Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma meets Nirmala Sitaraman

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma and Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong  met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi and submitted memorandum requesting the Ministry of Finance to incentivise national banks and prioritize the setting up of new bank branches in rural areas to increase the reach of banking system in the State. 

Sangma also submitted a memorandum requesting Government of India to increase Meghalaya’s share of central taxes. Union Minister was also apprised on the overall financial position of Meghalaya.

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After meeting Union Finance Minister, Chief Minister and Dy Chief Minister also met Minister of State for Finance Anurag Thakur and discussed on way forward for initiating externally funded World Bank & New Development Bank projects in the state. He was also apprised of the 3 externally aided projects that focuses on Health, Tourism & Road Infrastructure development in the State.

On the other hand, Sangma met the Hon’ble Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi as part of his visit to the capital today. In the meeting, Hon’ble Chief Minister expressed his gratitude to the Union Minister and the Ministry for funding the construction of P. A. Sangma Stadium in Tura. The Chief Minister intimated him about the progress of the project and stated that the tendering process has started and the construction work of the stadium will commence in a month and a half.

In the meeting, they discussed the proposal for setting up of a Training Centre for Paramedical Staff in Meghalaya, which will be a hub and a skill institute that will cater to the entire North East. “Considering the situation of Covid-19 today and the need for skilled manpower, the institute will add value to our healthcare system in the region”, the Chief Minister said. Apart from the Institute, the Chief Minister also discussed and requested for an auditorium to be set up in Tura

Hon’ble Chief Minister informed that the meeting ended in a positive note with the Union Minister assuring to look into both the matters.

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