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Title: Hon’ble Vice President Hails Meghalaya’s Growth Story, Unveils ₹1,010-Crore Development Projects in his maiden visit to the state
Press Release Number:
07/09/2026
Description:
In his address, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, Hon’ble Vice President appreciated the State Government’s development initiatives and expressed confidence that the new interventions would contribute significantly to Meghalaya’s development in the coming years.
He recalled the legacy of celebrated Khasi poet U Soso Tham, after whom the auditorium where the programme was held is named. Hon’ble Vice President expressed his appreciation for Meghalaya’s rich traditions and unique social institutions, stressing that development has meaning only when it is inclusive.
Hon’ble Vice President noted that investments in infrastructure and tourism have scaled up over the past eight years and appreciated initiatives such as the State’s Homestay Programme. He also lauded the Chief Minister’s CM-ELEVATE and Green Meghalaya initiatives, congratulating Shri Conrad K Sangma for the State’s overall achievements and development-oriented approach.
He said, “These projects are more than just investment in infrastructure; these represent the investment in the future of Meghalaya and the development of Meghalaya.”
The traditional knowledge and community institutions of Meghalaya, he said, offer valuable lessons as India works towards building a more sustainable future
He recalled the legacy of celebrated Khasi poet U Soso Tham, after whom the auditorium where the programme was held is named. Hon’ble Vice President expressed his appreciation for Meghalaya’s rich traditions and unique social institutions, stressing that development has meaning only when it is inclusive.
Hon’ble Vice President noted that investments in infrastructure and tourism have scaled up over the past eight years and appreciated initiatives such as the State’s Homestay Programme. He also lauded the Chief Minister’s CM-ELEVATE and Green Meghalaya initiatives, congratulating Shri Conrad K Sangma for the State’s overall achievements and development-oriented approach.
He said, “These projects are more than just investment in infrastructure; these represent the investment in the future of Meghalaya and the development of Meghalaya.”
The traditional knowledge and community institutions of Meghalaya, he said, offer valuable lessons as India works towards building a more sustainable future
Released Date:
07 Sep 2026
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