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Title: Agreement Signing Ceremony between StaffFlex Resolutions LLP and the Meghalaya Technology Parks Society for the leasing of space at Shillong Technology Park–II
Press Release Number:
14/05/2026
Description:
Hon'ble Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, who witnessed the signing and addressed the gathering prior to the Round Table discussion, noted that the development of the IT sector in Meghalaya has been a long-term, gradual process requiring sustained effort and ecosystem-building.
He stated that the journey of developing the sector has been gradual and shaped by years of persistent effort, saying, “I have been trying to build this momentum for many, many years. Things take time. It is not as if everything happens at once, but when I look back at the journey, it has now been 18 years since I first had the opportunity to engage with this sector during my tenure as IT Minister in 2008, when I was part of the government for a year.”
Reflecting on the intervening years, he noted that progress had been limited during a certain period, but emphasised continuity in intent and focus. “After that, for almost 10 years, nothing really moved forward. I do not blame anyone, and I am not making a political statement. It is simply that things did not progress during that period. Then, when I returned as Chief Minister in 2018, we began working again in a focused manner on building the IT sector and strengthening the ecosystem,” he said.
Highlighting the State’s ongoing infrastructure push, the Chief Minister noted that key investments are now materialising on the ground. “Today, we are happy that the second IT Park is ready, and another one is coming up in Tura. From the very beginning, I have always believed that technology, or any sector, cannot be viewed only through a narrow lens of competitive advantage. You have to build an ecosystem for the industry to survive and thrive. That is what we are trying to do,” he added
He stated that the journey of developing the sector has been gradual and shaped by years of persistent effort, saying, “I have been trying to build this momentum for many, many years. Things take time. It is not as if everything happens at once, but when I look back at the journey, it has now been 18 years since I first had the opportunity to engage with this sector during my tenure as IT Minister in 2008, when I was part of the government for a year.”
Reflecting on the intervening years, he noted that progress had been limited during a certain period, but emphasised continuity in intent and focus. “After that, for almost 10 years, nothing really moved forward. I do not blame anyone, and I am not making a political statement. It is simply that things did not progress during that period. Then, when I returned as Chief Minister in 2018, we began working again in a focused manner on building the IT sector and strengthening the ecosystem,” he said.
Highlighting the State’s ongoing infrastructure push, the Chief Minister noted that key investments are now materialising on the ground. “Today, we are happy that the second IT Park is ready, and another one is coming up in Tura. From the very beginning, I have always believed that technology, or any sector, cannot be viewed only through a narrow lens of competitive advantage. You have to build an ecosystem for the industry to survive and thrive. That is what we are trying to do,” he added
Released Date:
14 May 2026
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