Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday shared an article by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighting the progress made by Meghalaya across multiple sectors, including tourism, infrastructure, agriculture, and community empowerment.

Posting on social media platform X, PM Modi stated, “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 the article, Sitharaman detailed her visit to Meghalaya, noting significant developments such as the improvement of highways connecting Guwahati to Shillong and the transformation of Umiam Lake into a world-class tourism destination under the SASCI scheme.

She also highlighted the growing entrepreneurial spirit in the state, especially among Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and Self-Help Groups (SHGs), with examples like pineapple exports to Dubai and shitake mushroom cultivation in collaboration with Japan.

Sitharaman further emphasized the state’s efforts in cultural preservation. In the village of Siej, communities are working to conserve the iconic living root bridges, with steps being taken for UNESCO World Heritage recognition.

Her visit also included stops in Sohbar and Cherrapunji (Sohra), where she observed the role of border villages and institutions such as the Ramakrishna Ashram in promoting self-reliance and community service.

The Finance Minister concluded that Meghalaya is emerging as a model of inclusive development, where government initiatives and local efforts are together building a confident and self-reliant India.