Raphael Warjri

Shri. Thomas A Sangma, the Speaker of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly, conducted an inspection
and chaired a review meeting today regarding the construction of the new Assembly building at
Mawdiangdiang.
The Deputy Speaker, Shri. Timothy D Shira, along with Dr. Andrew Simons, Commissioner & Secretary of
the Meghalaya Assembly, officials from various line departments, and the Assembly Secretariat,
attended the meeting.
Following the inspection-cum-review meeting at Mawdiangdiang, the Speaker reaffirmed his
commitment to completing the project at the earliest.
The Speaker informed that a deadline has been set to complete the construction of the new Assembly
building by July or August of 2024. He stated that the intention is to hold the next Autumn Session at the
new Assembly building of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly.
Speaking on the meeting and inspection today, the Speaker said, ‘We called different departments
today. We called the PHE Department, which will take care of the water supply in the complex. We also
called the Social Forestry Department, which will take care of the landscaping of the premises, and also
other departments, like Arts and Culture, which will look into the aspect of putting traditional and folk elements to the
Assembly and many other departments like IT Department, NIC. So, we have taken opinions from various
departments so the work is in good progress we don’t want to let the work go slow.’ North East Archives and Riti Academy made presentations on the visual repository and aesthetics.
Addressing a question about the building's dome structure, the Speaker provided an update, mentioning
that all debris has been cleared, and structural layout work is now in progress. He explained that the
entire dome structure will be constructed using prefabricated steel, with the prefabricated steel
structures expected to arrive this month and January 2023. The installation or fitting of these
prefabricated steel structures is scheduled to commence in February and conclude by April.
Furthermore, he noted that both IIT Guwahati and IIT Roorkee will vet the dome structure.
Discussing the second phase of the project, the Speaker shared that the Ministry of the Development of
In principle, the North East Region has given assurance to sanction the second phase, and the preparation
of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) is underway. Expressing optimism, he mentioned that he
anticipates sanctioning the second phase within the current budget year.