Agriculture Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh has voiced concern over Meghalaya’s persistent water shortage, despite the state receiving the highest rainfall globally. She noted that many communities, particularly in rural areas, continue to face severe water scarcity, especially in terms of access to safe drinking water. Emphasizing the urgency of the situation, Lyngdoh called for sustainable and long-term solutions to combat the growing water crisis.
She acknowledged the valuable support from NABARD, which has approved six projects covering 1,620 hectares, focusing on spring rejuvenation, water conservation, and livelihood enhancement. These spring-shed development efforts, she said, require consistent attention and assistance.
Lyngdoh also praised NABARD for empowering tribal communities by sanctioning 16 projects worth ₹24.10 crore, positively impacting over 5,000 tribal households. Highlighting agricultural growth, she stated that Meghalaya is making notable progress, especially in food processing, with products reaching national and international markets.
She urged NABARD to boost investment in food processing, calling it a promising sector. Since RIDF’s launch, 1,742 projects worth ₹2,532.35 crore have been sanctioned, enhancing rural connectivity and agricultural productivity.
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