SHILLONG, OCT 14: Meghalaya has bagged two prestigious SKOCH Silver Awards for excellence in agriculture and culture, bringing national recognition to the state’s push for sustainable farming and cultural preservation.
The State Biological Control Laboratory (SBCL) under the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and the Directorate of Arts and Culture were conferred the awards at Silver Oak Hall, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, on Tuesday.
The Agriculture department won the award in the Agriculture category for its project “Bioinputs Production Unit for Sustainable Agriculture: SBCL Meghalaya Initiative.”
The initiative focuses on production and dissemination of biofertilizers, biopesticides and biological control agents, promoting eco-friendly crop protection and nutrient management. It is a key driver of the state’s shift towards sustainable and organic agriculture.
The project was presented by Dr Pynhunlin Nola K Dohling, Scientific Officer (Rice), State Biological Control Laboratory, Upper Shillong.
The Directorate of Arts and Culture won the Silver Award in the Culture category for its “LARITI Performing Centre, Mawkasiang” project.
The centre has emerged as a major cultural infrastructure asset, providing a platform for performing arts, cultural events and artistic expression, while showcasing Meghalaya’s rich heritage and nurturing local talent.
The project was presented by Camelia Doreen Lyngwa, MCS, Special Secretary and Director of Arts and Culture.
According to an official statement, the awards recognise the Government of Meghalaya’s commitment to innovation, sustainable development, cultural preservation and effective public service delivery, and acknowledge the collective efforts of officers and staff behind the initiatives.
By Our Reporter
