Cabinet has approved the Meghalaya Urban Parking Policy 2025, which will allow the government to levy fees on vehicles parked on Shillong’s streets and monitor street parking in the capital and other urban areas
SHILLONG, Feb 26: The State Cabinet has approved the Meghalaya Urban Parking Policy 2025, which will allow the government to levy fees on vehicles parked on Shillong’s streets and monitor street parking in the capital and other urban areas.
Chief Minister Conrad Sangma clarified that existing municipal parking arrangements will remain unaffected. However, he admitted that there is currently no mechanism to regulate street parking or collect fees.
The decision comes in response to concerns raised by the police, Dorbar Shnongs, and the public regarding the growing issue of unregulated street parking.
Under the new policy, the city will be divided into different zones, and with the help of local residents, designated parking and no-parking zones will be established.
“We are hopeful that this policy will regulate street parking, create a structured system for charging fees, and prevent random parking. These zones will be designated after consultation with the police and other stakeholders,” Sangma stated.
The government expects to generate an annual revenue of approximately Rs 40 crore from the initiative. Additionally, it is looking to collaborate with organisations and localities willing to provide land for parking infrastructure under a public-private partnership (PPP) model.