Meghalaya's Development Model Focuses on Environment, Agriculture and Health

Sangma highlighted Meghalaya's commitment to environmental stewardship, noting that 76% of the state remains forested. Through the Green Meghalaya Plus programme, community‑led conservation initiatives are being expanded. Water security has improved with mapping of more than 60,000 water sources and the construction of over 500 large‑scale rainwater harvesting structures. In mining, the government is promoting scientific methods and a support framework for small‑scale miners to ensure sustainable extraction.