The Meghalaya Cabinet has approved guidelines to formulate the Art and Heritage Award. The Award will be for performing arts, folk music, dance, drama, theatre, craftsmanship, etc. A committee will be headed by the Chief Secretary and members of the Arts & Culture Dept for selection of awardees.
Apart for that, the Cabinet has also decided to amend the State Anthem. Chief Minister SangmaConrad informed that the amendment comes after the suggestions from Jaintia Hills. The amendment will include a few lines in Pnar. The improved State Anthem will be unveiled in the Meghalaya Games held in Jowai this year.