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Shillong, February 12, 2024 – The Government of Meghalaya held the Pre-Budget Consultation Meeting today, for the Financial Year 2025-26. The discussion was chaired by the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Shri Conrad K. Sangma.
This pioneering session provided an opportunity for the Hon’ble Chief Minister to brief stakeholders on the upcoming state budget and engage directly with participants both offline and online. The participants represented different sectors including education, agriculture, academia, economists, civil society and media.
In his keynote address, Hon’ble Chief Minister gave a presentation and stated that the sole aim of this pre-budget consultation is to seek suggestions from all stakeholders to ensure that the budget reflects the aspirations of the people of Meghalaya.
During the three-hour long session, Shri Conrad K. Sangma responded to the suggestions and queries by participants from different sectors, including online viewers. He also suggested that the citizens can submit their specific queries through the CM Connect helpline. Additionally, the Hon’ble Chief Minister outlined his vision for the state’s economy.
The government is committed to ensure holistic economic development in the State and generate employment for the citizens. Hon’ble Chief Minister added that Hello Meghalaya, a government-owned OTT platform, has created opportunities for content creators and filmmakers, ensuring they are fairly compensated for their work.
The Hon’ble Chief Minister stated that owing to Meghalaya’s continued investment in sports infrastructure over the years, it has been selected to host the National Games in 2027.
In his concluding remarks, the Hon’ble Chief Minister underscored the need for holistic development across all sectors, reaffirming the government’s commitment to balanced and inclusive growth.
