Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman embarked on a four-day visit to Meghalaya to launch over ₹1,500 crore in development projects ReutersThe Times of India. Key initiatives include the ₹732 crore Mawkhanu football stadium, ₹100 crore Polo Shopping Complex, ₹100 crore MICE infrastructure, ₹162 crore for 75 remote digital libraries, and a pineapple export consignment to Dubai under the Megha‑LAMP initiative. Additionally, Sitharaman will inaugurate the Rs 99.99 crore redevelopment of Umiam Lake into a tourism hub. Her visit emphasizes inclusive growth through digital infrastructure, sports, tourism, and women empowerment in the Northeast. Officials hope these projects will stimulate local economies, boost rural incomes, and foster global linkages—signaling a push to integrate Meghalaya into the national development narrative.