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Mission Clean Shillong 2027: How Meghalaya Aims to Transform Its Capital

The Meghalaya government has launched an ambitious mission to make Shillong the cleanest city in Northeast India by 2027. This comprehensive initiative focuses on waste management, community participation, and technological monitoring systems. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma emphasized collaboration between government and traditional institutions as key to solving urban challenges. The mission includes CCTV installation, legacy waste removal, and beautification projects to transform Shillong into a clean, green, and liveable city.

Key Points: Meghalaya Launches Mission Clean Shillong 2027 for Northeast

  • 250 CCTV cameras to be installed across 48 localities by November-end
  • Legacy waste remediation at Marten landfill already halfway complete
  • 14 localities receive funding for innovative beautification projects
  • Shillong Municipal Board designated as sole maintenance agency for city infrastructure
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Meghalaya launches Mission to make Shillong cleanest city in Northeast

Meghalaya government launches Mission Clean Shillong 2027 with CCTV installation, waste management, and community participation to transform the capital city.

"The purpose of these meetings is not just to point out what is not working, but to ask what we can do together to make things better - Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma"

Shillong, Oct 31

The Meghalaya government on Friday launched the Mission Clean Shillong 2027, a comprehensive initiative aimed at transforming the state capital into one of the cleanest and most sustainable cities in the Northeast through improved waste management, community participation, and better coordination among local bodies and traditional institutions.

The initiative was unveiled during a Consultative Meeting with locality leaders under the Greater Shillong Planning Area, organised by the Department of Urban Affairs at the State Convention Centre, Shillong.

Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar, Chief Secretary Dr Shakil Ahammed, and Commissioner and Secretary Dr Vijay Kumar D were present along with officials from the Urban Affairs Department, Shillong Municipal Board (SMB), and Meghalaya Urban Development Authority (MUDA).

Mission Clean Shillong 2027 focuses on creating litter-free localities, achieving 100 per cent waste processing, removing legacy waste from the Marten landfill, and introducing tech-based monitoring systems. It also emphasises citizen-led cleaning drives, beautification efforts, and greater accountability in civic management.

Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Sangma said collaboration between the government and traditional institutions is key to tackling Shillong's urban challenges. "The purpose of these meetings is not just to point out what is not working, but to ask what we can do together to make things better," he said, adding that the government is institutionalising regular engagement with locality leaders to drive community-led development.

He also highlighted key priorities under the mission, including CCTV installation, improved street lighting, systematic drainage cleaning, and city beautification.

Sangma announced that the first phase of CCTV installation -- covering 48 localities with 250 cameras -- will be completed by November-end, while the SMB will act as the sole maintenance agency for CCTVs and streetlights.

The Chief Minister distributed outcome-based scale-up funds to 14 localities for innovative beautification projects and urged leaders to adopt coordinated designs and colour schemes to enhance the city's aesthetic appeal.

With over half of the 3.5 lakh metric tons of legacy waste at Marten already remediated through bio-mining, the government is also advancing river rejuvenation, parking reforms, and community policing initiatives.

Sangma reiterated his vision to make Shillong "clean, green and liveable" through sustained teamwork between citizens and the government.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Great initiative but I hope they follow through. So many government projects start with big announcements but lose steam. The Marten landfill cleanup is crucial - that place has been an eyesore for years. Let's see actual implementation on ground.
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Ananya R
As a Shillong resident, I'm thrilled! The community participation aspect is key. We've been organizing local clean-up drives but government support will make a huge difference. The beautification funds for localities is a nice touch 🌸
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David E
Visiting Shillong last year, I was struck by both its natural beauty and the waste management challenges. This comprehensive approach with tech monitoring and community involvement could set an example for other hill stations in India. Well done Meghalaya!
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Siddharth J
While I appreciate the initiative, I'm concerned about the budget allocation. Clean cities need consistent funding, not just one-time announcements. Hope this doesn't become another photo-op project. The people of Shillong deserve better civic amenities.
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Kavya N
The coordination with traditional institutions is smart! In Northeast, local community structures have strong influence. Combining modern tech with community wisdom can really work wonders. Hope other states learn from this model 💚
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Michael C
Impressive to see the bio-mining progress on legacy waste!

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