Meghalaya Cabinet approved 35 acres of land acquisition at Tynring to develop a corridor linking the Administrative City and Knowledge City in New Shillong Township.

Key Highlights of the New Shillong Corridor Proposal

• The additional land enables smooth connectivity between major urban zones of the township.
• The land will also be used for the relocation of the Central Jail from its current congested site.
• Part of Meghalaya’s long-term plan to expand New Shillong Township, envisioned as an integrated administrative, institutional and knowledge hub.
• Aligns with national urban planning frameworks like: Smart Cities Mission & URDPFI Guidelines (Urban and Regional Development Plans Formulation and Implementation).
• Significance for Meghalaya: The New Shillong Corridor is expected to:
  • Improve administrative efficiency
  • Enhance planned urban growth
  • Support relocation of critical infrastructure
  • Strengthen Meghalaya’s long-term regional development strategy
    

Statement-Based MCQ

Consider the following statements regarding the New Shillong Corridor plan:

1. Meghalaya approved 35 acres of land acquisition at Tynring to connect Administrative City and Knowledge City.
   
2. The New Shillong Corridor will completely replace the old Shillong.
   

Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

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