Rilbong locality in Shillong marks a hundred years, with 25 lakh rupees from the Chief Minister's Special Development Fund

15 October 2026

Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma inaugurated the Rilbong centenary celebrations in Shillong and honoured 25 trailblazers with posthumous awards. The locality marks a hundred years. The state sanctioned 25 lakh rupees from the Chief Minister's Special Development Fund to the Rilbong Sanatan Hindu Dharma Sabha. The Chief Minister praised the locality for maintaining peace and harmony among diverse communities over the century, and said the awardees had persevered through hard times and consistently pursued what they wanted. He urged that their legacy be continued by living out their principles rather than only remembering them. He described government support for community-led development through Dorbar Shnongs, resident committees and local bodies, along with urban beautification projects, and noted state support for cultural and faith-linked institutions through the Arts and Culture and Tourism Departments, the North Eastern Council and the Chief Minister's Special Development Fund.