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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurates new road project in Meghalaya
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🗓 04 Sep 2026, 03:35 AM
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman officially opened a road construction project in Meghalaya, marking a step towards better connectivity in the state.
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated a road development project in Meghalaya today, underscoring the central government's focus on improving infrastructure in the North‑East. The ceremony took place at the project site, where the minister highlighted the importance of enhanced road connectivity for the region's socio‑economic growth.
The road project, funded under central schemes, aims to link remote areas with major towns, facilitating smoother transport of goods and passengers. Officials said the initiative will reduce travel time, boost tourism, and create employment opportunities for local communities.
State authorities welcomed the launch, noting that the new stretch will complement existing highways and support ongoing development plans. The central and state governments have pledged continued cooperation to ensure timely completion of the work.
The inauguration reflects a broader push by the Finance Ministry to allocate resources for infrastructure upgrades across underserved regions, aligning with national objectives of balanced regional development.
The road project, funded under central schemes, aims to link remote areas with major towns, facilitating smoother transport of goods and passengers. Officials said the initiative will reduce travel time, boost tourism, and create employment opportunities for local communities.
State authorities welcomed the launch, noting that the new stretch will complement existing highways and support ongoing development plans. The central and state governments have pledged continued cooperation to ensure timely completion of the work.
The inauguration reflects a broader push by the Finance Ministry to allocate resources for infrastructure upgrades across underserved regions, aligning with national objectives of balanced regional development.