Shillong, July 13 -- Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday praised Meghalaya's progress under chief minister Conrad K Sangma, calling the state a model of effective and purposeful development. She highlighted the state's exemplary utilisation of its entire allocation of Rs.5,400 crore under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI), setting an example for other states. Speaking at an interactive session in Shillong, Sitharaman said, "While some states are unable to fully utilise their shares, Meghalaya has effectively used its entire allocation to build capital assets. I will put on record my appreciation of Meghalaya's efforts." She also pointed out key development achievements in the state, including ...