Meghalaya proposes projects worth Rs 1.2 lakh crore to 16th Finance Commission

Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma proposed Rs 1.2 lakh crore projects to the 16th Finance Commission, focusing on development, demography, and tourism. The state requested an increased share based on forests and introduced a rural dispersion criterion. Impressive improvements in maternal mortality rates and early childhood sports training were noted. High debt-to-GDP ratio and fiscal deficit remain challenges.