Summary
He highlighted Meghalaya’s cultural heritage, matrilineal society and natural beauty as examples of diversity.
He announced the foundation of five infrastructure projects in Meghalaya, totaling about 1,010 crore rupees, covering water supply, road connectivity, a traditional‑medicine facility, a power sub‑station and a maternity‑children’s hospital.
He noted that over 46,000 km of rural roads have been constructed in the Northeast under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana.
The Vice President called for inclusive development that respects the environment, culture and traditions.