Conrad, Union min attend 4th Gaurav Diwas celebrations in Shillong

Shillong: CM Conrad K Sangma and Union minister of civil aviation Kinjurapu Rammohan Naidu on Friday attended the 4th Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas celebrations at the state convention centre in Shillong.
The event was organized by the state rural employment society community & rural development, in collaboration with the office of the East Khasi Hills deputy commissioner.
Celebrating Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, among the three major tribes of the state, Naidu said, "To be here with the tribal brothers and sisters and be able to celebrate the event is a tribute in itself to all the tribal freedom fighters and leaders who fought for their rights and have protected the identity and culture of their people. To pay tribute to them is extremely honourable".
Happy with the forest preservation practice of the Khasi community, the minister said, "During my two-day visit, I have seen the people of Meghalaya respect the need to protect nature. The world can learn from the tribal community".
"There is great knowledge within the tribal communities that can provide solutions to some of the challenges that the world is facing," he said.
Stating that there was potential for civil aviation in Meghalaya, he also assured support for the expansion of the Umroi Airport and operationalize the Baljek Airport in Tura.
Various village employment councils of the East Khasi Hills district were felicitated for complete utilisation of PMAY-G scheme in their villages.