The State government plans to invest about Rs 5,000 crore on building New Shillong over the next five years.
In his budget speech in the Assembly today, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said that the government would build New Shillong as a twin city to Shillong.
He further said all urban amenities like water supply, roads, power, and mobility will be planned systematically.
Stating that the process of preparation of master plans and detailed project reports has been initiated, the chief minister informed that express connectivity between Shillong and New Shillong would be set up to enable hassle free mobility.
According to him, the New Shillong will be built as a futuristic and sustainable city. “It will be a hub for knowledge, creative, cultural and sports industries,” he added.
Sangma also informed the entire State administration including the Secretariat and the directorates will be moved to New Shillong.
“We plan to invest about Rs 5,000 crore on this ambitious project over the next five years,” he said.
