SHILLONG, MAY 21: Three new projects worth over ₹33.85 crore have been cleared by the North Eastern Council (NEC) for Meghalaya in 2025-26, with a focus on transforming urban spaces, creating livelihood opportunities, and expanding access to education.
At the center of the package is a major upgrade around Shillong’s Iewduh Market. The project involves “re-alignment of pipelines and urban beautification along the main approach road to Iewduh Market,” designed as a “comprehensive infrastructure project aimed at improving utility management, sanitation, waste management, lighting, and overall urban aesthetics.”
NEC described Iewduh as one of Asia’s largest indigenous markets and a major cultural and commercial hub of Meghalaya.”
The second sanction is for an Integrated Entrepreneurship and Livelihood Centre. The centre will cater to “tribal youths, women entrepreneurs, and farmers” and is expected to “strengthen skill development, entrepreneurship, and market linkages, promoting inclusive economic empowerment across communities.”
Rounding out the sanctions is a push for school infrastructure in Sohra.
NEC has supported the construction of the RK Mission School at Sohra under the Focused Development of Deprived Areas programme, with the goal of strengthening educational infrastructure in one of Meghalaya’s historically significant regions.
Taken together, the three projects cover “critical sectors such as urban infrastructure, entrepreneurship development, and education,” NEC said.
By Our Reporter
