Shillong, May 21, 2026: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday said Meghalaya has emerged as one of India’s fastest growing states, citing findings from the Client Associates State of Indian States 2026 Report which highlighted the state among the country’s top-performing economies.
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| Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma addresses the gathering during a programme highlighting the state’s economic growth and development achievements. (Image: facebook.com/conradksangma) |
Sharing details of the report, Sangma said Meghalaya recorded a 15.3 per cent five-year nominal GDP growth and witnessed a 97 per cent rise in Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) between FY21 and FY26. The report also noted a four-fold increase in capital investments in the state since 2018.
The Chief Minister described the achievement as a reflection of Meghalaya’s sustained focus on infrastructure development, connectivity, tourism, entrepreneurship and governance reforms over the past several years.
According to the report, rapid infrastructure expansion across the state, improving road connectivity and growing investor confidence have contributed significantly to Meghalaya’s economic growth trajectory. The tourism and service sectors were also identified as major drivers creating employment opportunities and supporting local livelihoods.
The report further highlighted Meghalaya’s emphasis on expanding urban and power infrastructure, along with development-focused governance reforms aimed at strengthening economic activity and public service delivery.
Sangma stated that the state government’s initiatives in promoting entrepreneurship, skill development and livelihood generation have helped create new opportunities for youth and local communities. He said the growth story was not limited to economic figures alone, but represented the aspirations, resilience and hard work of the people of Meghalaya.
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“Pleased to share that Meghalaya has emerged as one of India’s fastest growing states, reaffirming the strength of our collective vision and hard work,” the Chief Minister stated.
He added that the government remains committed to building a stronger, inclusive and future-ready Meghalaya by continuing investments in key sectors such as infrastructure, tourism, power, connectivity and livelihoods.
The Client Associates State of Indian States 2026 Report ranks states based on economic growth, investment trends and development indicators across sectors.
