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Agriculture
Meghalaya CM lays foundation stone for Rs 65 crore State Veterinary Hospital
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 10:34 PM
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Chief Minister Conrad Sangma inaugurated the foundation‑stone ceremony for a new state veterinary hospital in Meghalaya, with an estimated cost of Rs 65 crore.
The foundation‑stone laying ceremony for a new state veterinary hospital was held in Meghalaya, with Chief Minister Conrad Sangma presiding over the event. The hospital, earmarked at Rs 65 crore, is slated to become a dedicated facility for animal health services across the state.
According to officials, the centre will provide modern veterinary care, diagnostic facilities and training for livestock owners, aiming to boost the health and productivity of the region's cattle, goats and poultry. By strengthening animal health infrastructure, the project is expected to support Meghalaya's agrarian economy and improve farmers' incomes.
The CM emphasized that livestock is a vital component of the state's agricultural sector and that the new hospital will address long‑standing gaps in veterinary services. Construction is set to begin shortly, with the facility projected to be operational in the coming years, creating employment opportunities for veterinary professionals and ancillary staff.
According to officials, the centre will provide modern veterinary care, diagnostic facilities and training for livestock owners, aiming to boost the health and productivity of the region's cattle, goats and poultry. By strengthening animal health infrastructure, the project is expected to support Meghalaya's agrarian economy and improve farmers' incomes.
The CM emphasized that livestock is a vital component of the state's agricultural sector and that the new hospital will address long‑standing gaps in veterinary services. Construction is set to begin shortly, with the facility projected to be operational in the coming years, creating employment opportunities for veterinary professionals and ancillary staff.