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Time of India
21-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
PM & FM: Meghalaya blueprint for resilient, self-reliant India
Shillong: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday praised Meghalaya's transformative journey, calling it a "blueprint for a resilient and self-reliant India." His remarks came in response to a post by Union minister of finance and corporate affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman , on X, highlighting the state's progress. The PM noted the key drivers of Meghalaya's transformation — from community-led tourism and youth empowerment to women-led self help groups (SHGs). The PM wrote on X, "Union Finance Minister Smt. @nsitharaman highlights Meghalaya's remarkable transformation driven by tourism, youth empowerment, women-led SHGs, initiatives like the PM Suryaghar Muft Bijli Yojana, the Vibrant Village Programme and more. With strong government support and vibrant community spirit, the state stands as a blueprint for a resilient and self-reliant India". The appreciation follows an article authored by Nirmala Sitharaman, in a national daily after her four-day visit to Meghalaya from July 10–13. Reflecting on her experience, she wrote, "Throughout this journey, I was moved by the determination, optimism, and harmony with nature that define the people of Meghalaya. With government support and community spirit aligned, Meghalaya today offers a blueprint for a vibrant, confident, and self-reliant India". by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo "The acknowledgement by the country's top leadership comes as a significant encouragement for the state, further reinforcing Meghalaya's model of inclusive and sustainable development, under the leadership of chief minister Conrad K Sangma," an official statement said.
Indian Express
13-06-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
CM calls for swift execution of infra, green energy projects
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday directed the state's energy department to adopt time-bound planning for the swift execution of infrastructure and green energy projects, stating that strengthening the power sector is a key to ensure affordable and reliable electricity for citizens. Fadnavis chaired a review meeting of the energy department at the Sahyadri Guest House in Mumbai. The meeting was attended by senior officials, including Additional Chief Secretary (Energy) Abha Shukla, Additional Chief Secretary (Finance) O P Gupta, and heads of key power utilities such as MSEDCL, MahaTransco, and MahaGenco. Highlighting the importance of flagship schemes, the Chief Minister urged the completion of the Chief Minister's Solar Agricultural Feeder Scheme 2.0 by December 2025. He further directed Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MahaUrja) to expedite surveys under the PM Suryaghar Muft Bijli Yojana, particularly for electrifying all government buildings through solar energy. Fadnavis also called for a joint initiative by MahaUrja and MSEDCL to develop model solar villages. He asked for the adoption of Gati Shakti-like coordination mechanisms to fast-track energy projects, including generation, transmission, and distribution.
