M’laya expands its presence in Mumbai, Foundation stone laid for new Meghalaya House at Kharghar

Mumbai, Aug 8 (NPN): The Meghalaya and Maharashtra governments on Saturday marked a significant milestone in interstate collaboration with the foundation stone laying ceremony for the new Meghalaya House at Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, following the formal handing over of land by state-owned City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO).
The new Meghalaya House marks a major expansion of Meghalaya’s institutional presence in Mumbai and reinforces the State government’s commitment to providing better facilities and services for citizens travelling to the city for medical treatment, higher education, official assignments, business and tourism.
The foundation stone was jointly laid by Chief Minister Conrad Sangma his Maharashtra counterpart Devendra Fadnavis, underscoring the enduring partnership between the two States and their shared commitment to cooperative federalism.
The event was also attended by Meghalaya Deputy CM Prestone Tynsong, GAD Minister Sosthenes Sohtun, Panvel Mayor Nitin Patil, Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora, various Maharashtra legislators, Meghalaya Chief Secretary Dr. Shakil P. Ahammed, GAD Commissioner & Secretary Cyril V. D. Diengdoh, and representatives from CIDCO.
The new Meghalaya House is being developed in response to the growing demand for accommodation from citizens visiting Mumbai.
Since its establishment in 2008, the existing Meghalaya House at Vashi, with a capacity of just 12 rooms, has been operating under increasing pressure, particularly with the growing number of patients and attendants travelling to Tata Memorial Hospital.
The facility also serves students, officials, entrepreneurs, sportspersons and tourists from Meghalaya visiting Mumbai. The new campus at Kharghar will substantially enhance accommodation capacity and public facilities, ensuring that more citizens have access to safe, comfortable and affordable lodging while away from home.
Sangma thanked Fadnavis, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, the State Cabinet, officials, CIDCO and the local MLA for their support in making the project possible.
He described the establishment of Meghalaya House at a prime location like this as a significant moment for the State, particularly given the constraints of land and space in the city.
“For us as a State of Meghalaya, today almost feels like a dream,” Sangma said, expressing his gratitude to Chief Minister Fadnavis and the Maharashtra government for helping turn this aspiration into reality.
Sangma also highlighted the strong presence of people from Meghalaya in Maharashtra, particularly in Mumbai, across healthcare, education, business, music, sports and entrepreneurship.
He expressed confidence that the new Meghalaya House would further strengthen the relationship between Meghalaya and Maharashtra and deepen the connection between the two States.
“At the end of the day, this is not something that we are doing for us, this is for the people of Meghalaya,” Sangma added.
Speaking on the occasion, Fadnavis highlighted the deep cultural and people-to-people connect between Maharashtra and Meghalaya.
“Mumbai and Pune have long been important destinations for people from the Northeast, particularly students, artists and professionals, and their presence reflects the spirit of India’s unity and diversity. This is not merely Maharashtra’s or Mumbai’s land; this is the future of the country,” he said, underscoring the growing importance of the region, where the Meghalaya House, spanning a total land area of 2071.67 sq. metres, will be constructed.
Describing Meghalaya as one of the most beautiful States in the Northeast, Fadnavis also spoke of Meghalaya’s strong association with music, particularly rock music, and noted the shared connection between Mumbai, the country’s major music hub, and Meghalaya.
He acknowledged the contribution of people from Meghalaya working in education, healthcare, music and other professions in Maharashtra and said that these connections had created a deep and enduring relationship between the two States.
Fadnavis also acknowledged Meghalaya’s growing economy under the leadership of Chief Minister Sangma and expressed his enthusiasm for establishing future cultural and economic relationships with the state.