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Hans India
4 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Meghalaya targets $16bn economy by 2032; $100bn by 2047: CM Conrad Sangma
Shillong: Meghalaya is on course to become a $16-billion economy by 2032, with an ambitious target of $100 billion by 2047, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma announced during Independence Day celebrations in Shillong. By 2047 — marking India's 100th year of independence and Meghalaya's 75th year of statehood — the government aims to place the state among the country's top 10 in both per capita income and Sustainable Development Goals. 'We aspire for a developed Meghalaya, one that stands among India's most prosperous states,' Sangma told the gathering. The Chief Minister outlined major strides in infrastructure, connectivity, health, tourism, agriculture, and governance reforms. Since 2018, the state has sanctioned 3,500 km of roads and 126 bridges, increasing road density from 43 km to 63 km per 1,000 sq km. A Rs 22,864-crore high-speed corridor linking Mawlyngkhung in Ri Bhoi to Silchar in Assam — 86 per cent of it in Meghalaya — has been cleared. Plans include expanding Shillong Airport, operationalising Baljek Airport in Tura, and launching a new regional transport scheme. In rural development, over 5.39 lakh households now have tap water connections, compared to fewer than 4,500 in 2019, covering 82.84 per cent of village homes. Housing coverage under PMAY(G) has reached 99.71 per cent of sanctioned units, while MGNREGS generated 321 lakh person-days in 2024-25. Tourism projects worth Rs 200 crore — such as Umiam Lake redevelopment and a ropeway to Shillong Peak — are underway. The state recorded over 16 lakh tourist arrivals in 2024 and raised homestay subsidies to 80 per cent. Preparations for the 39th National Games in 2027 include a Rs 732-crore, 40,000-seat stadium in Mawkhanu. Healthcare indicators have improved sharply, with maternal deaths down 51 per cent and infant deaths down 37 per cent over five years. The Shillong Medical College is set to open soon, alongside expanded dialysis centres, upgraded labs, and improved health facilities. Agriculture exports are growing, with black pepper sent to Mumbai and premium pineapples to Dubai. Entrepreneurship schemes such as PRIME and CM-ELEVATE have supported over 8,300 ventures, while Ryndia fabric has secured Geographical Indication status. On the environmental front, the Green Meghalaya PES scheme now covers 51,000 hectares, complemented by Rs 344-crore catchment protection projects. Urban renewal plans include upgrades to Ward's Lake, Iewduh Market, and Polo Grounds. The Shillong Technology Park (Phase II) and Tura Tech Park are projected to create 24,000 jobs in the IT and services sector. Calling for collective effort, Sangma said: 'Together we can place Meghalaya among India's top 10 states by 2032.'
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Business Standard
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Meghalaya CM eyes $16 billion economy by 2032, unveils roadmap for 2047
Meghalaya is on track to achieve its goal of becoming a $16 billion economy by 2032 when the state will turn 60, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said on Friday. Addressing the Independence Day event here, he also said that by 2047, the year marking India's 100th year of independence, Meghalaya aims to be a $100 billion economy and among the country's top 10 states in per capita income state and Sustainable Development Goals. The CM also highlighted progress in law and order, including advancement in the Assam-Meghalaya border settlement, adoption of e-Sakshya, e-FIR, and expansion of forensic capabilities. "By 2047, when we celebrate 75 years of statehood, we aspire for a viksit (developed) Meghalaya', a $100 billion economy among India's top 10 states in per capita income and Sustainable Development Goals," he said. The state has provided over 5.39 lakh rural households with tap water connections, up from fewer than 4,500 in 2019, covering 82.84 per cent of village homes, Sangma said. On connectivity, Sangma said 3,500 km of roads and 126 bridges have been sanctioned since 2018, with road density rising from 43 km to 63 km per 1,000 sq km. A Rs 22,864 crore high-speed corridor from Mawlyngkhung in Ri Bhoi to Assam's Silchar, of which 86 per cent is in Meghalaya, has been cleared, he said. Expansion of the Shillong Airport, operationalisation of Baljek Airport in Tura, and a new regional transport scheme are also planned, the CM said. In tourism, projects worth Rs 200 crore have been launched, including Umiam Lake redevelopment and a ropeway to Shillong Peak. The state recorded over 16 lakh tourist arrivals in 2024 and increased homestay subsidies to 80 per cent, he said. On healthcare, Sangma said maternal and infant deaths have declined by 51 per cent and 37 per cent respectively in five years. The Shillong Medical College is set to start its academic session, while dialysis centres, health laboratories, and upgraded facilities have been established, said the CM. Agriculture exports have grown, with shipments of black pepper to Mumbai and premium pineapples to Dubai. MGNREGS generated 321 lakh person days in 2024-25, and 99.71 per cent of 1.86 lakh PMAY(G) houses have been sanctioned. Preparations are underway for the 39th National Games in 2027, including a Rs 732 crore, 40,000-seat football stadium in Mawkhanu, he said. The PRIME and CM-ELEVATE schemes have supported over 8,300 entrepreneurs, while Ryndia fabric has received GI recognition, Sangma said. Environmental measures include the Green Meghalaya PES scheme, covering 51,000 hectares, and catchment protection projects worth Rs 344 crore. Urban renewal works are planned for Ward's Lake, Iewduh Market, and Polo Grounds, he said. Sangma said the Shillong Technology Park Phase-II and Tura Tech Park will together create 24,000 jobs. He urged citizens to join in building a stronger state, adding, "Together we can place Meghalaya among India's top 10 states by 2032.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
‘Tura college to remain govt property with pvt mgmt'
1 2 Shillong: Meghalaya chief minister Conrad K Sangma on Monday said there is a challenge in operationalising the Tura Medical College and Hospital, as recruiting professionals and doctors for the college will be difficult due to lack of qualified professionals within the state. Addressing a gathering at Mendipathar, he said that the govt would like to clarify that the Tura Medical College and Hospital will remain a "govt property", while the management of the college will be by a private entity. "The majority of seats in the college will be reserved for Meghalaya students, while a few seats will be allotted to the private management, enabling them to manage the administration and salaries of the medical college faculty. The hospital will function as a govt entity," the CM said. "State students studying at the college will be under the state quota, while certain seats will be under the management quota, which will be managed by the private management," he said. The CM also clarified there is no intention to hand over the complete management and administration of Tura Medical College and Hospital to any private entity. "The management of the medical college will be with private sector entity, while the ownership of the hospital and college will remain with the govt," he added. Mentioning that managing a medical college requires strict adherence to Medical Council guidelines, including having faculty with the required experience, the CM said given the current lack of specialists in govt-managed hospitals, and shortage of professionals in the state as was faced while recruiting for Shillong Medical College, the govt will operationalise the Tura Medical College as a "joint venture" with the selected private partner, with limited and defined roles. "To ensure the timely and effective operationalisation of the medical college, particularly in light of faculty shortages and non-availability of qualified medical professionals within the state, a Private Sector Entity (PSE) will be on-boarded only for operational management of the academic portion of the medical college under a PPP framework," an official statement said, adding that the college will operate as a Joint Venture (Special Purpose Vehicle) between the govt and the selected private partner, with limited and defined roles.
