Agri-Horti

Agriculture and Horticulture stand as the cornerstones of the State's growth story. These sectors not only contribute significantly to the economy but also provide sustenance and livelihoods to a large portion of the population.

Key projects

• Jackfruit Processing Unit in Gulpani Nokat, South Garo Hills
  On 8 February 2024, the world’s remotest jackfruit processing unit engrained with sustainability at its core was inaugurated at Rongara by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Meghalaya. This unit is set to process over 700 MT of Jackfruit annually and quadruple the incomes of about 8,000 farmers. The unit is fully owned and managed by the Rongara Agri Food Processing Cooperative Society from Gulpani Nokat which has over 50 members comprising of small and marginal farmers.
• Meghalaya’s Largest Solar Powered Agro Food Park
  With over 4,000 members spread throughout 11 blocks of 4 districts of Garo Hills and having an impact on the lives of over 10,000 farmers, the All-Garo Hills Multipurpose Cooperative Society is one of Meghalaya's largest cooperative societies. Under the aegis of AGHMPCS, the Garo Hills Agro Food Park was setup, which can process 1000MT of raw produce annually, including mustard, cashew, ginger, cocoa and arecanut. Additionally, the facility serves as a trade hub for more than 1000 MT of raw and semi-processed agricultural products. The park is also home to Meghalaya's largest decentralized solar power plant, with a power generation potential of 200kWp