The Union Ministry of Finance has sanctioned Rs 2,500 crores to Meghalaya for the development of new roads under the Externally Aided Projects (EAP). Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma met with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on August 12, the details of which he shared on the microblogging site X. He was accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong.
“Had a productive meeting with Hon’ble Union Minister Smt. @nsitharaman ji,” he stated in his post. conveyed my appreciation for the approval of new roads under the ₹2500 Cr Externally Aided Projects.” CM Sangma also disclosed that he has asked the finance minister to assist and provide support for the creation of growth hubs in New Shillong and other regions.
“Also requested her support for establishing growth hubs in New Shillong and other areas,” he stated. Earlier, the Union Ministry approved Rs 2,000 crores for the development of roads and logistics infrastructure under the Second Phase of the Meghalaya Integrated Transport Project.
The Meghalaya Economic Growth Accelerator (MEGA) Corridor project, officially known as the MITP initiative, will be implemented in stages. The World Bank provided funding for the first phase of the project, which totaled Rs 880 crores. Roads like Shillong-Diengpasoh, Pasyih-Garampani, and Baejendoba-Resubelpara-Mendipathar-Damra will not be implemented as part of this project.
