Meghalaya Co-operatives proudly represent about 1,339 member societies including 179 Primary Agricultural Co-operative Societies (PACS) with 1,690 members in the state of Meghalaya. It is nestled in the lap of the Himalayan foot hills in the Northeastern part of India and shares international borders with China, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal. It is no surprise that these co-operatives represent a highly distinct flavour of India.
A land of breathtaking natural beauty which abounds in sylvan hills, evergreen forests, abundant natural resources, beautiful waterfalls, orchids and butterflies, 11% of the Meghalayan land is under cultivation and about 80% of the population earns their living from agrarian activities. As such, they are directly and indirectly dependent on agriculture. The State also abounds in horticultural products that range from oranges, pineapple and banana to jack fruit and carambola. Cashew nut is also grown in abundance in parts of the Garo Hills Region. With a very rich and ancient weaving heritage, activities like sericulture, weaving and handicraft are also very popular. Colorful indigenous weaves, organic dyes and distinct patterns characterize the handicraft products of the Meghalaya Co-operatives.
Meghalaya comprises seven districts. At ICA ExpoCoop 2010 Meghalaya Co-operatives will showcase a wide range of products produced by various Co-operatives from these different districts while also highlighting the distinctiveness of each region. Come and meet Meghalaya Co-operatives in ICA ExpoCoop 2010 at booth C5-8 and discover exclusive high quality co-operative products from this part of India!
A land of breathtaking natural beauty which abounds in sylvan hills, evergreen forests, abundant natural resources, beautiful waterfalls, orchids and butterflies, 11% of the Meghalayan land is under cultivation and about 80% of the population earns their living from agrarian activities. As such, they are directly and indirectly dependent on agriculture. The State also abounds in horticultural products that range from oranges, pineapple and banana to jack fruit and carambola. Cashew nut is also grown in abundance in parts of the Garo Hills Region. With a very rich and ancient weaving heritage, activities like sericulture, weaving and handicraft are also very popular. Colorful indigenous weaves, organic dyes and distinct patterns characterize the handicraft products of the Meghalaya Co-operatives.
Meghalaya comprises seven districts. At ICA ExpoCoop 2010 Meghalaya Co-operatives will showcase a wide range of products produced by various Co-operatives from these different districts while also highlighting the distinctiveness of each region. Come and meet Meghalaya Co-operatives in ICA ExpoCoop 2010 at booth C5-8 and discover exclusive high quality co-operative products from this part of India!
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