Shillong gets new-look IGP Point

Shillong, Nov 15

A new-look IGP Point, redeveloped under the Re-Imagining Streets Initiative, was unveiled by chief minister Conrad K Sangma in Shillong on Friday.

One of the major tri-junctions in the city, IGP Point, is among several other locations identified by the state government for redevelopment and beautification under the Re-Imagining Streets Initiative, which was launched in March this year.

“Though the redeveloped point is a small space, it is a step towards the efforts to lift up the overall look of Shillong city,” the chief minister said.

Pointing out the challenge of lack of space to improve public utilities, he said, “It is important for us to ensure that we are using the existing space that we have in a very logical and practical manner.

Meanwhile, Sangma informed that the 4-star hotel at Orchid Polo has been finalised and construction will start soon.

“We are trying to maximise the utility of the assets and the land that the government has and in the next 12 months a major facelift in the overall look of Shillong city is expected,” he added.

The Integrated Command Centre is also in its final stage of completion and will be inaugurated soon, he said.

Significantly, the chief minister said, the materials used in the redevelopment and its beautification are locally sourced.

Also present during the unveiling was deputy chief minister Sniawbalang Dhar and other senior officials.

Later, the chief minister and other dignitaries walked from IGP Point to the Secretariat using the walkway.

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