Meghalaya Cabinet approves creation of Eastern West Khasi Hills district

Meghalaya Cabinet approves creation of Eastern West Khasi Hills district

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Category : State Published on: November 10 2021

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  • The Meghalaya Cabinet has approved a proposal to elevate the Mairang civil sub-division to the status of a district.
  • The district will be known as Eastern West Khasi Hills.
  • Mairang will now be part of the West Khasi Hills district.
  • Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma will inaugurate the new district on November 10, 2021.
  • The total number of districts in the state will rise to 12 as a result of this.

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About Meghalaya 

  • Capital: Shillong
  • Governor: Satya Pal Malik
  • Chief Minister: Conrad Sangma
  • Chief Secretary of Meghalaya: Shri Cyril V. Darlong Diengdoh
  • Meghalaya separated from Assam: 21 January 1972
  • Largest district: West Khasi Hills
  • Sanskrit meaning of Meghalaya: Abode of Clouds
  • Only Indian state that borders Meghalaya:  Assam (northern and eastern side)
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