Shillong, Feb 11: The North Eastern Council (NEC) has released Rs 5,69,53,000 for various development projects in Meghalaya during January 2026.
This funding is part of the NEC’s broader initiative to strengthen developmental initiatives in the North East through infrastructure development, livelihood enhancement, cultural promotion, research, and innovation.
The projects in Meghalaya include construction of school buildings, support for medical equipment, and infrastructure development. Specifically, the funds allocated will go towards the construction of a school building at RKM School, Nongjngi Nartiang, 1.5T MRI machine at Tura Civil Hospital, construction of R.K Mission School, Sohra, and development of the Williamson Sangma State Museum in Shillong.
Additionally, under NESIDS (Roads), Rs 3.91 crore was released to support key road connectivity projects in the state. The fund will cover the construction of a road from Shillong city to Umroi Airport, benefiting a population of around 7287 and 10 villages.
The NEC has released a total amount of Rs 81,50,78,461 across all Northeastern States and regional agencies in January 2026. Furthermore, the NEC has disbursed Rs 32,59,10,251 to central, regional and other agencies, including educational institutions and cultural organizations, in January 2026.
This funding supports various projects across the Northeast, focusing on education, infrastructure, tourism and cultural preservation.
