Meghalaya joined the rest of India in celebrating the 71st Republic Day celebration today at Polo Grounds, Shillong. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma unfurled the Tri-colour and took salute of the parade. <br />'' <br />'' Addressing the gathering, he said that entrepreneurship will be the key driver of growth and employment in the coming years for the State. <br />'' <br />'' He said that the State Government is working tirelessly to achieve excellence in governance, quality education, economic and social upliftment and other infrastructural work. <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"><br />'' A colourful display of tableaus by different Government departments, cultural dance and songs marked the celebration. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The Chief Minister also distributed the Meghalaya Day awards to the winners. The Republic Day celebrations were also held in different district headquarters.</span><br />''