CM Conrad Sangma inaugurates renovated library and heritage festival in Shillong
The Chief Minister opened the renovated State Central Library, the House of Ryndia, and a living heritage festival on November 3.
Chief Minister Conrad Sangma inaugurated the renovated State Central Library, the House of Ryndia at the state museum, and a living heritage festival in Shillong on November 3, according to the Meghalaya Monitor.
The Chief Minister stated that the event connects the preservation of living heritage, public access to knowledge, and increased market opportunities for traditional textile producers.
The State Central Library, established on January 19, 1974, under the Directorate of Arts and Culture, received Rs 2.23 crore in assistance through the National Mission on Libraries for infrastructure and technology upgrades.
The updated facility features enhanced reading spaces, an area for children, archival sections, and a Knowledge Corner designed for students studying for national competitive exams.
The House of Ryndia was launched to provide a platform for indigenous textiles to improve visibility and market linkages, while the State-Level Living Heritage Arts & Craft Village Festival recognises traditional arts, music, and food practices.
Sangma also discussed tourism strategies to create new brands around 11 locations and emphasised a development model focused on infrastructure, personal development, and tradition.