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Politics
Meghalaya Chief Minister attends State Finance Ministers Conference in New Delhi
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 02:36 PM
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Meghalaya's Chief Minister participated in the State Finance Ministers Conference held in New Delhi, discussing fiscal priorities and inter‑state cooperation.
New Delhi hosted a gathering of finance ministers from across India, and the Chief Minister of Meghalaya was among the senior officials present. The conference provided a platform for state leaders to review budgetary allocations, share best practices in revenue generation, and coordinate on fiscal reforms that affect their respective regions.
During the sessions, the Meghalaya CM highlighted the state's focus on sustainable development, infrastructure investment, and the need for greater central assistance to bridge fiscal gaps. He also underscored the importance of leveraging natural resources responsibly while ensuring social welfare.
The meeting concluded with a consensus on strengthening inter‑state collaboration and preparing a joint submission to the central government for enhanced funding mechanisms. The Chief Minister pledged to align Meghalaya's financial planning with the broader national agenda discussed at the conference.
During the sessions, the Meghalaya CM highlighted the state's focus on sustainable development, infrastructure investment, and the need for greater central assistance to bridge fiscal gaps. He also underscored the importance of leveraging natural resources responsibly while ensuring social welfare.
The meeting concluded with a consensus on strengthening inter‑state collaboration and preparing a joint submission to the central government for enhanced funding mechanisms. The Chief Minister pledged to align Meghalaya's financial planning with the broader national agenda discussed at the conference.