A symposia series on improving mobility in Shillong was formally inaugurated today by Meghalaya High Court Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee.
Speaking on the occasion he stressed on the importance of making mobility in the capital city a priority. Shillong, he said, was one of the most beautiful hill stations that he had visited. There is urgent need to build basic facilities, good infrastructure and ensure that Shillong continues to develop at par with other cities of the world.
Chief Secretary, DP Wahlang stressed on the importance of mobility for development. He pointed out that mobility problems are an issue of major concern due to the unavailability of a good road network, which often results in high- to severe-grade congestion.
Traffic violations, wrongful parking, lack of parking space and burgeoning number of cars are adding to the problem, he said and emphasised on the need for innovative planning to resolve the issue. He thanked the judiciary for taking a keen interest of sorting out the issue with help from IIM Shillong.
IIM Director Prof. DP Goyal expressed his happiness that the first step towards resolving the issue was being taken in IIM Shillong. It was only right that the process of collaboration to resolve social issues is taken in an educational institution.
The day saw in-depth discussions on aspects of the blue print that was presented by all the concerned department heads of the State government.
During the symposium IIM Shillong and various departments of the government will work together to create ideas for improving mobility in Shillong.
The second symposia will be held on October 19 where all the major stakeholders are expected to participate.
