Shillong, Nov. 21 -- Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Friday announced the expansion of the Chief Minister's Research Grant to support 75 scholars to promote research on the roots, history, and culture of the Khasi, Jaintia, and Garo tribes.
Sangma made the announcement on the Day 2 of the Shillong Literary Festival, which continued to captivate audiences with a wide range of intellectually stimulating sessions and discussions spanning cinema, poetry, history, and culture.
Reflecting on the Shillong Literary Festival's evolution from a small gathering to a major platform, the Chief Minister highlighted his government's vision that links the growth of the literary festival to the state's broader economic and tourism strategy.
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