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”. “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.
