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Shillong: The Meghalaya Cabinet gave the green light to allot 50 acres of land for the new St. Xavier’s University. The site sits in Mawkhanu. Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma confirmed the government will charge a concessional rate of roughly Rs 1 lakh per hectare. The state wants more schools. Officials believe the university will boost technical and higher education for students across the Northeast.
Sangma said the project represents a "long-term investment in the state's education sector." He expects the institution to provide elite academic opportunities locally. The administration views this as a path to build better facilities.
Cabinet members also signed off on new lease terms for the Orchid Resort in New Shillong. The developer will drop a one-time payment of Rs 5 crore. They also owe four per cent of annual turnover to the Meghalaya Tourism Development Corporation. The state expects this shift to turn the site into a five-star property and draw private investment.
The government also checked its progress on the Jal Jeevan Mission. Officials reviewed the financial plan for the second phase of the water scheme. The Public Health Engineering Department must now file a report on household tap connections. This document will show exactly where water projects remain incomplete across the state.
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