A unique and heart-touching incident was seen in the Meghalaya Assembly on Tuesday. Here during the Question Hour, a good debate was seen between Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma and his wife NPP MLA Mehtab Chandi A Sangma. MLA Mehtab Chandi A Sangma had raised questions on the stalled veterinary training center project.

During Question Hour, Gambegre MLA Mehtab Chandi A Sangma had sought clarification on the pace of development of one veterinary college, two fishery colleges and one dairy college. These were approved by the cabinet in the year 2022. Also expressed concern over the shortage of manpower in veterinary training centers across the state.

What information did the Chief Minister give?

On this, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma smiled and said that the purpose of the proposed institutions is to strengthen the livestock sector of Meghalaya. He said that these were three colleges, about which we have decided keeping in mind the immediate need. Keeping in mind that a large population of the state is engaged in animal husbandry. This is definitely a matter of concern. Steps are being taken to bridge the shortage of manpower as soon as possible. He said that filling the vacant places would be a priority. Also said that there has been a delay in preparing the detailed project report, due to which the process took time due to identification of land and planning due to manpower requirements.

In Meghalaya Assembly, an MLA questioned her own husband, CM Conrad Sangma, on the floor of the House.
It showed that in a real democracy, public accountability comes before personal relationships.
That’s what institutional integrity looks like. pic.twitter.com/UtnCedMBPq

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Veterinary college to be built on 800 acres

The Chief Minister said that about 800 acres of land has been identified in Ri-Bhoi Kirdemkulai for the proposed Veterinary College. It is estimated that approximately Rs 334 crore will be spent on this project. 19 departments will be included in this. He said that we are worried because the need for money is very high. Also, efforts will be made to complete this process quickly.

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A different scene was seen in the Meghalaya Assembly on Wednesday (25 February 2026), when CM Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma’s wife Mehtab Chandi A Sangma clashed with each other. NCP MLA Mehtab Chandi A Sangma raised questions against her husband Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma over the delay in important projects related to livestock education which were approved by the cabinet three years ago. During the proceedings, the Gambagre MLA sought clarification on the current status of the proposed Animal Medical University, two Fisher Universities and one Dairy University approved in 2022. He also raised the issue of shortage of staff in the animal medical training centers of the state. This debate in the House was special because such a serious discussion between the MLA couple is rarely seen.

According to the PTI report, replying on behalf of the government, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said that these institutions were conceived with the aim of strengthening the livestock sector of Meghalaya. He said, ‘A large population of the state is associated with animal husbandry. Keeping this need in mind, the decision to establish these three colleges was taken. Regarding the shortage of staff at the Animal Medical Centre, he admitted that it is a matter of concern. He said, ‘This is definitely a matter of concern. Steps are being taken to fill the shortage of human resources as soon as possible. He also assured that filling the vacant positions will be kept on priority.

Answer given regarding preparation of DPR

On the question of delay in preparing the Detailed Project Report (DPR), the Chief Minister said that the process took longer due to time taken in identification of land and assessment of required human resources. About 800 acres of land has been identified at Kirdemkulai in Ri-Bhoi district for the proposed veterinary college. The estimated cost of this project is around Rs 334 crore and it is planned to establish 19 departments in it. The Chief Minister said, ‘The financial requirement is quite huge, which is a matter of concern for us, but at the same time he assured the members that efforts will be made to speed up the process.’ The discussion brought to the fore the issues of livestock education and rural employment in Meghalaya, while an unusual domestic political equation was also publicly visible in the Assembly.