India, Jan. 31 -- Meghalaya's community-led approach to climate adaptation and water security has received recognition in the Economic Survey 2025-26, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said on Thursday.

He made the statement at a time when the state is facing growing concerns over drying springs. In addition, many areas have reported a steady decline in water discharge.

Sangma said Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey in Parliament. He added that the survey highlighted Meghalaya's ecosystem-based and community-centric strategies to address water security challenges.

"With initiatives like MegARISE, spring mapping, and community-based water harvesting, the state is protecting critical catchments, restoring f...