SHILLONG, NOV 14: The Meghalaya Cabinet on Friday cleared the acquisition of an additional 35 acres of land at Tynring, New Shillong Township to create a corridor linking the proposed Administrative City and Knowledge City.
The acquired tract will also host the new central jail, which is slated to replace the existing facility in Shillong.
Addressing media persons after the meeting, Cabinet Minister Wailadmiki Shylla explained that the land price negotiated falls between Rs 250 per sq ft and Rs 2,691 per sq m, comfortably below the Deputy Commissioner’s notified rate of Rs 2,900 per sq m.
He added that acquisition proceedings are already underway, and construction of the jail will commence once land possession is secured.
The move is part of the New Shillong Township development plan, which envisions a series of integrated projects—including administrative and knowledge hubs—to decongest the capital and spur regional growth.
By Our Reporter
