Meghalaya: Noted historian David Syiemlieh honoured with Padma Shri

Shillong: Noted historian David Syiemlieh was honoured with Padma Shri for his contribution to the field of literature and education.

Syiemlieh, a former chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), has edited numerous books He is a former member of the Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR), New Delhi, and is also the former vice-chancellor of the Rajiv Gandhi University in Itanagar.

Congratulating him, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Saturday said, "This recognition is a testament to his invaluable contributions to literature, education, and the broader cultural landscape. We are incredibly proud of Prof Syiemlieh's remarkable achievements, and his success continues to inspire us all," he added.

He was the honourary director of the Indian Council of Social Science Research–North Eastern Regional Centre (ICSSR-NERC). At the North-Eastern Hill University in Shillong, he taught courses on capitalism and imperialism, modern Indian history and the history of Christianity in the region.