Meghalaya witnessed stability, growth under NPP govt: Conrad

Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Saturday said that Meghalaya has witnessed “stability, resilience and inclusive growth” over the past eight years under the National People’s Party (NPP)-led Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) government.
Addressing a public programme marking eight years of the MDA government at SRGT football ground here, Sangma said that his government has navigated numerous challenges while also leveraging significant opportunities to move forward with purpose and determination.
“We acknowledge both the challenges we faced and the opportunities we embraced. With the support of like-minded leaders and the people of the state, we have been able to create the momentum necessary to take Meghalaya forward,” the Chief Minister stated.
He said the government’s vision has always been to transform the state and make a meaningful difference in the lives of its citizens and added that over the past eight years.
Noting that a key pillar of this progress has been political stability, which has enabled consistent governance and long-term planning, Sangma maintained that without stability, development is not possible.
Highlighting the government’s development model, the CM stated that infrastructure-led growth has been central to Meghalaya’s progress. “Significant investments have been made across sectors, with 1,576 projects initiated in the Khasi region and approximately Rs. 21,000 crore worth of projects in the Jaintia Hills region. Major initiatives include large-scale road development, tourism infrastructure, and the development of the New Shillong area,” he informed. Conrad also maintained the government has ensured that economic growth remains inclusive and people-centric together with economic growth and development stating that several welfare schemes have been implemented to directly benefit citizens across sectors.
“Under the PRIME programme, approximately Rs. 32.7 crore has been disbursed over the last five years. The homestay sector has received Rs. 136 crore to boost tourism and local livelihoods, while Rs. 40 crore has been invested in promoting grassroots music,” he said. Stating that forests and environment has been a crucial sector for the government, the Chief Minister said,”Environmental conservation has also been a priority, with Rs. 120 crore allocated under the Green Meghalaya initiatives to support communities in preserving forests.”