Govt to set up DFP

SHILLONG, MAY 16: The Meghalaya Democratic Alliance government has approved the proposal to set up the Directorate of Food Processing which will benefit the farmers in the state.

Addressing the media after the Cabinet meeting held here on Wednesday, deputy chief minister Prestone Tynsong said, “We have approved the proposal for the setting up of the Directorate of Food Processing under the Agriculture department.”

Stating that it is a very good initiative taken up by the government, Tynsong said the decision was after taken into consideration that various agricultural produces including fruits go waste in the absence of proper infrastructure.

“Therefore, the directorate will look into matter and I am sure with its creation it will be of great help to our farmers,” he said while informing that the government is also encouraging entrepreneurs who are interested in setting up food processing units in the state.

Asked, the deputy chief minister said that the Agriculture department has been asked to work out the details including the manpower required and to ensure minimum expenditure is involved.

Meanwhile, the Cabinet has also approved the amendment of the Meghalaya Health Service Rules, 1990 which is related to the promotion of doctors.

By Our Reporter