The Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Dr D D Lapang, inaugurated the official website of the Department of Industries, Government of Meghalaya during a special function at the State Secretariat. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Lapang said that the website would go a long way in highlighting the various schemes of the Government to the general public. The website was designed and developed by the Meghalaya State Centre of NIC with inputs from the Directorate of Industries, Government of Meghalaya. The website contains useful information about various schemes of the Department. A citizens' corner on the website contains various forms and guidelines for the people of the state. Because of the acute unemployment problem in the state, the Government has placed great emphasis on the promotion of industrial activities in the state.