghalaya signs 13 pacts to turn agri-waste into rural wealth, boost farmers' incomes
SHILLONG: With hundreds of tonnes of pineapple peels, banana stems, and flower waste going unused each year, the Meghalaya government on Friday signed 13 MoUs with leading technical and research institutions to convert farm and floral waste into organic compost and herbal colours, including gulal, officials said on Friday. The initiative also aims to promote the production of health foods from millets, sorghum, and maize as part of a broader push to boost rural entrepreneurship, improve farmers' incomes, and reduce environmental waste through value addition, they said. The pacts were signed during the Summit for Rural Empowerment at the State Convention Centre here and form part of the state's efforts under the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission (PMJVM) to transform rural livelihoods through innovation, technology, and market linkages. Officials said six more pacts are likely to be signed and are expected to further strengthen livelihood initiatives in tribal and remote areas of the state. The government aims to shift from low-value primary production to high-value processing of local resources in a manner that is both economically and ecologically sustainable. Activities under the new MoUs include producing compost from fruit waste, extracting essential oils from medicinal plants, converting flowers into natural dyes, and developing nutritious food products from indigenous crops, officials added. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, speaking at the event, said the summit showcases the government's sustained commitment to farmers, women, and rural communities.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
AP one of the top-performing states in implementing Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission: Centre
Vijayawada: The Union govt showered praises on Andhra Pradesh for its outstanding performance in implementing Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission (PMJVM). In response to a question raised by Narasaraopet MP and TDP floor leader in the Lok Sabha, Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu, the ministry of tribal affairs provided comprehensive information on the mission's implementation across country. It revealed that Andhra Pradesh is one of the top-performing states in executing the mission. The state received funds amounting to Rs 709.50 lakh in 2018-19, along with the approval of 115 haath bazaars, one storage facility, and an additional infrastructure facility. The ministry stated that these measures aim to strengthen tribal markets and enhance opportunities to connect with value chains. About eight tribal art fairs were organized in the state during 2023-25, which played a crucial role in promoting tribal products, improving livelihoods, and increasing market access for artists. At the national level, it was disclosed that so far, 1,372 modern huts, 639 storage facilities, and 22 additional infrastructure projects have been approved. TRIFED has strengthened its promotional activities, organizing 61 art fairs and 20 exhibitions in 2023–24, and so far, 18 fairs and 30 exhibitions in 2023–25 period, according to the report. Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu congratulated the ministry and TRIFED, for the timely utilization of funds, effective monitoring, and continuous support for the socio-economic development of tribal communities.
