The State Biological Control Laboratory (SBCL) under the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and the Directorate of Arts and Culture, Government of Meghalaya, have been honoured with the prestigious SKOCH Silver Awards in the Agriculture and Culture categories, respectively. The awards were presented at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi.
The Agriculture Department received the recognition for its project, “Bioinputs Production Unit for Sustainable Agriculture: SBCL Meghalaya Initiative,” which promotes sustainable farming through the production of biofertilisers, biopesticides and biological control agents. Dr. Pynhunlin Nola K. Dohling, Scientific Officer (Rice), presented the project during the evaluation, Emphasising the laboratory’s innovative initiatives and contributions to sustainable agriculture.
Meanwhile, the Directorate of Arts and Culture was recognised for its project, “LARITI Performing Centre, Mawkasiang.” The project was presented by Camelia Doreen Lyngwa, Special Secretary and Director of Arts and Culture.
The awards underscore Meghalaya’s efforts to promote sustainable agricultural practices, preserve its cultural heritage and strengthen effective public service delivery through innovative initiatives.