Union Finance Minister Smti Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday inaugurated 72 Digital Libraries across Meghalaya and laid the foundation for a slew of development projects aimed at boosting the state’s infrastructure and social sector. Among the major initiatives unveiled were the Redevelopment of Umiam Lake under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI), the Mawkhanu Football Stadium, and the Development of MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) Infrastructure at Mawkhanu.
In a push towards women empowerment and regional balance, the Finance Minister also laid the foundation for the construction of Working Women’s Hostels at Shillong, Jowai, Byrnihat, and Tura under SASCI.
Marking a milestone for corporate governance training in the Northeast, she also laid the foundation of the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) North East Regional Campus and the CBIC Integrated Complex at Umsawli.
Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, members of his cabinet, and senior officials of the state government were present during the event.
The Finance Minister further handed over sanction letters and cheques to various beneficiaries of the MSME schemes, reaffirming the Centre’s focus on grassroots entrepreneurship and self-reliance.
