Archive · 20 May 2025
Meghalaya CM Announces Market Renovation, Boosts Research Funds
The Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Conrad K Sangma, visited the Iewduh market and promised to make it better.
He also announced that there will be more money for research in science and technology, in addition to what's already available for arts and culture.
The government is putting in money to improve the market.
Also, a new engineering college will be starting up with courses in civil and electrical engineering.
Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma visited Iewduh market in Shillong.
The CM promised renovation and improvement of infrastructure.
Rs 6 crore has been sanctioned, with an additional Rs 15 crore to be allocated.
CMRF funds will now support science and technology research.
The Shillong Government College of Engineering will begin engineering courses in 2025-26.
- Who
- Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, market vendors, faculty, and college authorities.
- What
- Inspection of the market, announcement of renovation plans, and expansion of research funds.
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Iewduh market, Shillong; Shillong Government College of Engineering
- Why
- To assess market conditions and announce funding for improvements and research.
Market Vendors
Government
Market Conditions
Market Vendors
The market requires improved drainage, better footpaths and improved infrastructure.
Government
The government will improve the drainage, footpaths, and infrastructure.
- Market Name
- Iewduh Market (Bara Bazar)
- CM's Actions
- Inspected market, promised renovation
- Renovation Funding
- Rs 6 crore allocated, Rs 15 crore additional
- Engineering College
- Shillong Government College of Engineering
- Engineering Courses
- Civil and Electrical Engineering (2025-26)
- CMRF Announcement
- Research funds expanded to include science and technology
