Prime Minister Narendra Modi today praised Meghalaya for giving the message of protecting nature, conservation and eco-sustainability to the world.
In his recorded speech at the function organised in Shillong on the occasion of Meghalaya’s 50th Statehood Day celebration, Modi said the people of the State are close to nature.
Referring to the traditions of ‘Whistling Village’ and choirs in every village, the Prime Minister saluted the contribution of the State in the fields of art and music.
Modi said that Meghalaya land is filled with talented artists and the Shillong Chamber Choir has taken it to new heights. He also said that the country has high hopes from the rich sports culture of Meghalaya.
Referring to the growing fame of Meghalaya in the field of organic farming, the Prime Minister said that measures have been taken to ensure a new domestic and global market for the organic products of the state.
“Sisters of Meghalaya have revived the art of bamboo weaving and its hard-working farmers are strengthening Meghalaya’s identity as an organic State,” he said.
The Prime Minister reiterated his government’s commitment for better roads, rail and air connectivity in Meghalaya.
Lauding the State government for making all the efforts to take the central schemes to the people, Modi said that schemes like PM Gramin Sadak Yojna and National Livelihood Mission have benefited the people of Meghalaya.
“The Jal Jeevan Mission has taken piped water to 33 per cent households from just one per cent households in 2019. Meghalaya is among the first states to use drones for vaccine delivery,” the Prime Minister stated.
He assured the people of Meghalaya of his continued support and determination to develop new sectors apart from tourism and organic products.
