Prime Minister Narendra Modi today virtually unveiled infrastructure projects worth Rs 290 crore for Meghalaya.
Governor Phagu Chauhan, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma and officials virtually witnessed the programme in which Modi inaugurated a total of 55,600 crore worth of projects for six states in the North East.
The Prime Minister also laid foundation stone for the construction of new four-lane road and conversion of existing two lanes into four lanes at New Shillong Township and the construction of the IT Park at Tura.
He also inaugurated a Farmers’ Hostel-cum-Training Centre in Upper Shillong, along with avenues aimed at promotion of sports, tourism and education in the state.
The centre established on May 2, 1973, contributes to the advancement of farmers in East Khasi Hills, West Khasi Hills, Southwest Khasi Hills, Ri-Bhoi, and Eastern West Khasi Hills through various training programs. However, due to the deteriorating condition of the old Assam type building, a new construction was initiated under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme RKVY 2018-19, which was completed in 2023-24.
The training centre aims to modernise farming practices, promote organic farming, distribute inputs, and raise awareness about nutritional values.
In his address, the Prime Minister emphasised the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat- Viksit Northeast,’ underlining the government’s relentless pursuit of development and prosperity in the region.
He launched the Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme (UNNATI), a groundbreaking initiative aimed at bolstering industrial development in the Northeast with a holistic outlay of Rs 10,000 crore.
“Northeast is the ‘Ashtalakshmi’ of India. Our government is committed to development of the Northeast,” he said.
Highlighting the government’s focus on women empowerment, the Prime Minister spoke about the government’s ambition to have 3 crore “Lakhpati Didi.”
“Viksit Bharat Viksit North East’ programme has given us the vision and confidence that under your leadership our Nation and the region can move forward. Your commitment for accelerating progress and development is guiding us to work with the common agenda of making Northeast the growth engine of India,” Sangma wrote on X handle to thank the Prime Minister.
