Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman laid foundation stones and inaugurated several transformative projects worth 1,087.81 crore rupees in Meghalaya yesterday.
Speaking during an Integrated Public Programme at the LARITI – International Centre for Performing Arts and Culture in Shillong, she lauded Meghalaya’s steady growth and bold vision under the leadership of the Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma.
The finance minister said Meghalaya has made full use of the 5,400 crore rupees allocated under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment.
She said that several states have struggled to make full use of their sanctioned amounts, while Meghalaya stands out for using its entire share efficiently.
Sitharaman said that the Central Government looks at the Northeast as a region to empower, act, strengthen and transform.
She highlighted the construction of over 540 km of roads in Meghalaya, a five-fold increase in optical fibre coverage since 2014.
She also lauded the state for its performance in schemes like Jal Jeevan Mission, PM Awas Yojana, PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, Swachh Bharat Mission and others.
Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, in his address, said the Finance Minister’s visit is important, not only for official programmes but also to connect with the citizens of the state, to understand their problems, and to provide necessary guidance and solutions for the way forward.
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