Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma today inaugurated the office building of the Hima Mawphlang at Lumrynkew Mawiong, Mawphlang in East Khasi Hills.
Speaking on the occasion, the chief minister termed the inauguration ‘historic’ as he said that the Hima has lived and performed sacred traditions for close to 1000 years but functioned without an office.
He said the Hima Mawphlang is the heritage of the people that has been standing as a symbol of culture, tradition and identity. He also assured to sanction funds for the infrastructure requirements of the office.
Lauding Mawphlang village as a revered tourist place for its Sacred Grove, the Heritage Village, he announced that Rs 25 Crore is being sanctioned through Swadesh Darshan Scheme for Tourism Centre and infrastructure development of the Sacred Grove area.
He also announced that posts have been sanctioned for the Mawphlang Science & Commercial College and classes will commence from this year. He also announced Rs 1 lakh each for Mawphlang Secondary School and Pynshailang Lyngdoh and his group to procure musical instruments.
The chief minister also urged Hima Mawphlang to ensure the rich heritage is documented to be preserved for generations and shared with the world. He said that he will extend the CM’s Research Grant for taking up research in the areas.
