Governor C.H. Vijayashankar painted an optimistic picture for Meghalaya on Monday, informing the legislative assembly that its economy has grown almost double from ₹29,508 crore in 2018 to ₹59,626 crore in 2025. In his budget session speech, he credited this to unwavering high growth, community fortitude, and forward-thinking policies.
The state notched 9.66% real GSDP rise in 2024-25, placing second in India after Tamil Nadu. Meghalaya alone averaged 10% growth over two post-COVID years—an ‘extraordinary’ distinction, per the governor.
Ambition defines the path with ‘Vision 2032’ seeking tripled GDP from 2022, higher incomes per head, and elite SDG rankings in the top 10. Execution hinges on the ‘Meghalaya Excellence Framework’, the overarching strategy.
Revitalization hits agriculture, roadways, electrification, water systems, FDI drives, tech and telecom expansion, and tourism renaissance. Health, learning, livelihood missions, and social safeguards gain robust support. Over ₹12,000 crore in 15 international projects—spanning infra, energy, crops, water harvesting, visitor sites—roll out with multilateral aid.
PM-DEVIN bolsters regional ties and tourism backbone. Private inflows surpass ₹1,800 crore, with ₹8,000 crore eyed by 2032 for 50,000 jobs. Reforms in admin, e-governance, and regulations sharpen transparency and enterprise friendliness.
Acclaim from the 2025-26 Economic Survey highlighted community climate models via spring mapping and conservation. Persistent emphasis on development basics, sector reforms, and sustainability heralds inclusive affluence across Meghalaya.