Meghalaya Cabinet Thanks PM Modi for Major Development Gains
Meghalaya Cabinet passes resolution thanking PM Modi for his leadership and highlighting major development gains in healthcare, infrastructure, and rural livelihoods.
The Meghalaya Cabinet on Tuesday officially passed a resolution expressing deep gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his leadership and unwavering support toward the development of Meghalaya and the broader Northeast region.
Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, while addressing the Council of Ministers, highlighted significant progress across several key sectors, including rural livelihoods, healthcare, infrastructure, education, and information technology.
A Boost to Rural Livelihoods and Agriculture
The state government acknowledged the profound impact of various Central government schemes on the daily lives of the people. Chief Minister Sangma specifically noted the success of rural development initiatives:
- MGNREGA: More than 3.2 lakh assets have been created under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act.
- DAY-NRLM: Under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission, women have been organized into self-help groups, providing them with essential access to bank-linked credit.
- PM-KISAN: A total of Rs 664 crore has been transferred directly to 1,83,821 farmers in Meghalaya.
- Crop Insurance: Rs 39.4 crore has been paid out in crop-loss claims to farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.
Transformations in Healthcare and Infrastructure
The Chief Minister shared impressive statistics regarding public health improvements in the state. He noted a 57 per cent decline in maternal mortality since 2020. Furthermore, the infant mortality rate has seen a significant reduction, dropping from 28 to 23 deaths per 1,000 live births between the financial years 2020–21 and 2025–26.
These healthcare successes were attributed to state-led maternal healthcare initiatives and enhanced transportation support for pregnant women. In terms of regional development, Sangma mentioned that seven projects worth Rs 773.92 crore have been sanctioned under the Prime Minister's Development Initiative for North East Region (PM-DevINE), focusing on tourism and infrastructure.
Cultural Heritage and Global Recognition
Meghalaya is also making strides on the global stage. The Chief Minister highlighted that the state's iconic living root bridges and associated cultural landscapes have been nominated for the UNESCO World Heritage List for the 2026–27 cycle.
Clarification on Garo Hills Elections
Addressing the extension of the term for the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC), Sangma clarified that the government intends to conduct elections before the extended six-month period concludes. He explained that the extension was necessary to facilitate the delimitation exercise and the preparation of a separate electoral roll.
“The elections cannot be held without the delimitation being held, and the delimitation exercise cannot be completed without the SER and the separate electoral roll coming in,” Sangma stated, reassuring the public that the government is not attempting to delay the polls for any ulterior motives.
The Chief Minister concluded his briefing by mentioning his recent visit to Delhi, where he participated in the GST Council meeting and discussions regarding telecommunications and national conferences on women and child development.