KSU concludes inspection at Diengpasoh

Staff Reporter

Shillong, March 30: The Khasi Student Union (KSU) which includes the Mynriang Unit, Nonghali Unit and Diengpasoh Unit along with the residents conducted an inspection at the Diengpasoh PHC.

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This inspection came after the union had received several complaints from the public with regard to the lack of services in the PHC.

During the inspection, the Union met representatives of the Mawryngkneng PHC and learned firsthand that the health centre lacks doctors, drivers for ambulances and other supporting staff and they have expressed difficulties in providing health services to the people.

It is learnt that till date this newly upgraded PHC does not have a driver for the ambulance and for time being the health centre has to hire private vehicles to ferry those who need medical assistance.

The KSU urged the staff or the Mawryngkneng PHC to take up these issues with the health department to provide all necessary assistance to the health centre in order to be able to provide quality health services to the public at large.

On the other hand, the KSU urges the MLA and MDC of Mawryngkneng constituency to take up the matter with the concerned department and also to take necessary steps in ensuring that all necessary assistance is provided to the health centre for better smooth functioning.

From shop keeping to becoming a knitting entrepreneur- The story of Malpleasha Mylliemngap

Shillong | March 8, 2023
Malpleasha Mylliemngap, is a mother of 5 who hails from Laitkroh, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya. Prior to taking up knitting garments as a full fledged business activity, her main source of livelihood was through shop keeping. Knitting was only a hobby before she took it up as a livelihood activity.
It was on days when her shopkeeping business was very low that she started knitting boots for babies through which she received many other orders because of the unique designs and quality products. Soon after, she also got orders for knitted scarves and shawls. Through her undivided commitment and perseverance, more orders came in for knitted caps, socks, purses, hoodies and dresses. She extensively relied on YouTube tutorials to learn different techniques and designs.
She also started a knitting class at the cost of five hundred rupees (₹500/-) per person where she provides training to the youth not only to upskill them but for employment generation. She has created a name for herself in her village and her daughter who is also a nurse makes time amidst her busy schedule to learn her mother’s craft.
Malpleasha wishes to expand her business and be able to be completely depend on it for her daily sustenance. As the knitting process is a tedious one that requires a lot of time and patience along with skills, it was a challenge for her to complete all orders on time because she did not have additional skilled manpower to help her. She also struggles with the lack of readily available and cheaper wool. The wool that she uses is bought from Shillong which is approximately 25km from her village.
Her enthusiasm for knitting led her to get identified under the PRIME Sauramandala Rural Entrepreneurship Programme (PSREF), a project under PRIME Meghalaya. Now she also hopes to come up with an official brand name for her products and also be financially able to purchase machines to produce uniform products. She was able to make the most use of support provided to her as part of the PRIME programme that helped her realize her potential.
This article has been featured in collaboration with PRIME Entrepreneurship Meghalaya. To know more about PRIME, visit: https://www.primemeghalaya.com/