Every state, village and citizen must become ‘Viksit’ to realise Viksit Bharat by 2047: Vice President Radhakrishnan

September 7, 2026 7:52 PM

Every state, village and citizen must become ‘Viksit’ to realise Viksit Bharat by 2047: Vice President Radhakrishnan

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Monday said every state, village and citizen must become ‘Viksit’ to achieve the vision of a developed India by 2047, while stressing the need for inclusive development that leaves no section of society behind. Addressing a public reception organised by the Meghalaya government and people in his honour at the Soso Tham Auditorium in Shillong, V-P Radhakrishnan said he would always stand with the people of Meghalaya in the state’s development journey. ...

Jyotiraditya Scindia launches Rs 175.45-crore ‘Mission Golden Spice’ to transform Meghalaya’s Lakadong Turmeric into global premium brand

July 21, 2026 7:09 PM

Jyotiraditya Scindia launches Rs 175.45-crore ‘Mission Golden Spice’ to transform Meghalaya’s Lakadong Turmeric into global premium brand

The Centre on Tuesday launched Mission Golden Spice, a ₹175.45-crore initiative aimed at transforming Meghalaya's GI-tagged Lakadong turmeric into a globally recognised premium spice while strengthening the entire value chain and boosting farmers' incomes. The Integrated Lakadong Turmeric Value Chain Enhancement Project was launched by Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M. Scindia along with Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma. The fiv...

MoS Sports Raksha Khadse chairs review meeting with Meghalaya govt to assess sports and youth development initiatives

May 29, 2026 3:29 PM

MoS Sports Raksha Khadse chairs review meeting with Meghalaya govt to assess sports and youth development initiatives

Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports Raksha Khadse on Friday chaired a comprehensive review meeting with Meghalaya Sport Minister Wailadmiki Shylla and Vijay Kumar D, Commissioner & Secretary, Government of Meghalaya, to assess ongoing sports and youth development initiatives in the state and explore avenues for strengthening collaboration between the Centre and the state government. The meeting was attended by senior officials from the Government of Meghalaya, Sports Auth...

Indian Army to host 11 nations for multilateral exercise ‘Pragati’ in Meghalaya

April 28, 2026 4:51 PM

Indian Army to host 11 nations for multilateral exercise ‘Pragati’ in Meghalaya

The Indian Army is set to host military delegations from 11 friendly countries for the inaugural edition of the multilateral exercise ‘Pragati’ at the Foreign Training Node in Umroi, Meghalaya. The exercise aims to strengthen defence cooperation, enhance interoperability, and build mutual trust among participating nations. According to the Indian Army, the initiative reflects a shared commitment to collective security and regional stability. In a post on X, the Additional Directorate Gener...

Meghalaya signs reform-linked MoU under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, becomes 12th state to join framework

March 27, 2026 4:59 PM

Meghalaya signs reform-linked MoU under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, becomes 12th state to join framework

Meghalaya has become the 12th state to sign a reform-linked Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Union government under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, marking a significant step towards sustainable and service-oriented rural water supply. The agreement formalises the state’s entry into the new reform-driven framework of the mission, which was approved by the Union Cabinet earlier this month. Centre-State Partnership for Water Security The MoU was signed in the presence of Union Jal Shakti Mi...

Meghalaya coal mine tragedy: PM Modi condoles loss of lives, announces ex-gratia

February 5, 2026 10:44 PM

Meghalaya coal mine tragedy: PM Modi condoles loss of lives, announces ex-gratia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed grief over the tragic coal mine explosion in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district and announced ex-gratia assistance from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the victims and the injured. In a post on X, the Prime Minister conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families and wished a speedy recovery to those injured in the incident. “Pained by the mishap in East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya. Condolences to those who lost...

Odisha, Meghalaya sign MoU to strengthen early childhood care and development

January 21, 2026 4:10 PM

Odisha, Meghalaya sign MoU to strengthen early childhood care and development

In a significant step towards strengthening Early Childhood Care, Education and Development (ECCED) through inter-state collaboration, the government of Odisha and the government of Meghalaya on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at mutual learning, capacity building, and the exchange of best practices in Early Childhood Development (ECD). According to an official statement, the MoU envisages collaboration between the two states to strengthen holistic Early Childhood Care,...

PM Modi, HM Amit Shah extend greetings on Statehood Day of Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura

January 21, 2026 9:24 AM

PM Modi, HM Amit Shah extend greetings on Statehood Day of Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura

Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura are celebrating their Statehood Day on Wednesday. On the occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm greetings to the people of the three northeastern states, praising their cultural richness, development journey and contributions to India’s growth. Greeting the people of Tripura, the Prime Minister highlighted the state’s blend of tradition and modernity and its role in strengthening India’s growth trajectory. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, “War...

Jyotiraditya Scindia lays foundation stone for integrated Sohra Tourism Circuit under PM-DevINE

November 2, 2025 12:32 PM

Jyotiraditya Scindia lays foundation stone for integrated Sohra Tourism Circuit under PM-DevINE

Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, on Saturday laid the foundation stone for the Integrated Sohra Circuit Development Project under the Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North Eastern Region (PM-DevINE) scheme. He also launched multiple DoNER projects worth ₹233 crore in Meghalaya, in the presence of Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, senior officials, and tourism stakeholders. Calling Meghalaya “a heaven on ...

PM Modi shares article commending progress in Meghalaya

July 21, 2025 12:04 PM

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 sp...