<span style="color: #222222;">In Meghalaya, a two-day North East Conclave 2019 on 'Transforming North East India through Science and Technology' began today at Shillong. It has been organised by the Institute of Bio-resources and Sustainable Development (IBSD).<br />'' <br />'' Inaugurating the conclave, Meghalaya Water Resources Minister, Metbah Lyngdoh said that the North Eastern States of the country are a treasure house of rich biodiversity and their endowments can contribute to the nation's progress and accelerate the pace of development. <br />'' <br />'' He lauded the initiative of the IBSD for organizing this conclave where leading experts and policymakers from different parts of the country along with local stakeholders come together to discuss on transforming North East India through Science and Technology.</span><br />'' <br />''