Guwahati, July 10 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will begin her four-day visit to Shillong in Meghalaya on Thursday by inaugurating the city's first modern shopping mall at Polo at 3 pm.

Developed under the Shillong Smart City Project, the new Polo Shopping Complex aims to elevate the city's retail experience.

Badri Rai Company constructed the mall at a cost of Rs 85 crore, designing it with a total built-up area of 1.5 lakh square feet.

The six-storey mall features 90 retail outlets, mechanised parking, 12 escalators, five lifts, a food court, EV charging points, and office spaces on the fifth and sixth floors. The developers have also included a dedicated kids' play area to cater to families.

Following the mall inaugur...