MEGHALAYA FARMERS' (EMPOWERMENT) COMMISSION

<p class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1  text-editor-left">A statutory body created by an act of the Meghalaya State Legislative Assembly through the Meghalaya Farmers’ (Empowerment) Commission Act, 2019 (Act No.22 of 2019), the Meghalaya Farmers’ (Empowerment) Commission is the first of its kind institution in the country mandated to serve as the bridge between the farmers and the Government to better enunciate the voice of the farmers, study and identify key issues of the farmers in the State of Meghalaya and also suggest remedial measures to make the farming sector more attractive and remunerative for farmers and youth through the formulation of long-term and short-term policy measures including but not limited to climate change, sustainable farming practices, implementation of various commodity specific Missions, markets and international agreements, their impact on farmers and farming activities and devise ways and means for better implementation of Government policies relating to agriculture, allied sectors, food processing and value chain development in the State of Meghalaya. The Commission shall render such advice to the Government of Meghalaya on all matters connected therewith and incidental thereto and assist the Government in formulating appropriate policies and programmes for mitigation as well as adaptation.</p>