Shillong, February 4: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma announced on Tuesday that the state government is strategically shifting its economic approach. The focus is now on building sustainable and long-term partnerships rather than engaging in transaction-based trade. He emphasized that Meghalaya aims to establish indigenous products, such as local pineapples and the turmeric-rich Lakadong turmeric, as high-value export items in the global market through a robust trade ecosystem.
The Meghalaya government, in collaboration with the Indian Export Organization Federation and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, launched the ‘Reverse Buyer-Seller Meet 2026’ at the State Convention Center in Shillong. This initiative aims to position Meghalaya as a major export hub in the Northeast region.
The event, organized with support from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and the World Bank, seeks to strengthen the state’s export ecosystem by directly connecting local producers with international buyers.
During the inaugural session, the ‘Meghalayize’ brand and logo were unveiled, providing a unified identity for the state’s MSMEs and export ecosystem. Additionally, a state-level MSME portal was launched to enhance ease of doing BUSINESS, improve access to government schemes, and digitally connect entrepreneurs to global markets.
Chief Minister Sangma stated that Meghalaya has taken concrete steps towards establishing long-term economic partnerships, moving away from short-term trade deals. He highlighted the global recognition of Meghalaya’s pineapples and Lakadong turmeric as examples of how structured support can transform indigenous products into high-value exports.
“We are not just here to conduct trade; we are here to build partnerships,” he said. The Chief Minister assured local entrepreneurs of the government’s commitment to easing regulations and providing continuous support in logistics and infrastructure to attract global investors.