Mission Lakadong: Beckoning the world! by KN Kumar (Chairman, Meghalaya Farmers' (Empowerment) Commission as on 16 November 2021)
Genuine heroes who move societies toward progress are neither dramatic nor glamorous. The ever-toiling farmers or army jawans prepared to sacrifice their lives for the nation are not in the public domain while the loud and flashy people dominate media space. Fake narratives mislead the broader society so much that it starts worshipping the false gods. I have not much idea about the sociology of heroism, but I know for sure that Padma Shri Ms Trinity Saioo and Mr Nanandro Marak are our state’s genuine heroes. Their steadfast commitment to progress, despite their humble backgrounds and limited means, makes them what they are – different from the rest! Some farmers I interacted with have felt that such a recognition restores their professional pride and personal self-esteem. While Trinity Saioo is known for her work in Mission Lakadong, Nanandro Marak is the man for Black Pepper in Garo Hills. The state department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare created an ecosystem that has let suc