Meghalaya
Shillong: Census 2011 points to progress; percentage of households not having latrine marginally declines from 48.8% in 2001 to 37.1% in 2011
Shillong, April 12, 2012: Twenty-first century Meghalaya still faces problems of open defecation, accessibility to sources of lighting and potable water, although the scenario has marginally improved compared to a decade ago, especially in the field of communication.
Conference to discuss slow urbanisation issue in Meghalaya
Shillong, Feb 13, 2012: Concerned at the slow rate of urbanisation in Meghalaya, government officials and prominent citizens will sit together to find a long-term solution. A round table conference of top government officials and citizens will be held here on February 15.
