Tag: Shillong

By 2026, Shillong Airport might be able to accommodate bigger planes, which would be a big step towards improving connectivity and Meghalaya's development. Sniawbhalang Dhar, the deputy chief minister and minister of transportation, declared that construction on the Shillong Airport would soon start. He told reporters that a tender for the project has already been issued by the Airport Authority of India (AAI). The airport's infrastructure will be upgraded, passenger handling capacity will be increased, and larger aircraft operations will be made possible under the Rs 119 crore tender. Conrad K. Sangma, the chief minister, has previously called the project a "game changer" for the area, emphasizing its potential to boost accessibility, boost tourism, and stimulate economic growth. The ...

An important step in bilateral climate action cooperation was taken when top specialists from India and the UK convened at IIM Shillong to investigate artificial intelligence solutions for climate concerns. The British High Commission, IIM Shillong, and the Government of Meghalaya organized the two-day workshop, which focused on creating AI-driven strategies to safeguard delicate ecosystems and promote climate research in the area. In order to safeguard communities and advance net-zero objectives, British Deputy High Commissioner Andrew Fleming emphasized the workshop's significance in fusing India's local knowledge with the UK's technical know-how. Joshua Bamford, Head of Tech and Innovation Team at the British High Commission India, said the project draws on the larger UK-India Techn...