Northeast India’s Only English and Hindi Satellite News Channel

Meghalaya Govt signs MoU with Varun beverages to setup PepciCo bottling unit in the state

First Published: 15th March, 2024 12:20 IST

CM Conrad Sangma said that the state government has introduced various policies and initiatives to promote Meghalaya as an investment destination

Meghalaya government on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Varun Beverages to setup a PepsiCo bottling unit at Mendipathar in North Garo Hills.

Varun Beverages is a company which manufactures, distributes, and sells a broad variety of carbonated soft drinks (CSDs) and non-carbonated beverages (NCBs), such as packaged drinking water marketed under PepsiCo brands.

Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said that the state government has introduced various policies and initiatives to facilitate businesses in the state and to promote Meghalaya as an investment destination.

He said that the government will soon roll out Meghalaya Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy, IT & ITES Promotion Policy, Meghalaya Power Policy, etc to further the growth of our State.

“In our endeavour to promote Meghalaya as an investment destination, we have curated different policies and interventions for ease of doing business. As part of this, we have roll out Meghalaya Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy, IT & ITES Promotion Policy, Meghalaya Power Policy, etc to further the growth of our State. We have a vision to take Meghalaya forward and to realise our goals, we have envisioned a 10 billion US dollar economy and all our interventions are linked to drive our State to the next level. Delighted to announce that Meghalaya Govt has signed an MoU with Varun Beverages (Pepsi Co) to setup the bottling unit at Mendipathar in North Garo Hills,” CM Sangma posted on X.

Also Read: Wild elephant herds in Meghalaya’s Tura town, dist administration issues alert

COMMENTS

WE RECOMMEND

Banner
Meghalaya Pressure Groups Stop Vehicles from Assam from Entering State, 10 Arrested; Additional Forces To Be Deployed

Pressure Groups have been checking work permits of migrant workers and stopping outside vehicles from entering Meghalaya

26th July 2024
Banner
Parallel Administration Running in Meghalaya?

Despite CM Conrad Sangma urging pressure groups not to take law in their own hands, members of these groups are stopping outside vehicles and checking papers of migrant workers

26th July 2024
Banner
Meghalaya: Fresh Incident Of Petrol Bomb Attack Reported From State, Location Just 3 Kms From State Secretariat

This was the 10th such incident reported in the state since April 3, raising serious questions about the state's law and order situation

25th July 2024
Banner
Work Permit, ILP Issue: Pressure Mounts on Conrad Govt as Ally UDP too Speaks Up

"We cannot allow this kind of illegal influx into the state. This is very alarming for the state and the people of the state," said UDP Chief Metbah Lyngdoh

25th July 2024
Banner
UDP Demands Stricter Enforcement of Laws to Curb Illegal Labour Influx in Meghalaya

UDP Chief Metbah Lyngdoh emphasized that the state government must implement the existing regulations rigorously to address this issue effectively

25th July 2024