NEICORD response to COVID-19 in 12 villages of Umsning Block, Ri Bhoi District, Meghalaya, where 350 farmers have been supported with non food item which includes seeds, soap and face mask.
The relief was implemented with the support of the respective village headmen and local volunteers along with NEICORD staff based in Umsning. To ensure no adverse effects on the environment, the staff prior to the distribution trained the farmers on safe disposal of packages, face mask and gloves.
Through this initiative the farmers were encouraged to plant their own food to meet food and nutritional needs of the families during the outbreak of the pandemic.