DIPHU — Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday inaugurated Karbi Hemtun (Bhawan) in Shillong and laid foundation stone for construction of 100 bedded students’ hostel cum commercial building at Shillong in the presence of Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma and Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council, Chief Executive Member (CEM), Tuliram Ronghang.
Tuliram Ronghang in his welcome address said that the construction of 100 bedded students hostel building and also commercial complex will provide opportunity for youths to pursue their studies in Shillong.
‘This is a step forward in building our future leaders. I trust that this occasion will also build inter-state friendship and mutual understanding in promoting peace and progress in our region’, he said.
The cost of construction of Karbi Hemtun is INR 21.50 crore.
