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Meghalaya, Assam CMs meet Finance Minister Sitharaman to push for higher North-East infrastructure funds
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🗓 09 Sep 2026, 11:48 PM
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Chief Ministers Conrad Sangma and Himanta Biswa Sarma met Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to request additional central funding for infrastructure projects in the North‑East region.
The chief ministers of Meghalaya and Assam, Conrad Sangma and Himanta Biswa Sarma, held a meeting with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to discuss the funding needs of the North‑East. The discussion focused on securing a larger share of central resources for roads, bridges, power and digital connectivity projects that are critical to the region's growth.
Both state leaders highlighted the gap between existing allocations and the scale of infrastructure required to boost trade, tourism and investment. They urged the central government to accelerate disbursements under existing schemes and consider new financing mechanisms.
Sitharaman acknowledged the strategic importance of the North‑East and said the ministry would review the proposals. The meeting is expected to shape the next phase of central funding for the region's development agenda.
Both state leaders highlighted the gap between existing allocations and the scale of infrastructure required to boost trade, tourism and investment. They urged the central government to accelerate disbursements under existing schemes and consider new financing mechanisms.
Sitharaman acknowledged the strategic importance of the North‑East and said the ministry would review the proposals. The meeting is expected to shape the next phase of central funding for the region's development agenda.