PM Modi lays foundation stone for multiple development projects in Meghalaya

Prime Minister inaugurated/ laid foundation stone for multiple development projects worth more than Rs 290 crores in Meghalaya.

Modi embarked on journey in the Northeast India. A total of 55,600 crores worth of projects were inaugurated, spanning across various sectors crucial for the region's growth.

Prime Minister inaugurated multiple development projects worth more than Rs 290 crores in Meghalaya, including laying the foundation stone for key initiatives. Notable projects for which the foundation stone was laid include the construction of an IT Park in Tura and the expansion of a new four-lane road, along with converting an existing two-lane road into four lanes at New Shillong Township. Additionally, Hon’ble Prime Minister 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 Farmers’ Training Centre in Upper Shillong, established on May 2nd, 1973, significantly contributed 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 was completed in 2023-24. The Training Centre aims to modernize farming practices, promote organic farming, distribute inputs, and raise awareness about nutritional values.

Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Conrad K Sangma, taking to his X handle, thanked the Prime Minister and wrote, “‘Viksit Bharat Viksit Northeast’ 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.”

Prime Minister spoke about the Government’s ambition to have 3 crore Lakhpati Didi. Notably, Meghalaya's efforts in uplifting women through various projects and Self-Help Groups (SHGs), significantly increasing their economic participation and empowerment has been commendable with the number of SHGs rising from 4,500 to 45,000 in just 6 years.