Shillong, Oct 27: A meeting of the Cabinet was held today has taken this decisions, Expansion of Knowledge City at Makhana the cabinet 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 ₹490 per sq. ft., at a total cost of approximately ₹13.78 crore.
Meghalaya Integrated Transport Project (MITP) – Revision of Project Cost,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 ₹160 crore for the project.
Revision of Costs for 9 Road Projects under MITP, 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, Approved the 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.
Football Academy by Northeast United FC, Approved the lease of 19.99 acres of land at Mawkhanu, New Shillong, to Northeast United FC for 45 years to establish a football academy.
The proposed investment of ₹40–50 crore will support the development of three football grounds, accommodation facilities and other infrastructure. The academy will help nurture local talent and prepare young players to compete at higher levels.
The State Government will continue supporting grassroots football through Mission Football, its network of approximately 125 grassroots centres and assistance to local clubs. Other clubs with viable proposals will also be encouraged to seek support.
The cabinet aproved Amendment to the Meghalaya Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2016, Approved 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.
Appointment of State Chief Information Commissioner, Approved the appointment of Smti. Ripnar Lyngdoh, IAS (Retd.), as the State Chief Information Commissioner, Meghalaya. She previously served as a member of the Meghalaya State Information Commission.
Guidelines for the Meghalaya Industrial and Investment Promotion Scheme, 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 the Meghalaya State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, 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 of Shri B. M. Syiem as Executive Director (Technical), MIDFC, Approved the re-employment of Shri B. M. Syiem, Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, PWD (Roads & Buildings), as Executive Director (Technical) of the Meghalaya Infrastructure Development Finance Corporation (MIDFC).
