Overview

• Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered her address at a foundation stone laying ceremony in New Shillong Township, invoking five Khasi teachings as a blueprint for ethical, human-centric governance.
• She highlighted 'Ka Tip Briew Tip Blei' to advocate a people-first ethos that recognizes divinity in humanity.
• Through 'Kamai ia ka Hok' and 'Ka Tip Kur Tip Kha', Sitharaman urged businesses to embrace integrity and social responsibility in commerce.
• She presented 'Ka Bhalang Ka Imlang' for shared prosperity and 'Mei-Ramew Ki Ryngkew Ki Basa' as a call for environmental stewardship aligned with India’s global development vision.
• The finance ministry plans to apply these principles to upcoming policies, with formal implementation guidelines still pending.