Department of Information and Public Relations

Press Release No. 612/17

WORKSHOP ON GREEN ECONOMY INITIATIVE HELD

A one day workshop on Green Economy Initiative, organised by the Meghalaya Basin Development Authority (MBDA), was held today at the State Convention Centre, Shillong wherein the Chief Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, Shri K. S. Kropha graced the inaugural programme as Chief Guest. Principal Secretary, Planning etc. and CEO, MBDA, Shri R. M. Mishra, PCCF, Forest & Environment Department, Shri C. P. Marak, Deputy CEO, MBDA, Shri S. Sahai, OSD, INR, MBDA, Shri L. Shabong and Director, MBDA, Shri A. B. S. Swer among others were also present during the inaugural programme. The workshop saw the active participation of entrepreneurs and farmers from all the Districts of the State. Shri K. S. Kropha in his inaugural address, stressed on the need to have a better mechanism in converting the greenery of the State into an asset for a sustainable livelihood. While lamenting on the fact that most of the natural resources are in abundance in the State but is left untapped and unexplored, the Chief Guest said that whatever the causes are, these can be well addressed by the community at large and added that as far as green economy is concerned what we need to look into more seriously is in the context of economy, how by overcoming the challenges we can exploit the abundance and make it more favourable for the economic growth of the State. He also urged upon the participants to make efforts in uplifting the initiative of preserving the natural resources of the State. The inaugural programme was followed by a technical session on topics namely, “Water Security for the Village”, “Catchment Area Protection” and “Green Economy for Sustainable Livelihood”.

Press Release No. 613/17

ADMISSION NOTICE

The Principal, Food Craft Institute, Tura invites eligible and interested local candidates for admission into its various short term diploma courses in confectionery and hospitality related trades like food & beverage making, front office operation etc. for the academic session 2017-18. The courses will prepare potential candidates for employment in fast expanding hotel and catering industries in star hotels. For detailed information, contact The Principal, Food Craft Institute, Tura, Najing Bajar, opposite Central School, Tourism Complex, Orchid Lodge, Tura.

Press Release No. 614/17

DC VISITS HEALTH CENTRES

The Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills District, Shillong, Shri P. S. Dkhar visited the Bishnupur Urban Health Centre and Mawlai Nongkwar Urban Health Centre on 5th May, 2017 for reviewing the preparatory activities of health facilities for the upcoming Mission Indradhanush (MI) to be held from 8th – 15th May, 2017 across the District. The Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by District Medical & Health Officer, East Khasi Hills, Shillong, Dr. M. R. Basaiawmoit, District MCH Officer, Dr. J. B. Ranee, Urban Health Consultant, Dr. M. Shadap and District Programme Manager, NHM, East Khasi Hills, Shillong, Shri W. Pamdhai. The Deputy Commissioner interacted with the Medical Officers, Nurses and ASHAs on the preparatory activities and also reviewed the micro-plans of the facilities.