Women’s SHGs Drive Floriculture Growth, Lift Livelihoods in North Garo Hills, Meghalaya

Women’s self‑help groups in the North Garo Hills district of Meghalaya have turned to floriculture as a primary livelihood activity. The groups collectively cultivate a variety of ornamental flowers, leveraging local climate and soil conditions suitable for high‑value crops.
The shift to flower farming has opened fresh market avenues for the participants, allowing them to earn cash income beyond traditional subsistence agriculture. Members report improved household finances and greater confidence in managing collective resources.
Local observers note that the success of these SHGs could serve as a model for other remote hill communities seeking sustainable, low‑cost income generation, especially where conventional farming faces productivity constraints.