Shillong, Apr 26: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Thursday inspected ongoing construction works of the Shillong International Centre for Performing Arts and Culture (SICPAC) at Mawkasiang to know the current status of the project.

Minister for Arts and Culture, A.L. Hek and Mawryngkneng MLA, David Nongrum and other officials also accompanied the Chief Minister.

The Chief Minister said that the state government will ensure smooth progress of the work so as to enable the project to be completed within the stipulated time.

The Project when completed will act as an International convention centre with state of the art facilities for hosting mega cultural events like Music, Theatre, Dance, Film Festivals, etc.

It will house two international standard auditoria with a seating capacity of 1750 and 612 and a smaller theatre complex with an approximate seating capacity of around 325.

The front of the complex is designated for a 15,000 capacity open Air Concert Area.

It will also function as a training centre offering employable skill development courses in art, music, films and television and multimedia for the youth of Meghalaya and the North Eastern Region.

The state of the art facility is being constructed at an estimated cost of Rs. 151.33 crore and targeted for completion by the end of this year.