SHILLONG: The Nature Interpretation Centre at Ka Phan Nonglait Park, which highlights and records the diverse flora and fauna of Meghalaya, was inaugurated by the chief minister Conrad Sangma on Tuesday.
Conrad Sangma posts a collection of images from the inaugural ceremony. Taking on twitter, Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma said, “Inaugurated the Nature Interpretation Centre at Ka Phan Nonglait Park which showcases and document the rich flora and fauna of Meghalaya.”
According to a report, the park, which was once known as Lady Hydari Park and is one of the few remaining recreational areas in Shillong, received its new name, Ka Phan Nonglait Park, in recognition of the Rymmai village independence warrior who fought the British during the time of U Tirot Sing.
On the other hand, following requests from social organisations like the Khasi Students' Union (KSU), the cabinet recently decided to rename the park.
The Ka Phan Nonglait, a symbol of tenacity and fortitude in Meghalaya's matrilineal society, honours the women who stood their ground against the British to protect the state's citizens.
The park has been around since 1937. It was once a marshland that was created by the former governor of Assam, Sir Robert Neil Reid, who gave it the name Lady Reid Pleasure Park in honour of his wife.
When Sir Akbar Hydari assumed the position of Governor of Assam between 1947 and 1948, the park was subsequently renamed Lady Hydari Park.
Moreover, Conrad Sangma, the chief minister of Meghalaya, unveiled 10 PRIME Agriculture Response Vehicles in Tura for local farmers and agricultural organisations in the Garo Hills.
Additionally, 35 more ARVs will shortly be distributed. Farmers and farmers' organisations in rural areas have emphasised that a significant barrier has been the absence of transportation options.
Access to the ARVs with a 50% subsidy will close this gap by reducing the cost of transportation and assisting them in obtaining fair pricing for their agricultural output.
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