Of the 6,000 medicinal plants in India, 834 plants, including the famous Himalayan Yew, are in Meghalaya. Moreover, the state has 8 of the top 20 medicinal plants that are traded in the country and are in high demand.
Vice-President Mr. Jagdeep Dhankhar praised Meghalaya's growth potential, emphasising self-reliance, and lauded its progress in economy, tourism, and women's empowerment, with a goal of becoming a US$ 10 billion economy by 2028.
India’s total exports hit a record US$ 825 billion in FY25, driven largely by strong service shipment growth.
Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi’s government’s transformative efforts in Northeast India have driven unprecedented growth in infrastructure, connectivity, and waterways, positioning the region as a key engine for India’s development.
The Home Minister-led committee approved US$ 132.4 million (Rs. 1,115.67 crore) for disaster mitigation and capacity-building projects, including US$ 118.7 million (Rs. 1,000 crore) for landslide risk mitigation across 15 states and US$ 13.7 million (Rs. 115.67 crore) for training volunteers.
Government's strategic focus on 'Viksit Bharat 2047' Enhancing connectivity, expanding exports, and fortifying logistics infrastructure through key policies for a thriving India.
Not a member