Shillong, August 13 : Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma inaugurated three landmark community projects at Nongkseh: the Nongkseh Artificial Turf Football Ground cum Sitting Gallery, the Nongkseh Basketball Court, and the Nongkseh Mushroom Cultivation Project. The initiatives, organized by the Dorbar Shnong Raid Sawkur Nongkseh and the Nongkseh Sports Social & Cultural Club (NSSCC), are aimed at promoting sports, healthy lifestyles, and sustainable livelihoods.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Sangma reflected on the remarkable transformation of the area, recalling his previous visit before the projects began. He highlighted that these facilities are not just sports infrastructure but tangible symbols of Meghalaya’s robust and inclusive economic growth. The Chief Minister shared a recent Government of India report which ranked Meghalaya as the second-fastest growing state in the country by Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP), just behind Tamil Nadu.
Sangma confidently stated that Meghalaya is on track to achieve its ambitious goal of an ₹85 lakh crore economy ($10 billion) by 2028. He detailed the government’s substantial investments underpinning this progress, including ₹1,900 crore for sports infrastructure, ₹4,500 crore for road networks, and ₹2,500 crore for administrative and educational infrastructure.
The Chief Minister also spoke about the transformational potential of the Mushroom Cultivation Project, a collaboration with Japan that is expected to boost production and create significant livelihood opportunities with both domestic and international export potential. He also cited the success of the Floriculture Mission in Mawkriah village, where beneficiaries are earning substantial incomes.
Encouraging the community to take full advantage of government schemes like “YESS! Meghalaya” and “CM Elevate,” he reaffirmed the government’s commitment to youth development and announced plans for new track-and-field stadiums, convention centers, and indoor sports facilities across all district headquarters.
