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Title: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma Inaugurates Rilbong Centenary Celebrations, Honours 25 Trailblazers of Shillong’s Legacy
Press Release Number:
15/10/2026
Description:
Delivering his inaugural address, Chief Minister, Shri Conrad K Sangma, congratulating the residents of Rilbong locality said that the locality in the last 100 years has stood out in many ways from the diverse communities living in peace and harmony to the contributions of different individuals in different positions.
Speaking on the Trailblazers Awards the Chief Minister commended on the contributions of the 25 posthumous awardees saying, “These extraordinary individuals were there in difficult times yet one thing common among all of them is that they did not give up and consistently pursued what they wanted.” Extending his respects and gratitude to the family members of the awardees, he said that the legacy of these individuals ought to continue not only just by honouring and remembering them but by living their principles and ideologies.
On government support to localities and organizations, the Chief Minister said, “The Government supports community-led development of localities through Dorbar Shnongs, resident committees and local bodies, alongside the larger urban programmes,” and outlined the various state government initiatives and projects for beautification of cities and towns that ensures that cities are not only beautiful but also safe.
Speaking on government support to cultural and community institutions, the Chief Minister said that state support to cultural and faith-linked institutions is provided as cultural and heritage infrastructure, through the Arts & Culture and Tourism Departments, the NEC and the CMSDF.
He also handed a sanction letter of ₹ 25 lakhs from Chief Minister’s Special Development Fund to Rilbong Sanatan Hindu Dharma Sabha during the occasion
Speaking on the Trailblazers Awards the Chief Minister commended on the contributions of the 25 posthumous awardees saying, “These extraordinary individuals were there in difficult times yet one thing common among all of them is that they did not give up and consistently pursued what they wanted.” Extending his respects and gratitude to the family members of the awardees, he said that the legacy of these individuals ought to continue not only just by honouring and remembering them but by living their principles and ideologies.
On government support to localities and organizations, the Chief Minister said, “The Government supports community-led development of localities through Dorbar Shnongs, resident committees and local bodies, alongside the larger urban programmes,” and outlined the various state government initiatives and projects for beautification of cities and towns that ensures that cities are not only beautiful but also safe.
Speaking on government support to cultural and community institutions, the Chief Minister said that state support to cultural and faith-linked institutions is provided as cultural and heritage infrastructure, through the Arts & Culture and Tourism Departments, the NEC and the CMSDF.
He also handed a sanction letter of ₹ 25 lakhs from Chief Minister’s Special Development Fund to Rilbong Sanatan Hindu Dharma Sabha during the occasion
Released Date:
15 Oct 2026
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