Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma launches FOCUS+ Phase II in North Garo Hills and doubles Green Meghalaya coverage
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma launched the second phase of the FOCUS+ scheme at Resubelpara, North Garo Hills, on 4 March 2026 and announced that Green Meghalaya will expand by another 50,000 hectares.
Summary
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma launched the second phase of the FOCUS+ scheme at the Mini Stadium in Resubelpara, North Garo Hills, on 4 March 2026, with 2,000 additional beneficiaries registered and fresh registrations reopened. The 'Our Magnificent Meghalaya â Vision 2032' programme marked the 10th death anniversary of former Lok Sabha Speaker P.A. Sangma and eight years of the MDA Government. The Chief Minister announced that the Green Meghalaya programme, which covers 50,000 hectares, will expand by another 50,000 hectares to strengthen climate resilience and community-led forest management. Under the Green Meghalaya Plus model, landholders receive incentives of up to ₹20,000 per hectare per year through a Payment for Ecosystem Services framework. The Shillong Times reported that the first phase of FOCUS+ was launched in the district in 2022.
Key facts
- Date and place
- 4 March 2026, Resubelpara, North Garo Hills
- Launched by
- CM Conrad K. Sangma
- FOCUS+ Phase II
- 2,000 new beneficiaries; registrations reopened
- Green Meghalaya
- Covers 50,000 ha; to add another 50,000 ha
- Green Meghalaya Plus
- Up to ₹20,000 per hectare per year (Payment for Ecosystem Services)
- Occasion
- 10th death anniversary of P.A. Sangma; 8 years of MDA Government
Practice MCQs 3 questions
The second phase of Meghalaya's FOCUS+ scheme was launched on 4 March 2026 in which district?
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Correct answer: C â North Garo Hills
CM Conrad K. Sangma launched FOCUS+ Phase II at Resubelpara, North Garo Hills, with 2,000 additional beneficiaries.
The FOCUS+ Phase II launch on 4 March 2026 coincided with the 10th death anniversary of which leader?
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Correct answer: D â P.A. Sangma
The programme marked the 10th death anniversary of former Lok Sabha Speaker P.A. Sangma and eight years of the MDA Government.
Consider the following statements about Meghalaya's Green Meghalaya programme as announced on 4 March 2026: 1. The programme, covering 50,000 hectares, is to be expanded by another 50,000 hectares. 2. Under the Green Meghalaya Plus model, incentives of up to ₹20,000 per hectare per year are paid through a Payment for Ecosystem Services framework. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C â Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct, as reported by the Meghalaya Times and Northeast News: coverage will double from 50,000 hectares, and Green Meghalaya Plus pays up to ₹20,000 per hectare per year under a Payment for Ecosystem Services model.