Shillong, Oct 31: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma today inaugurated the first academic session of the Shillong Government College of Engineering at the college campus in Mawlai.

In his address, the Chief Minister described the day as “truly historic” for Meghalaya, stating that years from now, people would look back at this as the day the state’s first government Engineering College began. He expressed gratitude to all who contributed to realizing the long-awaited project, including the Education Department, ministers, officers and faculty.

“Starting late does not mean we will be left behind,” the Chief Minister said, emphasising that technology can help Meghalaya leapfrog in development, just as India did in the banking sector through innovations like UPI and Aadhaar.

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