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Title: CM Inaugurates Synthetic Football Turf at Mandalgitok, Siju; Lays Foundation for Siju C&RD Block Office Building
Press Release Number:
21/10/2026
Description:
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said:
On Development Model: In 2018, when he received the mandate to form the Government, he told the press that his development model would focus on holistic development, reaching every corner—urban and rural—and covering all sectors. It would include not only infrastructure development but also personal development to uplift livelihoods. He also thanked the people for giving him a second term to serve the State.
On Sports and Youth: Main Focus of Siju: The CM expressed is a joy and memorable day seeing a world-class artificial turf in Siju. "The State is constructing 58 Artificial Turf grounds, one in each constituency, with a sanction of more than ₹300 Crs. On completion, Meghalaya will become the state with the highest number of artificial turfs in India. Overall, more than ₹2000 crore has been invested in the last 8 years for sports infrastructure including stadiums, football grounds, swimming pools and indoor stadiums in all 60 constituencies."
On Personal Development Schemes: Along with infrastructure, personal development is equally important.
• FOCUS+: 1st instalment of ₹20-30 Crs released last month to ₹1.12 lakh beneficiaries. Second instalment and backlog instalments will be released in December 2026. New registration is ongoing. Money goes directly to beneficiary accounts.
• Scholarships: ₹104 Crs last week as 2nd instalment and ₹100 Crs in September as 1st instalment. Total ₹204 Crs released directly to 95,000 students in last 3 months.
• CM Elevate, CM Assure, CM Farm Plus: At Jengjal on 22nd Oct 2026 vehicles and financial support will be distributed to youth, women and farmers to start businesses. Seeds, saplings and direct financial support to farmers.
He said all these programmes are implemented keeping in mind the vision of Late P.A. Sangma - keeping our people and state first
On Development Model: In 2018, when he received the mandate to form the Government, he told the press that his development model would focus on holistic development, reaching every corner—urban and rural—and covering all sectors. It would include not only infrastructure development but also personal development to uplift livelihoods. He also thanked the people for giving him a second term to serve the State.
On Sports and Youth: Main Focus of Siju: The CM expressed is a joy and memorable day seeing a world-class artificial turf in Siju. "The State is constructing 58 Artificial Turf grounds, one in each constituency, with a sanction of more than ₹300 Crs. On completion, Meghalaya will become the state with the highest number of artificial turfs in India. Overall, more than ₹2000 crore has been invested in the last 8 years for sports infrastructure including stadiums, football grounds, swimming pools and indoor stadiums in all 60 constituencies."
On Personal Development Schemes: Along with infrastructure, personal development is equally important.
• FOCUS+: 1st instalment of ₹20-30 Crs released last month to ₹1.12 lakh beneficiaries. Second instalment and backlog instalments will be released in December 2026. New registration is ongoing. Money goes directly to beneficiary accounts.
• Scholarships: ₹104 Crs last week as 2nd instalment and ₹100 Crs in September as 1st instalment. Total ₹204 Crs released directly to 95,000 students in last 3 months.
• CM Elevate, CM Assure, CM Farm Plus: At Jengjal on 22nd Oct 2026 vehicles and financial support will be distributed to youth, women and farmers to start businesses. Seeds, saplings and direct financial support to farmers.
He said all these programmes are implemented keeping in mind the vision of Late P.A. Sangma - keeping our people and state first
Released Date:
21 Oct 2026
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