Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday, apprising him of the state’s recent progress and development trajectory.
Sangma highlighted Meghalaya’s strong economic growth performance, improvements in maternal health and human development indicators, strengthening of large processing units and market linkages to double farmers’ income, advances in development of New Shillong city and expansion of tourism through private sector and community participation.
The Chief Minister also briefed Modi on the preparations for hosting the 39th National Games in 2027, and sustained efforts in preserving and promoting indigenous knowledge systems and cultural heritage.
The Chief Minister and the Prime Minister also held strategic discussions related to the State’s future growth and development.
Key areas of discussion included sustaining the growth momentum of smaller Northeast States, continued central support for capital investment, enhancement of EAP ceiling for the State, infrastructure development, fiscal empowerment, and long-term initiatives aimed at strengthening Meghalaya’s economic foundations.
The Chief Minister submitted a set of documents to the Prime Minister outlining the State’s progress, future vision, and key submissions seeking continued support from the Government of India.
These included a note on Meghalaya’s development progress, Vision 2032 for sustained economic growth, and proposals aimed at maintaining the State’s development momentum in alignment with the national vision of Viksit Bharat.
He also expressed appreciation for the Prime Minister’s recognition of Meghalaya’s unique living heritage, particularly the national acknowledgement and global nomination of the Living Root Bridge Cultural Landscape.