SHILLONG, NOV 5: The construction of the new Meghalaya Legislative Assembly building is on track, with an expected completion date of June 2026, announced Speaker Thomas A Sangma during a review meeting held in presence of deputy chief minister in-charge parliamentary affairs Prestone Tynsong on Wednesday.
The initial target for completion was March 2025, but vendors have sought a six-month extension to complete the interior works, including the main hall, reception area, and lobby.
To ensure timely progress, monthly review meetings will be held, with the next meeting scheduled for December 8, 2025.
Sangma expressed optimism that the Autumn Session of 2026 will be conducted in the new Assembly building, which will feature advanced audio-visual systems, acoustics, and security installations.
The redesigned dome has been engineered to evenly distribute the roof’s weight and has been vetted by IIT Guwahati and IIT Roorkee.
The project involves several crucial components, and detailed DPRs are being prepared for the second phase, which will include staff quarters and other essential facilities.
The concerned Central Ministries have been approached for necessary approvals.
By Our Reporter
