Mission Clean Shillong 2027: Govt kicks off city-wide consultation ahead of National Games
In a decisive move towards urban transformation, the Urban Affairs Department, Government of Meghalaya in collaboration with Shillong Municipal Board today convened a city-wide public consultation on Mission Clean Shillong 2027 at the State Convention Centre, Shillong.
The consultation brought together Rangbah Shnongs, civic bodies, experts, and residents to co-create a roadmap for a cleaner, greener Shillong, well ahead of the National Games 2027, which the city is set to host.
In his keynote address, P.K. Boro, Director, Urban Affairs, emphasized the importance of grassroots involvement.
He urged the attendees to share their concerns and ideas stating that their participation is crucial for the Government to develop a robust and comprehensive Mission Document.
F.B. Chyne, Executive Engineer, Shillong Municipal Board, delivered a comprehensive presentation on the city’s current waste management strategy.
He said, “No household should be left behind”, in order to ensure that waste management is community-led, city-wide, and sustainable.
He also highlighted recent infrastructure interventions, including the deployment of 74 garbage collection vehicles to strengthen waste collection and transportation.
On the processing and disposal front, a 170-tonne-per-day composting plant has been installed, four waste recovery centres have been constructed and made operational, and a 15,000 sq. m. sanitary landfill site has been developed and commissioned.
Highlighting the mission’s targets, K. Kharumnuid, Mission Director, Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) 2.0, announced that the “My City, My Pride” campaign is slated for completion by October 2025.
He invited further suggestions from the public and local bodies, encouraging stakeholders to submit feedback to the Urban Affairs Department by August 2025.
An official presentation on the Mission Clean Shillong 2027 document outlined the vision of a world-class, zero-litter, eco-conscious Shillong, ahead of the National Games.
Key pillars of the initiative include: 100% scientific processing and disposal of solid waste, Elimination of legacy waste at Marten landfill, Zero solid waste discharge into rivers and water bodies, Restoration and beautification of public spaces and Enhanced grievance redressal and citizen engagement platforms
Notably, the draft mission document, launched by Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on World Environment Day, is part of the state’s larger Mission 10 (2022–2032) vision to drive holistic growth in the state.
The mission aims to transform the city into a national model for urban cleanliness through community participation, infrastructure upgrades and policy innovation.
In alignment with broader sustainability goals, the government is also promoting clean mobility and greening initiatives, scaling the successful STEMS school bus program, with 30 new buses added, supporting green start-ups and eco-infrastructure like rainwater harvesting, wastewater recycling, and zero-discharge systems, and restoring green cover with 1.8 crore saplings planted across 27,000 hectares over the past five years.
The consultation also saw active participation from Dorbar Shnong representatives who raised queries on septic tanks, stray animal control, overhanging cables, and the performance of waste management agencies.
The Consultation reflects the Government’s commitment to transparency and dialogue, calling upon citizens, civil society, institutions, and private stakeholders to be active partners in building a cleaner, healthier, and future-ready Shillong.
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