Shillong Aug 27: A KHADC delegation inspected the Rs 14 crore Khasi Traditional and Cultural Centre project located at Jingkieng Kalong near Umiam Lake, on Wednesday.
The team from the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) was led by the executive member in charge of council assets, Pynkhraw Kharjahrin.
There has been a delay in completing the project, which includes halls, rooms, a restaurant, and cottages.
According to Kharjahrin, it was found during inspection that the structures have become a hub for immoral and anti-social activities, prompting concerns about the project’s impact on the community.
Though the project was initiated in 2018, its work was halted due to a complaint filed by the Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board (MSPCB). A fire incident also damaged the restaurant, while the cottages are in a deplorable condition.
Continuing with the project in its current state would burden the council’s finances, Kharjahrin said.
“However, under the new Executive Committee (EC), efforts will be made to ensure that all projects benefit the local population and enhance revenue generation,” he said.
On the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) related to construction near Umiam Lake, Kharjahrin said the previous EC failed to follow up on the matter.
“The court had directed that existing structures adhere to environmental norms, but the project remains stalled. The new EC is committed to resolving these issues and moving the project forward”, he added.
