PM Modi shares article commending progress in Meghalaya

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday shared an article highlighting progress made by the state of Meghalaya.

In response to an article shared by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, PM Modi said on X, “Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman 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.”

In her article, FM Sitharaman highlighted Meghalaya’s remarkable progress across infrastructure, youth empowerment, agriculture, and cultural preservation – from smooth highways connecting Guwahati to Shillong, to the scenic Umiam Lake being developed as a world-class tourism hub under the SASCI scheme.

FM Sitharaman said that her visits to local Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and Self-Help Groups (SHGs) revealed a dynamic entrepreneurial spirit, with Meghalaya’s farmers and women leaders turning into business owners. The export of pineapples to Dubai and the cultivation of shitake mushrooms with Japanese collaboration are just a few indicators of agricultural innovation.

She added that the heritage conservation is also thriving in Meghalaya. In the village of Siej, community members are preserving the iconic living root bridges, with efforts underway for UNESCO World Heritage recognition. Her journey culminated in Sohbar and Cherrapunji (Sohra), where vibrant border villages and institutions like the Ramakrishna Ashram embody a blend of tradition, service, and self-reliance.

The visit reaffirmed Meghalaya’s position as a beacon of inclusive development, where community spirit and government initiatives together are building a confident, sustainable, and Aatmanirbhar Bharat.