Meghalaya: 250 CCTV Cameras in Shillong to Go Live by November-End, says CM Conrad Sangma

Shillong: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma stated that the initial phase of a citywide surveillance network, deploying 250 CCTV cameras across 48 localities in Shillong, Meghalaya, will be fully operational by the end of November.

Speaking at a consultative session with Rangbah Shnongs and locality heads from the Greater Shillong Planning Area, the Meghalaya Chief Minister outlined the project as a cornerstone of the government’s comprehensive strategy to bolster public safety and modernise urban monitoring.

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High-risk areas will be prioritised under the upgraded safety framework, receiving intensified illumination, expanded camera coverage, and enhanced footpaths to promote secure and accessible public spaces.

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To eliminate past overlaps in jurisdiction and ensure seamless upkeep, Sangma confirmed that the Shillong Municipal Board will assume exclusive responsibility for maintaining both CCTV infrastructure and street lighting systems.

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“This centralised approach will drive greater accountability and enable swift resolution of technical faults and routine servicing”, CM Conrad Sangma stated.