Meghalaya Collaborates With UN World Food Program To Enhance Food Security

SHILLONG: The Meghalaya Government has joined hands with the United Nations World Food Programme (UN-WFP), aiming to enhance the Public Distribution System (PDS) and explore strategies for improved food security across the state.

The decision followed a meeting that was held in Shillong on November 18.

Elisabeth Faure, the Country Director of UN-WFP, and Comingone Ymbon, the Minister in charge of Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs, attended the event.

The meeting focused on addressing current issues within the PDS, along with evaluating strategies to boost transparency and accountability in the supply chain in the context of Meghalaya.

A discussion was held in order to formulate a collaborative roadmap that aligns with the state’s objective for food security in Meghalaya.

Moreover, the meeting drafted an initiative that aims to share best practices from other states and global insights on successful models implemented by WFP in the country.

To ensure efficient delivery of essential commodities to beneficiaries, participants deliberated on leveraging advanced technologies and innovative practices.

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