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Meghalaya second fastest growing state: CM
Shillong: CM Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday highlighted a recent Govt of India report ranking Meghalaya as the second-fastest growing state in the country by Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP), just behind Tamil Nadu.
Acknowledging past doubts about Meghalaya reaching an Rs 85 lakh crore economy (equivalent to $10 billion) by 2028, he affirmed that the state is now on the "right track" and informed that the govt's investments underpinning this progress include Rs 1,900 crore dedicated to sports infrastructure, Rs 4,500 crore for road networks, and Rs 2,500 crore for extensive development of administrative and educational infrastructure.
"This holistic growth approach aims to empower farmers, youth, women, and communities as active participants in Meghalaya's prosperity," he said after inaugurating three community projects at Nongkseh locality in the city, which included an artificial turf football ground-cum-sitting gallery, basketball court, and a mushroom cultivation project.
The CM also highlighted the transformational potential of the Mushroom Cultivation Project, developed in collaboration with Japan, "expected to boost production beyond any other state" and generate significant livelihood opportunities, with both domestic and international export potential.
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Addressing the gathering, Conrad reflected on his earlier visit to Nongkseh before the football ground's construction, recalling how children played in less developed conditions. He expressed satisfaction with the transformation, calling these projects a "complete transformation" that exemplified Meghalaya's ongoing progress.
"These facilities represent far more than sports infrastructure — they are tangible symbols of Meghalaya's robust and inclusive economic growth," he said.
Referring to nearby Mawkriah Village's flourishing cultivation of high-quality Oriental Lilium flowers, he noted such agricultural initiatives as a testament to Meghalaya's advancing rural economy, with successful beneficiaries earning lakhs of rupees through floriculture.
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