Assam and Meghalaya CM Push for Enhanced Externally Aided Projects

In a significant meeting in New Delhi, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma engaged with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to advocate for enhanced Externally Aided Projects (EAPs). The discussions focused on increasing capital expenditure in the Northeast and creating new investment channels for infrastructure development. Both leaders expressed optimism about the Centre's renewed commitment to advancing their development agenda, highlighting the substantial growth in EAP assistance under the current government. This meeting is pivotal for Assam as it seeks to accelerate its infrastructure initiatives and explore new avenues for investment.