Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma launches multi-scheme farm package in Tura; Ginger Mission to cover 15,000 more farmers
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma rolled out a multi-scheme agricultural support package at Tura on 20 April 2026, including an expansion of the state's Ginger Mission to more than 15,000 additional farmers.
Summary
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma rolled out a multi-scheme agricultural support package for farmers at an input distribution programme in Tura on 20 April 2026. He said more than 70% of households in Meghalaya depend on agriculture. Under the Ginger Mission, launched in 2022, the state has invested over ₹62 crore and benefited more than 19,000 farmers, and coverage is to be extended to over 15,000 more. Inputs were also distributed under the Organic Manure Scheme, which supports low-cost vermicomposting units, and the Vegetable Development Scheme.
Key facts
- Event
- Input distribution programme, Tura, 20 April 2026
- Chief Minister
- Conrad K. Sangma
- Ginger Mission
- Since 2022; ₹62 crore+; 19,000+ farmers; to add 15,000+
- Other schemes
- Organic Manure Scheme (vermicomposting); Vegetable Development Scheme
- Dependence
- Over 70% of households depend on agriculture
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Where did Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma roll out a multi-scheme agricultural support package on 20 April 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Tura
The package was rolled out at an input distribution programme in Tura.
Meghalaya's Ginger Mission, which is being expanded to over 15,000 more farmers, was launched in which year?
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Correct answer: C — 2022
The Ginger Mission was launched in 2022; the state has invested over ₹62 crore benefiting more than 19,000 farmers.