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KHASI HILLS

East Khasi Hills

Capital · Shillong25.579°N, 91.893°E
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Problems on the ground

  • •Rapid urbanisation in Shillong causing traffic congestion and pollution
  • •Loss of pine forests and springs feeding the city
  • •Rising unemployment among youth despite high literacy

Achievements & strengths

  • ★Home to NEIGRIHMS medical institute and NEHU university
  • ★Highest literacy rate in Meghalaya (~85%)
  • ★Shillong recognised as India's rock music capital

Latest news · East Khasi Hills

India Today NE· 14 Oct 2026
Meghalaya: East Khasi Hills allows roadside puja pandals this year amid traffic concerns - India Today NE
Meghalaya: East Khasi Hills allows roadside puja pandals this year amid traffic concerns India Today NE
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Syllad· 26 Oct 2026
East Khasi Hills bans unauthorised sand mining, washing along Umiew River - Syllad
East Khasi Hills bans unauthorised sand mining, washing along Umiew River Syllad
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The Shillong Times· 16 Oct 2026
Anubhav Sharma wins East Khasi Hills District Chess Championship - The Shillong Times
Anubhav Sharma wins East Khasi Hills District Chess Championship The Shillong Times
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Highland Post· 21 Oct 2026
Eviction notices to vendors on Shillong-Dawki Road; replies under scrutiny - Highland Post
Eviction notices to vendors on Shillong-Dawki Road; replies under scrutiny Highland Post
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India Today NE· 21 Oct 2026
‘We can’t rule out anybody’: East Khasi Hills SP on Meghalaya petrol bomb incidents - India Today NE
‘We can’t rule out anybody’: East Khasi Hills SP on Meghalaya petrol bomb incidents India Today NE
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NDTV· 19 Oct 2026
Video: Meghalaya's Hidden Natural Water Slide Ends In A Crystal-Clear Pool, Leaving Travellers Stunned - NDTV
Video: Meghalaya's Hidden Natural Water Slide Ends In A Crystal-Clear Pool, Leaving Travellers Stunned NDTV
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Hub News· 25 Sept 2026
Digital learning to reach 31 schools in Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills - Hub News
Digital learning to reach 31 schools in Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills Hub News
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The Meghalayan Express· 5 Oct 2026
National survey shows small businesses emerge as key part of Meghalaya’s economy - The Meghalayan Express
National survey shows small businesses emerge as key part of Meghalaya’s economy The Meghalayan Express
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Govt actions · 2022 → 2026

Click any year to see the official government initiatives taken in East Khasi Hills.

Community board · East Khasi Hills

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TEST water pollution

River water is being polluted by nearby industries and coal runoff.

AI wants you to think about
  • What specific industrial practices or unregulated coal mining activities directly cause this toxic river runoff?
  • Which specific downstream communities or local businesses are most severely impacted by this contaminated water?
  • What specific, measurable actions can you take locally to monitor and reduce this industrial runoff?
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TEST prob sec6

This is a real problem description that is long enough.

AI wants you to think about
  • What is the underlying root cause driving this issue in East Khasi Hills?
  • Which specific local community members or groups are most affected by this problem?
  • What specific, measurable actions can you take to begin solving this issue locally?
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TEST_UI_ Poor lighting near NEHU gate 1790015899

Students walking home after 7pm face pitch-dark stretches near the NEHU main gate — needs solar street lights or shuttle timing extension.

AI wants you to think about
  • Why hasn't the university or local municipality installed lights on this specific stretch yet?
  • Who exactly manages the jurisdiction outside the NEHU gate where the lighting is needed?
  • How many students are affected daily, and what specific shuttle timings would resolve this?
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TEST_ Traffic congestion near Police Bazaar

Rush hour causes 30-min delays near Police Bazaar. Students miss buses and coaching classes because of poor traffic management and parking overflow.

AI wants you to think about
  • What specific areas of Police Bazaar experience the worst parking overflow during rush hour?
  • How could local shop owners and traffic police collaborate to manage this parking overflow?
  • What measurable steps can student groups take to propose alternative drop-off zones for buses?
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Trash piling near Bara Bazaar

Every morning I see plastic bags near Bara Bazaar in Shillong, choking the drains and causing floods in monsoon. Vendors and local shopkeepers dump food waste openly.

AI wants you to think about
  • Why do vendors dump waste openly instead of using designated waste collection bins?
  • Which local market association or municipal department is officially responsible for clearing this waste?
  • What specific, measurable action could you take this month to reduce dumping by these shopkeepers?
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