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Press Release No. 492/16

CHIEF MINISTER VISITS IEWDUH

Chief Minister, Dr Mukul M Sangma, visited Iewduh market also known as Bara Bazaar, the largest and the oldest traditional market in Meghalaya and the hub of trade and commerce. Speaking to a gathering, Dr Mukul M Sangma said that the pride and legacy of Iewduh must be carried forward and all action plan and concept of market pave way for the prosperity of the people. He also added that Hima Mylliem will be supported by the government to make the market befitting to its legacy. He also said that all departments of the government will be integrated to make the market not only safe and viable but also attractive but an important tourist destination of the state. He urged upon all to engage with the authorities and to take upon the improvement of Iewduh as a shared objective and responsibility. Among others who spoke during the occasion was Minister, Urban Affairs, Arts & Culture etc R V Lyngdoh who said that the age old market where traders from Khasi, Jaintia and Ri Bhoi Districts converge to carry out their business looked no longer like a market but a slum. He said that the need of the hour is to modernize the market in an environment friendly manner where traders can do business in a healthy and conducive atmosphere. Also present were Minister, Health & Family Welfare, Higher & Technical Education etc Roshan Warjri, and senior officials from the district administration and Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary, Commerce & Industries and Urban Affairs and the Syiem of Hima Mylliem and representative and members of local bodies. Later, the Chief Minister visited the Fish Market and other markets in Iewduh interacting with the traders and vendors.

Press Release No. 493/16

CHIEF MINISTER ATTENDS THE FINAL MATCH OF 1ST SNIAWBHALANG DHAR FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

The final match of 1st Sniawbhalang Dhar Football Tournament between Wahia Jer FC and Ummulong FC at Wahia Jer was attended by Chief Minister, Dr Mukul M Sangma. Gracing the match as the Chief Guest, Dr Mukul M Sangma while congratulating the organizers of the tournament said that the wonderful initiative will provide the right platform to nurture the best talents of the region. Stating that in a nation of 1.4 billion population the country still does not have a team at the Football World Cup and such tournaments would help to identify and train potential talents for a football team for the nation. He informed that this dream of having a national football team can be realized through the Mission Football an initiative of the state government that will provide the right kind of environment to promote in the state. Several Ministers, Parliamentary Secretaries, MDCs and MLAs were also present for the final match of the tournament.