Sitharaman: Meghalaya’s Border Areas to Get Strategic Boost Under Vibrant Village Programme

Sitharaman: Meghalaya’s border areas to get strategic boost under Vibrant Village Programme

Shillong, Jul 11 (PTI) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said 92 villages in Meghalaya, located along the India-Bangladesh border, have been selected under the second phase of the Centre’s Vibrant Village Programme (VVP) and will be designated as the “first villages of India.” Speaking to reporters, Sitharaman said the move underscores the strategic […]

Nirmala Sitharaman Meets Meghalaya Governor to Discuss State’s Growth and Development Plans

Shillong, July 11: Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman called on Meghalaya Governor CH Vijayashankar at Raj Bhavan today as part of her official visit to Meghalaya. The two leaders held a cordial discussion centered on key areas of mutual interest, including Meghalaya’s economic progress, corporate development, and strategies to enhance financial […]

FM Sitharaman lays foundation stones for projects worth over Rs 1,000 crore in Meghalaya - The Press United

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday inaugurated and laid foundation stones for infrastructure and development projects worth Rs 1,087.81 crore in Meghalaya. Addressing an Integrated Public Programme at the LARITI — International Centre for Performing Arts and Culture in Shillong, Sitharaman praised the state’s progress and credited Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma’s leadership for effective […] The post FM Sitharaman lays foundation sto…

FM Sitharaman kickstarts more than Rs 1,000 crore projects in Meghalaya

FM Sitharaman kickstarts more than Rs 1,000 crore projects in Meghalaya Shillong: Meghalaya witnessed a landmark moment in its development journey on Friday as Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman laid foundation stones and inaugurated several transformative projects worth Rs 1,087.81 crore in the state. Speaking during an Integrated Public Programme at the LARITI – International […] The post FM Sitharaman kickstarts more than Rs 1,000 cror…

Meghalaya Sets Benchmark In Development: FM Nirmala Sitharaman Applauds Full Utilisation Of ₹5,400 Cr SASCI Funds

Shillong: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday commended the Meghalaya government, led by Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, for its “model” approach to development and full utilisation of its ₹5,400 crore SASCI allocation. “While some states are unable to fully utilise their shares, Meghalaya has effectively used its entire allocation to build capital assets. I will put on record my appreciation,” Sitharaman said during her visit …

92 Meghalaya villages to get border development boost: FM Sitharaman

Shillong: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday announced that 92 villages in Meghalaya have been included under Phase-II of the Centre’s ambitious Vibrant Villages Programme, aimed at ensuring comprehensive development of India’s border areas. Speaking to media persons during her visit to Shillong, Sitharaman said that while the first phase of the scheme primarily […] The post 92 Meghalaya villages to get border development boost:…