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Agriculture
Meghalaya CM vows to make state India's top organic‑coverage region
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 03:10 AM
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The Chief Minister of Meghalaya announced plans to expand organic farming, aiming to become the nation’s largest organic‑coverage state.
The Chief Minister of Meghalaya told reporters that the state will pursue an aggressive push to increase the area under organic cultivation, with the goal of becoming the largest organic‑coverage state in India, according to the Times of India.
Meghalaya has already been recognised for its substantial organic farming footprint, and the CM said the new drive will build on existing farmer initiatives and traditional practices.
The administration plans to roll out training programmes, financial incentives and certification assistance to help growers transition to certified organic methods, aiming to boost farmer incomes and promote sustainable agriculture.
While no specific timeline was disclosed, officials indicated that the policy framework will be finalised in the coming months, positioning Meghalaya as a model for other states seeking to expand organic agriculture.
Meghalaya has already been recognised for its substantial organic farming footprint, and the CM said the new drive will build on existing farmer initiatives and traditional practices.
The administration plans to roll out training programmes, financial incentives and certification assistance to help growers transition to certified organic methods, aiming to boost farmer incomes and promote sustainable agriculture.
While no specific timeline was disclosed, officials indicated that the policy framework will be finalised in the coming months, positioning Meghalaya as a model for other states seeking to expand organic agriculture.