SHILLONG, Jan 21: Assembly Speaker, Metbah Lyngdoh on Friday formally unveiled the State Emblem during the golden jubilee celebrations of statehood.
The Arts and Culture department had been entrusted with the task of formulating a State Emblem in 2021.
A senior official said the department had floated an open competition amongst the citizens of the state and 198 entries were received.
An expert committee comprising of eminent experts & domain specialists shortlisted the design submitted by Mario Pathaw on December 23, 2021 which was then presented before Chief Minister, Conrad K. Sangma.
The state Cabinet examined the design on January 11 and again on January 17 after which the CAM gave his approval on January 19, the official added.
