Shillong, March 30 -- Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for introducing the 'Pride of Hills' scheme under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) for 2026-27.
Meghalaya will receive Rs 2,070 crore under a newly introduced package which aims to provide additional financial assistance to hill states to overcome structural challenges and promote sustainable development.
Chief Minister Sangma said the 'Pride of Hills' component is a "special recognition of our unique challenges and the transformative development being undertaken in Meghalaya."An amount of Rs 25,000 crore is earmarked under 'Pride of Hills' to accelerate development, i...