SHILLONG: The foundation stone of the International Centre for Performing Arts and Culture at New Shillong Township (NST) will be unveiled on April 8.
Arts and Culture Minister Clement Marak informed that the construction work has been allotted to Nagarjuna Construction Company following completion of the tendering process.
The estimated budget of the project is Rs.151.33 crore and the funds have been arranged on a 90-10 basis, with the Centre contributing the lion’s share.
The Urban Affairs department has
(Contd from P-3) allotted land measuring 34.85 acres for the project which is expected to come up in 30 months from the date of issue of the work order.
It is learnt that the centre will be at par with similar centres across the globe and aims at making Shillong the hub of performing arts, especially music, in the North East. The proposed project will create opportunities for greater exposure of local talent.
