Shillong, November 5: The construction of the new Meghalaya Legislative Assembly building is likely to be completed by June 2026, according to Assembly Speaker Thomas A. Sangma, who chaired a review meeting on Wednesday to assess the project’s progress.
The Speaker informed that the original completion target was March 2025, but the vendors responsible for the interior works have sought an extension of about six months to complete crucial components such as the main hall, reception area, and lobby.
To ensure timely execution, Sangma announced that monthly review meetings will be held, with the next one scheduled for December 8, 2025. He expressed confidence that the Autumn Session of 2026 would be conducted in the new building.
Highlighting the complexity of the project, the Speaker said it involves several technical components, including audio-visual systems, acoustics, and security installations, which require careful integration. He clarified that the delay will not have any financial implications.
Sangma also expressed satisfaction with the redesigned dome, stating that it has been scientifically engineered to evenly distribute weight and vetted by IIT Guwahati and IIT Roorkee.
He further informed that detailed DPRs are being prepared for the second phase of the project, covering staff quarters and other essential facilities, and that the concerned Central Ministries have been approached for necessary approvals.
The review meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong, Minister in charge of Parliamentary Affairs Cyril V. Deingdoh, Commissioner and Secretary of the Parliamentary Affairs Department, and Andrew Simons, Commissioner and Secretary of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly, along with other senior officials.
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