Shillong Opens First Mall With Smart, Green Features

15 Jul 2025 CW Team

Shillong has achieved a major milestone in urban development with the completion of the Polo Commercial Complex—the city’s first shopping mall. Developed under the Smart Cities Mission, the modern facility was completed in December 2024, four years after its foundation stone was laid on 28 October 2020.

Constructed at a cost of approximately Rs 1 billion (inclusive of GST), the mall spans a 1.26-acre plot with a total built-up area of around 170,000 square feet. The development marks a significant leap forward in Shillong’s commercial infrastructure landscape.

The Polo Commercial Complex features 109 retail shops, ranging from 447 to 3,969 sq ft in size, along with eight office spaces between 8,050 and 8,830 sq ft. Enhancing its appeal, the facility includes a dedicated Gaming Zone and a spacious Food Court, together occupying 15,270 sq ft.

Key Features:

80 car parking bays
50 two-wheeler parking bays
5 elevators
12 escalators
5 emergency exits
Sewage treatment plant (75 KL capacity)
Water treatment plant
110 CCTV cameras for surveillance
Advanced Building Management System (BMS)
Focus on Sustainability:

Aligned with the principles of the Smart Cities Mission, the complex incorporates eco-friendly infrastructure including a rainwater harvesting system and rooftop solar panels.

The Polo Commercial Complex is set to catalyse Shillong’s economic growth by generating business opportunities, supporting local entrepreneurship, and offering a modern retail experience to both residents and visitors.

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