Meghalaya's Externally Aided Projects Surge, Reflect Transparent Governance

The size of externally aided projects (EAPs) in Meghalaya has experienced a nearly tenfold increase, rising from Rs 1,300 crore in 2018 to Rs 11,324 crore by 2025, as reported by Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma during a Thursday Assembly session.

Sangma highlighted the state's efficient governance as the catalyst behind this significant growth, adding that transparent EAP implementation details are accessible on the websites of the Meghalaya Basin Development Authority (MBDA) and the Meghalaya Basin Management Agency (MBMA).

Collaboration among MLAs and stakeholders is prioritized to ensure community benefits. Despite an oversight in stakeholder communication, as pointed out by the Leader of Opposition Mukul Sangma, the Chief Minister committed to addressing such issues for better future coordination.

(With inputs from agencies.)