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11/07/2025

Nengkra Residents and Civil Society Hold Peaceful Protest Against Inauguration of Substandard Library Project

Nengkra, East Garo Hills | July 11, 2025
Today, the people of Nengkra A’we, along with various civil society organizations, stood together in a peaceful and silent protest holding posters and slogans as a powerful symbol of united resistance against the Meghalaya government’s decision to inaugurate the Children Adolescents, and Digital Library construction at Nengkra, East Garo Hills, despite serious concerns regarding its quality and ex*****on.

The protest was not merely a reaction to the day's event it was the culmination of deep concern, disappointment, and a feeling of betrayal by the very authorities entrusted with public welfare.
Following a joint inspection conducted by the residents and representatives of Combined NGOs including the Garo Students’ Union (GSU), Federation of Khasi Jaintia and Garo People (FKJGP), Garoland State Movement Committee (GSMC), A’chik Holistic Awakening Movement (AHAM), A’chik Dedicated Integrity Leaders (ADIL), All A’chik Youth Federation (AAYF), and A’chik Progressive Approach (APA) it was discovered that the library building suffers from serious structural and qualitative deficiencies.

From poorly executed plastering to cracks in the main building, and from substandard toilet and rainwater harvesting facilities to an overall disregard for sanctioned design and cost specifications, the construction reflects a gross misuse of public funds meant for the development of children and youth in this region.

The matter was formally brought to the notice of the Block Development Officer (BDO) on 30th June 2025, who assured the concerned organizations and villagers that appropriate action would be taken within a month. Unfortunately, no steps were taken thereafter. In pursuit of justice, the Combined NGOs then submitted a detailed complaint to the Deputy Commissioner of East Garo Hills on 30th June 2025. However, this too met with silence and inaction from the district administration.
What is most disheartening is that instead of addressing these concerns or initiating a technical inquiry, the administration has gone ahead to prepare for the official inauguration of this incomplete and substandard structure without the consent of the residents or the NGOs. The move is seen by the people as a betrayal of trust and an affront to the voices of the community.

To make matters worse, the inauguration is being staged today, allegedly to coincide with the virtual visit of the Hon’ble Union Finance Minister, who is set to inaugurate multiple projects across the state. This calculated attempt to showcase faulty work as successful development in front of a central dignitary not only distorts the truth but also insults the collective conscience of the region.

This act is not just administrative oversight and it is exploitation in its most unfiltered form. It reflects a dangerous culture of negligence, where accountability is conveniently set aside for the sake of political optics.

We, the people of Nengkra, along with the undersigned NGOs and community leaders, strongly condemn this move. We believe this is not only a betrayal of the people of Nengkra, but of the larger A’chik region that has for too long suffered in silence under systemic neglect.

Let it be known: We will not be silent anymore. We will stand firm in our demand for justice, transparency, and genuine development. We call upon all right-thinking citizens, watchdog institutions, and higher authorities to take note of this gross injustice and intervene before it sets a dangerous precedent.
Our children deserve better. Our future deserves integrity. Our region deserves justice.

10/07/2025

Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon’ble Union Finance Minister arrives in Shillong, State to Launch Landmark Projects worth Over ₹1,500 Crore in her presence
Shillong, July 10, 2025: Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon’ble Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister, arrived in Shillong, for a four-day visit to the State from July 10 to July 13, 2025. During the visit, Hon’ble Union Minister will be present at the launch and foundation stone laying ceremonies of several marquee projects being taken up by the Government, in the leadership of Shri Conrad K Sangma, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Meghalaya.
Today, the Hon’ble Finance Minister inaugurated the much-anticipated urban infrastructural project, the Polo Shopping Complex, a ₹100 crore project under the Smart City Mission, in the presence of Shri Conrad K Sangma, Hon’ble Chief Minister and Shri Sniawbhalang Dhar Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister.
Welcoming Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Shri Conrad K Sangma, Hon’ble Chief Minister said, “I take this opportunity to welcome the Hon’ble Union Finance Minister to Shillong and to our state of Meghalaya. We have eagerly awaited this program for a very long time. I have been working with our Hon’ble Finance Minister for many years, and she has always been kind and considerate towards Meghalaya and the entire Northeast.”
Following the inauguration, the Hon’ble Union Finance Minister chaired the North East Roundtable on the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme, engaging with the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme Interns in an interactive session to understand their experiences as well as feedback on future developments of the scheme, in the presence of Shri Conrad K Sangma, Hon’ble Chief Minister.
Notably, Meghalaya is set to unveil a series of transformative infrastructure and development projects, as part of its bold push for economic growth, sustainable tourism, digital inclusion, and women’s empowerment.
As part of Meghalaya’s vision to strengthen its public infrastructure, the following key projects will be launched, in Day-2 of Hon’ble Minister’s visit at the LARITI Auditorium in Shillong:
• Redevelopment of Umiam Lake into a world-class sustainable tourism destination (₹99.99 crore)
• MICE and Cultural Infrastructure Hub at Mawkhanu, a flagship project to position Meghalaya as a destination for business tourism (₹99.99 crore)
• Mawkhanu Football Stadium, India’s largest dedicated football stadium, with a 40,000-seat capacity and a state-of-the-art academy (₹732 crore)
• Working Women’s Hostels in Shillong, Jowai, Byrnihat, and Tura to support women’s workforce participation (₹132 crore)
• Virtual inauguration of 75 Digital Libraries in remote areas, aimed at bridging the digital access gap for rural youth (₹162 crore)
In presence of Shri Conrad K Sangma, Hon’ble Chief Minister and Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon’ble Finance Minister, the public event will also witness the launch of “Meghalaya Film Tourism Policy, 2025”, reflecting the state’s growing prowess as a destination for Film Tourism.
Another key moment of the visit will be the flagging-off of premium pineapples from Meghalaya to Lulu Group, Dubai, marking a breakthrough in the State’s Agri-export potential. Organised under the IFAD-supported Megha-LAMP initiative, the consignment reflects Meghalaya’s growing integration with global markets and its support for farmer collectives.
In her four-day visit, Hon’ble Minister will also head to Sohra on July 12, to interact with the SHGs, FPOs and Lakhpati Didis from the State, wherein Hon’ble Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Minister Dr. Mazel Ampareen Lyngdoh, will also be present.
The four-day visit underscores the Centre’s continued support & firm belief towards Meghalaya’s developmental initiatives across key sectors.

10/07/2025

Assam Krishnai-oni Dalu salgipa gari rangko Turao niamgri Sumo Winger Tura Association-ni champengatani ja.man Tura Dalu Baghmara re.gipa Winger Gari bolsako Baghmara re.na on.gija champengani gimin South Garo Hills a.jani Social activist Greneth M Sangma Turani SP-na badi ka.doangaha.

Manderangko salruraenggipa Winger Gari rangko champengatani a.sel nangchongmota kamrangna re.angenggipa Manderangko sinjetaniko on.engani bidingo Social mediao iandake rama-rango Mande Salruragipa gari rangko champenge sinjetaniko on.e neng.nikataniko Re.baenggipa Manderangni kosako jegale agananikoba nikna man.enga.

Social Activist-ni West Garo Hills a.jani Superintendent Of Police (SP) na badi ka.e seatgipa Chitti-o parakatani gitade ; Gari gora salruraenggipa rangko da.al-o Turani Sumo Winger Association-ni champengatanira nanga kamrangna re.ruraenggipa manderangsa neng.nikaniko chagrongna gita nangtokenga ian niamni kosako kamko ka.aniba Ong.enga ine u.iataha.

Nangchongmota kamrangna re.ruraenggipa manderangko neng.nikatasan ong.aigija A.songni niam bidiko mandena On.gimin bil pe.aniba gitaba ong.aha ine Sedoatgipa Chitti-o parakataha.

Indian Constitution-ni Article 19 (1) (d)-ni ning.o A.songo songdonggipa manderangna jakgitele re.rurana bilko on.aha.
Article 301 ning.oba jakgitele bading chiwalna on.ahani gimin,Ia dolrangni mande salruragipa gari rangko champengtaniara A.songni niamko aro on.gimin bilko pe.ani gita ong.enga ine Social activist parakataha.

Iandake ong.gija kamrangko ka.enggipa rangni kosako rakgipa ja.kuko de.china gita Social activist mol.mole West Garo Hills Turani SP-na seatgipa Chitti-o janapataha.

Re.anggipa Mongolbar salo Manderangko salrura.enggipa Winger Gari bolsako champengsoaniko video rango niksona man.aha.
Apsan Dalu-oba Baghmara chipakni re.bagipa Winger Gari bolsako champengsoaha.
Iandake obostarang ong.ani ja.man Manderangni gisepo ding.chaoe ong.gija dake kamrangko ka.enggipa manderangni kosako jegale agananikoba daktokaha

09/07/2025

Meghalaya Accelerates Organic Agriculture Push with Strategic National Partnership, inks MoA to empower farmer-led growth

Shillong, July 9, 2025: In a move that strengthens Meghalaya’s goal to become a national leader in organic agriculture, the Meghalaya Natural and Organic Society for Livelihood and Innovation in Agriculture (MEGNOLIA) facilitated the signing of a significant Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) today between Mother India Farms, a Bengaluru-based organic Agri-enterprise, and Tomonpo Anglong Organic Farmers Producer Company Ltd., a farmer collective based in Ri-Bhoi district.
The agreement is set to enhance the integration of Meghalaya’s certified organic produce, starting with the state’s premium Kew variety pineapples, into national and global supply chains. Nearly 300 registered farmers under Tomonpo Anglong Organic FPC currently cultivate this crop across six villages in Ri-Bhoi.
Dr. Vijay Kumar D, IAS, Commissioner & Secretary, Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya, in his interaction with the team from Mother India Farms enlightened them of the presence of Farmer Producer Groups (FPOs), processing units in the state. He stated, “We will be happy to support. Our aim is to enhance the income of farmers.” He said that the Government is looking forward to having advance certification processes and take the produce to the global market. He also expressed his optimism stating that the technical expertise and setting up of plants, will benefit the farmer-producer groups who are engaged in a number of agricultural produce such as pineapples, turmeric, and others.
Mr. R. Durairaj, CEO, Mother India Farms, stated, “We are confident in Meghalaya, we can do better. FoodChain ID is also guiding us.” He stated the importance of obtaining necessary certifications to market the state’s products to international markets, and the MoA is a crucial step in this regard.
Founded in 2017 under the MOVCD-NER scheme with support from the Directorate of Horticulture, Tomonpo has expanded to manage over 500 hectares of certified organic farmland and produces 600-800 metric tonnes of pineapples annually. Over the past six years, the collective has built a reputation for quality and consistency, supplying to institutional buyers including Mother Dairy and Reliance Fresh.
Under the terms of the MoA, Mother India Farms will fully finance and implement the Internal Control System (ICS), including training, internal inspections, data management, and organic certification facilitation, at no cost to the farmers. The company will also oversee the procurement and marketing of certified produce and extend organic price premiums based on market conditions and quality standards.
This collaboration is seen as a major step in building a farmer-centric, market-ready ecosystem. It aligns with Meghalaya’s broader vision to transform into an organic hub by empowering farmer institutions and securing long-term livelihoods.
In addition to pineapples, Tomonpo farmers also grow certified organic ginger, black sticky rice, Khasi Mandarin, banana, and guava. As the state gears up for the Meghalaya Pineapple Festival 2025, the MoA showcases how farmer groups in the state are ready to scale their presence in premium, export-oriented organic markets.
The Government of Meghalaya continues to work toward sustainable rural development through institutional partnerships like this, strengthening the Agri-economy, and reaffirming State’s position as a reliable source of clean, traceable, organic produce.
Other dignitaries present in the event were Smt B.Mylliem Umlong, Director Horticulture; Shri M.Lyngdoh Suiam, Chief Administrative Officer, MEGNOLIA; Shri Pranjal J. Dutta, District Horticulture Officer, Ri Bhoi; Shri Raghavendra MT, Senior General Manager- Operations & Special Projects; Smti Chinmayee Deulgaonkar, Managing Director, FoodChain ID, signatories John Lyngdoh, CEO of Tomonpo Anglong Organic Producer Company Limited among others.

09/07/2025

Shri Conrad K Sangma, Hon’ble Chief Minister, unveils 134th IndianOil Durand Cup 2025 in Shillong, reinforces Meghalaya’s commitment to sports-led youth development

Shillong, 9th July 2025: The spirit of football came alive in the capital city of Shillong as the three magnificent trophies of the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup were proudly showcased at the State Convention Centre. As Meghalaya once again joins the roster of host states, for one of the world’s oldest football tournaments, the trophy roadshow signals not just the start of a celebrated sports event, but a reaffirmation of the State’s bold strides toward becoming India’s next sports destination.

The trophies will be touring the Shillong city, Nongstoin and Tura, allowing the public to have a closer view of the Asia’s oldest trophies before the revered tournament starts. The trophy roadshow kicked off from the venue at the State Convention Centre in the presence of Shri Conrad K Sangma, Hon’ble Chief Minister; Shri Shakliar Warjri, Hon’ble Sports Minister; Air Marshal Suraj Singh, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Air Command, Lieutenant General Sanjay Malik, SM GOC 101 Area; Lieutenant General Mohit Malhotra, AVSM, SM COS HQ Eastern Command Chairman DCOC; and several senior military officers, officials, and others.

Shri Conrad K. Sangma, Hon’ble Chief Minister, while expressing immense pride in hosting another season of the 5th oldest tournament in the world i.e. the 134th Edition of Durand Cup, stated, “I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Indian Armed Forces for having selected Shillong also as one of the venues to host the 134th Durand cup. There will be eight matches at the J.N. Sports Complex, Shillong. We had a very successful season last year, where I can proudly say that Shillong was one of the best host, in terms of the feel, the arrangements, and fan turnouts. I can assure you that this year also, it will be the same. We have more local teams participating this time, which makes it more engaging for the fans of Shillong and the people of Meghalaya.”

Hon’ble Chief Minister said, “The way Government has supported sports in the last seven years, has been very different from what took place before that. In the last 7 years, close to 70% of the sports infrastructure in the state, has been created, and, close to around ₹2000 crore has been invested in different projects pertaining to sports infrastructure.”

He said that the Government is in process to construct the Mawkhanu Sports Complex, the largest dedicated football stadium in the country. He shared different sports infrastructural projects in the State, including the upgradation of J.N. Sports complex, Mawdiangdiang Sports Complex, PA Sangma Sports Complex at Tura, Integrated Hospitality and Sports Complex, Shillong, Wahiajer Sports Complex at Jowai, PA Togan Athletic Stadium at Tura, White Water Village at Umtham and Umiam, among others. He stated that the synthetic track for athletics will be created in every district headquarters of Meghalaya.
Hon’ble Chief Minister, through this crucial and significant investments reaffirmed the Govt’s vision to ensure that Shillong becomes the next Football Capital of India – a football powerhouse in the country.

On behalf of the people of Meghalaya, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Meghalaya expressed his pride in the Armed Forces for its bravery and ensuring a befitting reply, during the Operation Sindoor.
Shri Shakliar Warjri, Hon’ble Sports Minister, in his address emphasised the state’s passion for football, citing the immense enthusiasm during the previous edition of the Durand Cup. He stated that the Government of Meghalaya is committed to providing top-notch facilities for the development of sports. Hon’ble Minister reaffirmed the Government’s commitment in developing sports infrastructure stating its plan to construct one of the biggest football stadiums in Asia, at Mawkhanu, with a capacity to host 40,000 people. He stated that the core aim of the Government is to produce Olympians from the State of Meghalaya.

Notably, Hon’ble Minister also highlighted the sanctioning of ₹39.17 crore in grants to 26 sports associations to support training ahead of the 2027 National Games, aiming for at least 50 medals.

Lieutenant General Sanjay Malik, SM GOC 101 Area stated, “It’s an honour to stand before you today as we prepare to bring before you one of the oldest Football Tournament- Durand Cup, back to the hills of Shillong. We are especially grateful to the Govt of Meghalaya for their unwavering support, for preparing the venue, and ensuring logistical and administrative support. Their role has been instrumental in making this leg of the tournament, a reality.” He said that the State Government’s plan for the roadshow of the three iconic trophies, will inspire the young generation to pursue the game of Football.

He appreciated the Government of Meghalaya for also generously hosting the invited foreign team pro-bono, reflecting the hospitality and global outlook of the State of Meghalaya.

The event also saw the powerful and spirited rendition of the Meghalaya Durand Cup Team Song: “Here we go”.
This year’s Durand Cup, scheduled from July 23 to August 23, 2025, will span across five states- West Bengal, Jharkhand, Assam, Manipur, and Meghalaya. Shillong will proudly host eight matches, including a quarterfinal and a semifinal, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

01/07/2025

Empowering Collaborators: Capacity Development Program for Local Training Providers Begins in Shillong.

Shillong, July 1st, 2025: The Meghalaya State Skill Development Society (MSSDS), under the Chief Minister’s Skills Mission launched a comprehensive four-day Local Training Providers (LTP) state level workshop, today, at the Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Mawdiangdiang, New Shillong.
The state level workshop, chaired by Shri Jagdish Chelani, IAS, Executive Director of MSSDS, scheduled from 1st to 4th July 2025 aims to empower and build capacities, deepen systemic understanding, and foster integration across key thematic areas to strengthen the skilling ecosystem in alignment with the Meghalaya’s Vision for FY 2025–26.
Shri Jagdish Chelani, outlining the vision of the programme, commended the MSSDS team and expressed optimism that the workshop would empower Local Training Providers (LTPs) to identify steps to enhance their trade expertise, thereby transforming the state’s skilling framework. He urged the LTPs to secure placement partners for trainees, emphasizing their critical role as frontline agents in improving the quality, relevance, and impact of skilling initiatives.
A total of 119 empanelled training providers, representing 86 training institutes, will undergo capacity-building sessions conducted by the MSSDS Management team and MSSDS partners in the skilling ecosystem, namely - the Directorate of Employment and Craftsmanship Training (DECT), Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE), PRIME Rural, and Avenues. These providers will, in turn, cascade the training to grassroots beneficiaries, ensuring consistent knowledge transfer at the community level.
The CM Skills Mission, Shri Chelani highlighted, is a strategic initiative focused on outcome-driven skilling, enhanced utility, and stronger branding for wider impact. Its objectives include:
1. Elevating training quality to enable national-level competitiveness.
2. Expanding the scope and structure of skill development.
3. Fostering institutional integration for sustainable outcomes.
The program has been planned to strengthen the capacity of training providers to identify and address skill gaps at the block and village levels, and to initiate targeted support mechanisms for youth both before and after training under the revamped and repurposed CM Skills Mission for the current financial year. This will contribute to institutional strengthening at the state level for effective planning, delivery, and monitoring of high-quality, market-relevant training programs.
The workshop reaffirms the state’s commitment to transforming the skilling landscape by equipping youth with market-relevant skills and enabling sustainable livelihoods.

27/06/2025

Meghalaya a.dokona Indore Songjinma-oni Tourist sakgni jiksesa Sonam Raghuvanshi aro Raja Raghuvanshi re.bae uamangni Gisepo meligrikjae Segipa Raja Raghuvanshi ko Sonam-ni an.tangni mikchatang Raj Kushwaha baksa so.ote Sohra Jolo gala gitan Garo Hills-ni Raksamgre Rengegre Songoba Nennen R Marak uni segipa Pirot R marakko an.tangni segipani kosako mikchadapgipa me.asa Reknan K Sangma baksa so.ote galaniko dakaha.

Sonam gita Nennen R Marak aro uni mikchadapgipa Reknan K Sangma sakgni manderang baksa Pirot R Marakko Asol ko nosto ka.e so.otaha.
Ia kam-o jak donggiparangko Tikrikilla Police rang rim.aha.

Koborko man.soani gitade ; Re.anggipa April 15 tariko Pirot R Marak siangaha.
Sianggipa Pirot R Marak-ni Adagipa Oman Marak aro madrang mahari uni siani be.en bimangko nike so.ote galasakon ine chanchipenba Tikrikilla Police station-o FIR ko ka.aha.
Uandake FIR ka.ani ja.man nanga gita ja.kuko Police de.enba uni manggisiko bilpile porikka ra.e nianiko dakani ja.mansa parak ong.e so.ote galasa ine ma.sina gita man.aha.

Pirot R Marak aro uni jikgipa Nennen R Marak bia ka.enba apsan dongengachim.
Indiba Nennen Marak Apsan Songni Bilsi 41 ong.gipa Reknan K Sangmako sel.e ba mikchadape segipani kosako srik..2 roengachim, Uamang mikcha ka.sagrike roaniko ma.drang maharisan ong.aigija songoni manderang gimikkan ma.sitokachim ine FIR-o janapaha.

Nennen Marak Uni mikchadapgipa Reknan K Sangma baksa salbrinq seke katanikoba dakaha.
Uamangni salbrina seke kata-oni April 14 tariko noktang-ona re.bapilon dolgni ma.drang mahariranf uamangko namgrikate donangaha.

Iandake mahari dolgni uamangko namgrikate donangani ja.man noktangtang-ona mahari madrang rang re.angpilon Pirot R Marak sianiko Uni madrangna Nennen Marak koborko on.atskaaha.

Pirot R Marak-ni manggisiko Uni uamangni nok janggil-on gope galaniko dakaha.
Pirot R Marak-ni sianiko bebe ra.na am.sokjae jasa ja.man uni ma.drang maharirang FIR ko ka.aha.
FIR ko ka.ani ja.man june 12 tariko Pirot ni manggisiko Bilpilaha.
Uni manggisiko post-mortem ka.e nion uni gitokko rim.gekgekani chinrangko aro uni asol ronggniko Binnekate so.otaniko ma.sina gita man.aha.

Post-mortem ko Police rang june 22 tariko man.soenba sianggipa Pirot R Marak-ni jikgipa Nennen Marak ko aro uni mikchadapgipa Reknan K Sangma baksana sakgni manderangko Police rang rim.aha.

24/06/2025

South Garo Hills a.jani Gasuapara Chereng Kera Gittim-o Mongma Buring mangsa re.bae siaha.
Koborni gitade ; Ia Mongma Sigiminko Baghmara Wildlife dolrang re.baenba Gope donangaha ine Koborna u.iataha.

23/06/2025

Meghalaya a.dokona Indore Songjinma-oni re.bagipa Raja Raghuvanshi ko Meghalaya a.doko so.ote Sohra Jolo galgipani gimin Meghalaya Special Investigation Team (SIT) Indore ni sakgni manderang rim.dapaha. Ia manderangko Sing.sandianiko dakna gita rim.aha. Aro ia manderangko Meghalaya a.dokona rimbanasienga ine East Khasi Hills-ni SP aganaha.
Rim.ako man.gipa Mande sakgnioni saksade Raja Raghuvanshi ko so.otgipa “Vishal Singh Chauhan” na Nok-Para on.gipa ong.achim, Aro segipako so.otgipa Sonam ba ia nokon Rim.ako man.a skang dongchakaniko dakahachim.
Rim.a Man.gipa saksara ia nokon Security guard ni kamko ka.enggipa ong.achim. Ia mande Raja Raghuvanshi ko so.ote galgipani bidingo aditan ma.siachim ine Police chanchipenga.
CCTV oniko nikna man.ani gitade, Sonam ko rim.ani ja.man,Da.o rim.ako man.gipa “Silone James” ua nokoniko Sonam Raghuvanshi ni bag ko ra.galataha ine Police rang aganaha. Aro Ia bag-ni adita bosturangko ia mande gimaatani gimin uko sing.sandina gita rim.aha.
Silome James ko rim.ani ja.man Police rang sing.sandianiko dakon, Ua Bosturangko so.e galgipa biap-ona rimangaha. Ia mandeni so.e galgipa bosturangko Forensic dolni manderangba chimongenba am.sandianiko dakna gita re.angaha.
Ia Kam gimin bosturangko Forensic dolrang porikka ra.e nianiko dakanggen ine SP aganaha.
Ia Bag ko Meghalaya Police rang battanggimin salrangonian sandianiko dakengachim, Sonam nok-para ra.gipa aro uandake Plywood Karkana, Aro Uni nokdangni manderang-onikoba am.sandianiko dakengachim, Ua Bag-o Tangka Gong Lakh 5 aro Pistol Pongsa, Aro Raja Raghuvanshi ni gamchatbegipa bosturangba dongachim ine Police rang parakataha.
Rim.a man.gipa sakgni mandeko da.o Indore Songjinmani kachario mikkangpaatgen, Aro ia manderangko Meghalaya a.dokona talbate sing.sandina Meghalaya a.dokona rimbana gita Kachario bi.gen ine koborna parakataha.

20/06/2025

Game-Changer for Garo Hills, Govt Lays Foundation Stone for Additional Secretariat Complex at Tura
Over 4.600 FOCUS Producer Groups to be benefitted in Garo Hills alone, disbursement of Rs 7.93 crores initiated
Shillong, June 19th, 2025: In a significant step towards bringing governance closer to the people and fostering economic empowerment in Garo Hills, Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Conrad K. Sangma, accompanied by Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister Shri Sniawbhalang Dhar, Hon’ble Speaker of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly Shri Thomas A. Sangma, and other Hon’ble Cabinet Ministers, today laid the foundation stone for the Additional Secretariat Complex in Tura.
The 165.8 crore initiative reflects the Government’s commitment to accessible, accountable, and inclusive governance, for the people of Garo Hills. The Secretariat in Tura will enable faster delivery of government schemes, improved citizen access, and enhanced coordination between different departments of the Government of Meghalaya.
Speaking at the event, Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Conrad K Sangma highlighted the state government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen governance and infrastructure across all the blocks. He also announced a dedicated engineering wing within the Police Department, and various infrastructure upgrades supported by the World Bank, including renovations of police stations, PHCs, and CHCs.
Hon’ble Chief Minister stated that the government has prioritized actionable outcomes, ensuring that administration reaches people at the grassroots, block, sub-divisional, district, and state levels. Hon’ble Chief Minister also stated, “Our goal and our efforts continue. We have sanctioned for mini secretariat in Jowai and Pynursla.”
At the heart of the government’s economic transformation agenda is the FOCUS (Farmers’ Collectivisation for Upscaling Production and Marketing Systems) scheme - Meghalaya’s flagship rural empowerment initiative. Today, the disbursement process of ₹7.93 crore has been initiated to benefit 4,610 Producer Groups (PGs) in Garo Hills alone. The FOCUS initiative, backed by market linkages and technical handholding, has emerged as a national model for collective farming and rural wealth creation.
Hon’ble Chief Minister reiterated that FOCUS and CM ELEVATE will continue to be central to Meghalaya’s inclusive growth model, ensuring that farmers, SHGs, and rural entrepreneurs become key drivers of the state’s economic success.
Additionally, beneficiaries under CM ELEVATE, FOCUS and SHGs also shared inspiring stories, highlighting the impact of these schemes on their livelihoods.
Underscoring the government’s focus on youth and education, 10 schools received M-Tabs under the Chief Minister’s Digital Learning Aid scheme, while five educational institutions received Sanitary Pad Vending Machines, boosting access to menstrual hygiene for young girls.
Shri Conrad K. Sangma also launched Awang Chips, a jackfruit chip brand from the Rongara PRIME Hub, the Meghalaya Economic Inclusive Program (MEIP), and the CM Fellowship, reinforcing the state’s focus on inclusive economic growth and innovation.
The foundation of the Tura Secretariat follows a string of impactful projects launched across Garo Hills, in last two days including:
• Inauguration of the Double Lane Steel Truss Bridge over the Bakla River
• Foundation of Capt. Williamson Memorial Hr. Sec. School (₹7 crore) in South West Garo Hills
• 125 Community Centres inaugurated virtually under the MegLife Project
• Foundation of a Synthetic Athletic Track in Baghmara
• Launch of the Chitmang Chaiwat Nature-Based Glamping Project, backed by ₹93 lakh in eco-tourism funding
These developments reaffirm Garo Hills as a central pillar in Meghalaya’s vision for inclusive growth, innovation, and regional equity.

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