The D-Day Event

The Meghalaya Golden Jubilee Celebration was blessed with sunny skies and bright smiles.

The event was graced with the many invitees, dignitaries and many from others districts who joined in through the livestream of the event.

The Event was livestreamed through the various social media platforms and TV Channels to enable the people of the state to also be a part of the Celebration.

The event was started with the singing of the National Anthem by The Petals of Harmony Choir of St. Anthony's College, Music Department.

The Directorate of Information & Public Relations, Government of Meghalaya presented to the gathering the documentary on the Statehood Movement.
The documentary gave the audience a highlight of the long and difficult journey that led to the Birth of our state of Meghalaya, and showcases the various leaders and events that were instrumental to the cause.

The Department of Arts & Culture, Government of Meghalaya in association with ICCR, Shillong, presented a Docu-Drama titled, 'Meghalaya@50: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow'

The Docu - Drama was based on the glorious past and then struggle for the Statehood, and today and a way ahead. It was a showcase with the diverse communities of Meghalaya and a medley with achievers on stage.

A coffee table book, 'Meghalaya at 50, 1972 - 2022' was launched at the Meghalaya Golden Jubilee Celebration The book documents the 50 years of Meghalaya since it attained statehood.

'Meghalaya at 50, 1972 - 2022' was released by the Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister, Shri. Prestone Tynsong in the presence of Hon’ble Speaker of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly, Shri. Metbah Lyngdoh; Shri. Mukul Sangma, Leader of Opposition; Smti. R.V. Suchiang, IAS, Chief Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya along with the Task Force Members:
1. Shri D P Wahlang, IAS, Member Secretary Task Force
2. Dr. W. Kharlukhi, MP, Member
3. Shri C.V.D.Diengdoh, IAS, Member
4. Dr. Reuben C. Lyngdoh, Co-Chairman Task Force
5. Dr. E.K.Mawkhiew, Nodal Officer, Task Force

The approved Meghalaya State Emblem is a distilled amalgamation, that reflects the State’s incredibly beautiful natural wealth & its singularly vibrant & unique culture.

The Emblem highlights the state’s intrinsic deep rootedness in nature & the inherent cultural connectedness of its 3 main indigenous hill tribes – the Khasis, Garos & Jaintias, who are culturally distinct, yet inextricably bound by the matrilineal social structure.

The Meghalaya State Emblem was inaugurated by Hon’ble Speaker of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly, Shri. Metbah Lyngdoh.

The Virtual Launch of the Foundation Stone laying Ceremony for the New Administrative Township at New Shillong, was inaugurated today in the presence of the Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister, Shri. Prestone Tynsong.

A short 3D rendered video was presented to showcase the proposed plans and structure for the New Township.

The Meghalaya Day Award Ceremony was conducted, awarding the various individuals who have excelled in their field.

U TIROT SING AWARD 2022 for Art & Literature
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was awarded to Shri Benedict Skhemlang Hynniewta, an artist in the field of Visual Art.
He has taken part in various exhibitions at the local level, State level, National level as well as at the International level to show case his talent.

He has also participated at the International
Art Project India 9/7 organised by Riti Academy of Visual Arts, Shillong and Aarti & Design, Dusseldorf, Germany, 1999, and 'Thoh Shun' a group exhibition by artists from North Eastern States of India and Art Club Bangladesh, Dhaka, in 2007.

PA TOGAN N SANGMA AWARD, 2022 for Social Services
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was awarded to Rev. Fr. Charles Ch. Sangma, SDB. Fr. Charles Ch. Sangma served as the Headmaster of Don Bosco School Tura since 1994 and has taken many initiatives to bring about progress and development in the school.

In one exemplary act, Fr. Charles Ch. Sangma was able to save one Girl Guide from drowning when she slipped and fell into the river, on 06.12.2003 The District Administration in appreciation of his bravery and successful attempt in rendering assistance to save the precious life of the drowning girl has conferred upon him a Special Award on the 58th Independence Day, 2005.

U KIANG NANGBAH AWARD 2022 for Sports
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was awarded to Shri Halen Nongtdu.
Shri. Kyrmen Shylla, Hon’ble Excise Minister, Government of Meghalaya received the award on his behalf as he is participating in the I-League at Odisha.

He became a passionate footballer at a very young age pursuing a successful playing
career at the highest level.
Shri Halen Nongtdu has represented the country for the India U-15 team at the Toreno Del Nazioni in Italy during March, 2019. He was a part of the India U-15 team that
won the SAFF CUP U-15 Championship held at Kalyani during August, 2019.
He also represented the India U-16 team that topped the group at the AFC U-16 Qualifiers at Uzbekistan during September, 2019.

MEGHALAYA DAY EXCELLENCE AWARDEES 2022

Part 1 of 2

Shri. Maqbool Lyngdoh Suiam
Agriculture Information Officer & OSD
Directorate of Food Processing, Directorate of Agriculture, Cleve Colony, Shillong

Shri Indra Singh Syiemlieh
Registrar
Directorate of Soil & Water Conservation

Shri Clifton Diengdoh
Under Secretary
Personnel & A.R. (A) Department

Shri Roger Collin Marak
Upper Division Assistant
Home (Police) Department

Smti. Joplin Kharsati
Assistant Superintendent
Personnel & A.R. (A) Department

Smti. Candyda Kharkongor
Upper Division Assistant
PW (Roads & Buildings) Department, Budget Branch

Smti. Linda Makri, Gram Sevika Grade-I
Office of the Block Development Officer,
Umsning C&RD Block, Umsning

Smti. Runika Pariat,
Upper Division Assistant
Directorate of Small Savings, Shillong

Shri Perison M. Marak,
Havildar
District Training Centre, Home Guards, Baghmara

Shri Markos Basaiawmoit,
Upper Division Assistant
Office of the General Manager,
District Commerce & Industries Centre, Shillong

Shri Esterning Kharbani, Programme Asst. Grade-II
Directorate of Accounts & Treasuries, Shillong

Shri Iainehskhem Khyriemmujat,
Senior Accounts Assistant
Jowai District Treasury,
West Jaintia Hills District

Shri Riakor Mawblei,
Peon
Office of the Deputy Commissioner,
Eastern West Khasi Hills District, Mairang

Shri Smardin R. Marak,
Poultry Attendant
Regional Poultry Breeding Farm, Kyrdemkulai

Shri. Jolmish T. Sangma,
Jamadar
Office of the Chief Secretary,
Meghalaya, Shillong

MEGHALAYA DAY EXCELLENCE
AWARDEES 2022

Part 2 of 2

Shri. Maqbool Lyngdoh Suiam
Agriculture Information Officer & OSD
Directorate of Food Processing, Directorate of
Agriculture, Cleve Colony, Shillong

Shri Indra Singh Syiemlieh
Registrar
Directorate of Soil & Water Conservation

Shri Clifton Diengdoh
Under Secretary
Personnel & A.R. (A) Department

Shri Roger Collin Marak
Upper Division Assistant
Home (Police) Department

Smti. Joplin Kharsati
Assistant Superintendent
Personnel & A.R. (A) Department

Smti. Candyda Kharkongor
Upper Division Assistant
PW (Roads & Buildings) Department, Budget Branch

Smti. Linda Makri, Gram Sevika Grade-I
Office of the Block Development Officer,
Umsning C&RD Block, Umsning

Smti. Runika Pariat,
Upper Division Assistant
Directorate of Small Savings, Shillong

Shri Perison M. Marak,
Havildar
District Training Centre, Home Guards, Baghmara

Shri Markos Basaiawmoit,
Upper Division Assistant
Office of the General Manager,
District Commerce & Industries Centre, Shillong

Shri Esterning Kharbani, Programme Asst. Grade-II
Directorate of Accounts & Treasuries, Shillong

Shri Iainehskhem Khyriemmujat,
Senior Accounts Assistant
Jowai District Treasury,
West Jaintia Hills District

Shri Riakor Mawblei,
Peon
Office of the Deputy Commissioner,
Eastern West Khasi Hills District, Mairang

Shri Smardin R. Marak,
Poultry Attendant
Regional Poultry Breeding Farm, Kyrdemkulai

Shri. Jolmish T. Sangma,
Jamadar
Office of the Chief Secretary,
Meghalaya, Shillong