Department of Information and Public Relations

Press Release No. 877/07

LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY EXHIBITION ORGANISED

As part of the observance of the Year of the Farmer 2007, the District level Livestock & Poultry Exhibition was organized by the Animal Husbandry & Veterinary (AH & Vety) Department, Tura at Police Parade Ground, Tura, West Garo Hills District on November 27, 2007. The one day exhibition is aimed at giving farmers the important information on cattle rearing, poultry farming and helps the farmers raise their economic conditions.

More than 10 stalls were put up during the exhibition, where Kuroiler birds, Broiler rabbits, jersey cows, turkeys, pigs as well as dairy products were displayed and sold. Line departments like Horticulture, etc, also participated in the exhibition.

Chief Executive Member, GHADC, Mr. E A Sangma, while speaking as the Chief Guest on the occasion, called upon the farmers to learn from this exhibition and improve their farming skills and also urged the farmers to work in coordination with the departmental officers.

West Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner, Mr. E P Kharbhih said that this exhibition shows that there are plenty to do in life and stressed on convergence and cluster approach for faster growth and development.

The Joint Director (Planning), AH & Vety, Dr. D Lyngdoh gave the introductory address while the Director, AH & Vety, Dr. D Khonglah chaired the inaugural programme. GHADC Chairman Mr. J R Marak, Joint Director, AH & Vety (Garo Hills), Dr. E W Momin and SDVO, Ampati, Mr. K D Sangma were among others who spoke on the occasion.

Press Release No. 878/07

DISTRICT LEVEL EXHIBITION ON REGP UNITS HELD

A week long District Level Exhibition on REGP Units organized by Meghalaya Khadi and Village Industries Board (MKVIB), Tura began on November 26, 2007 at Phulbari Youth Club, Phulbari, West Garo Hills District.

Mr. Porimal Rava, former Minister, while speaking as the Chief Guest on the occasion, said that Khadi is a movement initiated by Mahatma Gandhi and therefore needs to be preserved. Mr. Rava said that KVIB is one sector which generates employment and bring changes in the economic conditions of the people, he added.

Earlier, the welcome address wad delivered by Mr. P K Chakraborty while the function was chaired by Mr. R P Kharpuri, CEO, MKVIB, Shillong and Mr. E M Sangma, EO Williamnagar offered the vote of thanks.

Press Release No. 879/07

DISTRICT LEVEL EXHIBITION CUM LIVESTOCK SHOW ORGANISED

The Meghalaya Minister for Animal Husbandry & Veterinary (AH & Vety) Department, Mr. Paul Lyngdoh inaugurated a one day District Level Exhibition-cum-Livestock show on November 22, 2007 at the office premises of the Manager, Zonal Feed Mill Umsning, Ri Bhoi District. The exhibition was organized by the District AH & Vety, Ri Bhoi District as part of the observation of the Year of the Farmer 2007.

Mr. Lyngdoh in his inaugural speech said that Agriculture, being the backbone of the economy of the State, has been given special attention by the Government especially in Ri Bhoi District because of its feasible conditions to agriculture and farming. Lamenting over the fact that the State still depends on others States of the country for food products, he assured the people that the government will continue in its initiatives to improve the quality of agriculture and farming in the State and called upon the farmers to tap the resources and farming technology provided by the government. Lastly he expressed confidence that the farmers will benefit by the agriculture and farming products provided by the government in this exhibition.

Press Release No. 880/07

MEGHALAYA AT THE INDIA INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR 2007

The 27th India International Trade Fair 2007 which was being held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi since November 14, 2007 finally came to a conclusion on November 27, 2007.

In its two week participation, Meghalaya showcased its resources in the field of cane and bamboo works, processed foods, aromatic species, traditional attires and musical instruments, agricultural and horticultural products. For its well presented Pavilion, Meghalaya bagged the 1st prize for excellent display in the North East Category.

Being the Focus State of this year’s Fair, Meghalaya also organized four seminars focusing in Information Technology, Tourism, Industries, and Agriculture/Horticulture. The aim of such seminars was to give potential investors an overview of what the State has to offer in terms of resources and in turn woo them to invest in the State.

The Seminars on “Investment Opportunities – Information Technology Sector” and “Investment Opportunities – Tourism Sector” were held on November 16, 2007. Meghalaya Chief Minister, Dr. D D Lapang graced both seminars as the Chief Guest. The seminars on “Investment in Industries for a Progressive Meghalaya” and “Horticulture in Meghalaya – The Road Ahead” were held on November 26, 2007. Mrs. Sushma Singh, Secretary DoNER and Mr. Jairam Ramesh, Union Minister of State, Commerce attended the Seminars as the Chief Guest respectively.

In addition to drawing attention to the vast resources of the State, the Fair also provided a platform for Meghalaya to display its rich traditional heritage in the cultural programmes. In the first cultural show held on November 23, 2007 at the Shrinagar Theatre, the Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Mr. P R Kyndiah was the Chief Guest. A number of people turned out to witness the gala event.

The Union Minister of DoNER, Mr. Mani Shankar Aiyar attended the Meghalaya Day Celebration on November 27, 2007 as the Chief Guest. He was accompanied by Mr. S S Gupta, Resident Commissioner, Meghalaya House, New Delhi, Mr. V S Oberoi, Principal Secretary, Government of Meghalaya, Mr. A Som, Commissioner & Secretary, Industries Department, Mr. J Lyngdoh, Secretary Finance among others.

Cultural troupes of the State enthralled the audience with their graceful and rhythmic presentation of the dances of Meghalaya as well as display of rich traditional attires of the Khasis, Jaintias and Garos.