New scheme FOCUS+ launched to benefit all Households of Meghalaya

Hon’ble Chief Minister of Meghalaya Shri. Conrad Sangma has launched FOCUS+ as an expansion to his flagship initiative FOCUS to benefit all households across Meghalaya. In its new format, FOCUS+ will provide an opportunity to families to take up additional activities and contribute towards agriculture value chain development.

Under this scheme, a financial aid of Rs 5,000/- per household will be provided directly to the beneficiary’s bank account. Speaking at the event, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Mr. Conrad K Sangma said, “FOCUS is very close to my heart, because it helped a large section of our farming community! And FOCUS+ will provide much needed aid to ensure every family in rural Meghalaya is empowered to realize their true potential”.

The scheme launched at an event in Resubelpara, North Garo Hills, is likely to provide aid to large sections of Meghalaya’s rural population and will look to transform lives of the people of the State.

By Business Correspondent