Shillong, Oct 27: The cabinet has decided to expand the Knowledge City at Mawkhanu, New Shillong Township.
After the cabinet meeting on Tuesday ( Oct 27), the MDA spokesperson Wailadmiki Shylla said the government approved the purchase of an additional 2,81,000 sq. ft. of paddy field land at Mawkhanu, New Shillong, to fill gaps between previously acquired plots and facilitate the integrated development of Knowledge City. The land will be purchased at Rs 490 per sq. ft., at a total cost of approximately Rs 13.78 crore.
Meghalaya Integrated Transport Project (MITP) – Revision of Project Cost
The cabinet approved the revision of the project cost under the Meghalaya Integrated Transport Project to enable the State to benefit from exchange rate gains. Subject to approval by the concerned Ministry, this is expected to generate an additional Rs 160 crore for the project.
Revision of Costs for 9 Road Projects under MITP
The cabinet alao approved cost revisions for nine road projects under the World Bank-assisted Meghalaya Integrated Transport Project. The revisions are due to increased construction costs, additional works and changes in GST rates from 12% to 18%. In accordance with the State Government’s policy, cost revisions exceeding 25% require cabinet approval.
Relocation of DVOR for Shillong Airport Expansion
The state approved leasing of land at Umktieh Village, Ri-Bhoi District, to the Airports Authority of India (AAI) for relocating the DVOR navigation system, which currently affects the planned expansion of Shillong Airport.
Amendment to the Meghalaya Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2016
The cabinet made an amendment to facilitate the use of minor minerals incidentally extracted during small-scale construction activities, such as house construction and well digging.
The provision will cover incidental extraction on small plots of land, up to a maximum area of half an acre, making it easier for people to use materials excavated during such activities.
Guidelines for the Meghalaya Industrial and Investment Promotion Scheme
The state approved the guidelines of the Meghalaya Industrial and Investment Promotion Scheme (MIIPS) 2026 for implementation of the Meghalaya Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy (MIIPP) 2024.
The guidelines will enable eligible investors to access the incentives, subsidies and other support provided under the scheme.
President of Meghalaya State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
The cabinet approved the recommendation of the selection committee for the appointment of Justice Wanlura Diengdoh as President of the Meghalaya State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission.
Re-employment
The government has approved the re-employment of B. M. Syiem, Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, PWD (Roads & Buildings), as Executive Director (Technical) of the Meghalaya Infrastructure Development Finance Corporation (MIDFC).
