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Press Release No. 23/24

MEGHALAYA CELEBRATES 75TH REPUBLIC DAY 2024

Along with the rest of the country, Meghalaya celebrated the 75th Republic Day on 26th January, 2024. In the State Capital Shillong the celebration was held at Polo Grounds. Meghalaya Governor, Shri Phagu Chauhan unfurled the National Flag and took the Salute of the marching contingents comprising of the BSF, CRPF, District Executive Force, East Khasi Hills District, Sikkim Police, 1st MLP Bn, NCC Boys, NCC Girls, Meghalaya Bharat Scouts and Guides, Sacred Heart Girl's Hr. Sc. School, Brass Band Border Wing Home Guards and Pipe Band Assam Regiment Centre.

During the programme, the Governor handed over the U Tirot Sing Award 2024 for Arts and Culture to Shri Risingbor Kurkalang, Pa Togan N Sangma Award 2024 for Social Service to Dr. Delphine Gare Momin and U Kiang Nangbah Award 2024 for Sports to Shri Phrangki Buam.

The Megha Health Insurance Scheme (MHIS) & Pradhan Mantri Jan Yojana (PMJAY) awards for hospitals as the top performing hospitals both public and private based on their overall performance, utilization and quality was also distributed during the programme.

The top performing PHC in the District of East Khasi Hills is awarded to Pomlum PHC, top performing CHC in the State goes to Mawphlang CHC, East Khasi Hills, top performing private hospitals in the State goes to Bethany Hospital, Shillong and Bansara Eye Care Centre, East Khasi Hills, the top performing Chest Hospital in the State goes to Reid Provincial Chest Hospital, East Khasi Hills District and the top performing Maternal and Child Hospital in the State  goes to Ganesh Das Government Maternal & Child Hospital, East Khasi Hills District. Further, the Reid Provincial Chest Hospital, East Khasi Hills District has also bagged the award for the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana Quality Certification Hospital.

During the programme, announcements were also made for the Police Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) to Shri Vivek Syiem, Superintendent of Police (City), Shri John M Sangma, AB-Inspector and Shri Teibor Sumer, Havildar and Home Guards & Civil Defence Medal for Meritorious Service to Smti Aniosca Basaiawmoit, Inspector posted as Senior Instructor at Central Training Institute of Civil Defence and Home Guards, Mawdiangdiang.

The celebration saw the tableau presentation by the Tourism Department, Office of the Deputy Commissioner, DCIC-East Khasi Hills, Superintendent of Fisheries, Meghalaya State Skills Development Society, District Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, District Horticulture, DFO, Social Forestry, NCC, Divisional Soil and Water Conservation and District Election Officer. The best tableau was awarded to the DCIC-East Khasi Hills (1st place), Meghalaya State Skills Development Society, (2nd place) and District Animal Husbandry and Veterinary (3rd place).

In the March Past competition, NCC Girls bagged first prize, while NCC Boys and Sacred Heart Girl's Hr. Sc. School bagged the second and third prizes respectively. 

Press Release No. 24/24

75TH REPUBLIC DAY 2024 CELEBRATION ACROSS THE STATE

At Tura: Chief Minister, Shri Conrad K. Sangma unfurled the National Flag and took the Salute of 11 parade contingents at Matchakolgre L P School Playground, New Tura. On the occasion, the Chief Guest Conrad Sangma presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to Rodrick D Shira for his outstanding and exceptional achievements, contributions and excellent service to the people of the State and the nation as a whole. An Alumnus of the prestigious IIT Kharagpur in Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering, he was awarded Gold medal for Electronics in 1967 and started his career in Fertilizer Industries as Process Control Engineer and worked in FCI Sindri and has served in different places in various capacities. Being selected by Public Enterprise Selection Board (PESB) in 1998 he became the Director of Production in the Bongaigaon Refinery and Petrochemicals limited presently Indian Oil Corporation Limited and retired in the same position in 2003. In 2017, he was selected as the First Vice Chancellor of Captain Williamson Sangma’s Technical University at Jewilgre by the Government of Meghalaya.

Further, the Chief Guest also presented the Certificate of Appreciation in respect to Water and Sanitation Award to Kama Galwanggre Village and Babadam Village and the Award for the Top Performing PHC to Darengre PHC which was selected based on overall performance under the MHIS and AB-PMJAY implementation in the district.

The Certificate of Appreciation to the staff of various department in the district namely Lendith N Sangma from PHE Office, Tura, Pran Gobinda Saha from District AH &Veterinary Office, Tura, Ningring M Sangma from Medical Department Tikrikilla, Crystone T Sangma from Dalu PHC, Chrisdy Myithaline A Sangma and Anna Mary M Momin both from District Social Welfare Office Tura, Bijoy Joshi and Wisefield D Marak from Tura Distribution Division, MePDCL, Tura, Willen Ch Marak and Uttam R Marak from District Horticulture office, Tura, Ankur Newar and Jesse Ch Sangma from Superintendent of Police, Tura, Bidalling Airo A Sangma from Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Tura, Marcyldha K Sangma and Mellorious Ch Marak from District Sericulture Office, Tura, Sulata Hajong from District Handloom Office, Tura, Damseng R Sangma and Tenny Boshen R Marak from DC Office (Revenue) Branch, Tura. These awards were presented by Dr. M G R Kumar, DIG, Western Range, Tura.

The Republic day celebrations were also held in Raksamgre and Dadenggre Civil Sub-Divisions where Limison D Sangma, MLA and Brening A Sangma, MLA were Chief Guests respectively.At Williamnagar: Education Minister, Shri Rakkam A Sangma unfurled the National Flag and took the Salute of 15 contingents at Rongrenggiri Govt. Higher Secondary School playground. At Ampati: PHE Minister, Shri Marcuise N Marak unfurled the National Flag and took the Salute of the 17 parade contingents. At Resubelpara: Deputy Chief Minister, Shri Sniawbhalang Dhar unfurled the National Flag and took the Salute of the marching contingents at Resubelpara Mini Stadium. At Baghmara: Power Minister, Shri A. T. Mondal unfurled the National Flag and took the Salute of 11 marching contingents comprising of Meghalaya Police, BSF and schools at a function held at Baghmara Sports Complex. At Jowai: Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Minister, Shri. A.L Hek unfurled the National Flag and took the Salute of the 20 marching contingents at Jrisalein Playground. Jowai. At Khliehriat: Sports and Youth Affairs Minister, Shri Shakliar Warjri unfurled the National Flag and took the Salute of 12 marching contingents at Khliehriat Higher Secondary School playground. At Nongstoin: Health and Family Welfare Minister, Dr M Ampareen Lyngdoh unfurled the National Flag and took the Salute of the 14 marching contingents. At Mawkyrwat: Revenue and Disaster Management Minister, Shri Kyrmen Shylla unfurled the National Flag and took the Salute of the 8 parade contingents at Nativity Higher Secondary School playground, Mawkyrwat.

At Nongpoh: Deputy Chief Minister, Shri Prestone Tynsong unfurled the National Flag and took the Salute of the 16 Contingent at NSCA Mini Stadium Pahamsyiem.. At Mairang: Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Shri Comingone Ymbon unfurled the National Flag and took the Salute of the marching contingents at Dom Mawlum Playground. At Sohra Civil Sub-Division: Arts & Culture Minister, Shri. Paul Lyngdoh unfurled the National Flag and took the Salute of the 10 marching contingents comprising of the East Khasi Hills DEF, NCC and schools at St. John Bosco Ground, Sohra. Other highlights of the programme include cultural programmes. At Dadenggre Civil Sub-Division: MLA, Shri Brening A Sangma unfurled the National Flag and took the Salute of the marching contingents. At Amlarem Civil Sub-Division: MLA, Shri Lahkmen Rymbui unfurled the National Flag and took the Salute at Amlarem Government Lower Primary School Playground. At Pynursla Civil Sub-Division: MLA, Shri Banteidor Lyngdoh unfurled the National Flag and took the Salute of the 7 marching contingents at Urksew Umkor Pynursla Sport Club Stadium. At Mawshynrut Civil Sub Division: MLA, Smt. Santa Mary Shylla unfurled the National Flag and took the Salute at Riangdo PlayGround. At Raksamgre Civil Sub-Division: MLA, Shri Limison D Sangma unfurled the National Flag and took the Salute of the marching contingents.

At Chokpot Civil Sub-Division: MLA, Shri Sengchim N Sangma unfurled the National Flag and took the Salute at Chokpot UP School Playground. At Ranikor Civil Sub-Division: MLA, Shri Pius Marwein unfurled the National Flag and took the Salute of the marching contingents at Nolikata playground. At Patharkhmah Civil Sub-Division: MLA, Shri Damanbait Lamare unfurled the National flag and took the Salute of 7 marching contingents at Western Ri Bhoi Sport Association Umsaw, Patharkhmah Playground. At Jengjal Civil Sub-Division: Meghalaya Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker, Shri Timothy D Shira unfurled the National Flag and took the Salute at Jengjal Government Upper Primary School playground. At Dalu Civil Sub-Division:, MLA, Shri Ian Botham K Sangma unfurled the National Flag and took the Salute at Dalu Govt. Higher Secondary School playground. At Rongjeng Civil Sub-Division: MLA, Shri Jim Sangma unfurled the National Flag and took the Salute at Rongjeng ME School playground. At Hima Shangpung, Laskein C & RD Block: MLA Shri Wailadmiki Shylla unfurled the National Flag and took the Salute at Hula Playground, Moosyiem, Shangpung.