Minister Incharge of Social Welfare, Meghalaya Paul Lyngdoh on Wednesday announced that the state government will soon allot 10 acres of land at New Shillong for the permanent building of the Composite Regional Centre (CRC), including two acres earmarked for the office of the Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities to ensure closer collaboration.
Speaking as the chief guest at the 2nd Purple Fair 2025 at U Soso Tham Auditorium in Shillong, Lyngdoh revealed that the government’s flagship ₹200-crore Disabled Stadium has now taken a “definite shape,” envisioned as a state-of-the-art facility where persons with disabilities will have full access to world-class sports amenities, particularly with the National Games 2027 on the horizon.
“I am happy to say that our department has been proactively engaged with five Ministries and one of those is the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Just two weeks back, the Chief Minister and I met Union Minister Dr Virendra Kumar to pursue certain proposals which were pending with the Ministry. I am happy to announce here that things are moving very fast,” Lyngdoh said.
He added, “Once again, I assure and give you my firm commitment that the state government is very supportive of the idea of encouraging persons with disabilities. We have just seen them performing dancing, singing, and we will also link these artistic activities with our Chief Minister’s Grassroot Music Programme and provide them with a platform where they can showcase their talents and abilities.”
The Purple Fair, organized by the Composite Regional Centre for Skill Development, Rehabilitation & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (CRCSRE), Shillong, in collaboration with the Office of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, brought together 687 participants, including 325 PwDs, their families, caregivers, and NGOs. The event underscored Meghalaya’s growing focus on empowerment, inclusion, and skill development for the disability community.
