Meghalaya CM starts work on integrated hospital in West Jaintia Hills
Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma inaugurated several completed projects and laid foundation stones for new infrastructure during a visit to the district.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma commenced construction of an integrated hospital at Ummulong and opened a shooting range at Khliehtyrshi on Thursday. The visit to West Jaintia Hills district included the inauguration of various completed projects and the laying of foundation stones for new infrastructure, according to ThePrint.
The Chief Minister, accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar and Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Wailadmiki Shylla, also opened the Block Integrated Development Complex of Thadlaskein Community and Rural Development (C&RD) Block alongside community leader Kwit Sari.
Addressing the public, Sangma described a three-pillar development model involving infrastructure creation, direct financial aid, and the preservation of indigenous culture. He noted that nearly 70 per cent of recent government spending was directed towards the sports sector.
Sangma stated that the government transferred approximately Rs 400 crore to students via scholarships and increased financial support for self-help groups from Rs 50 crore to nearly Rs 1,400 crore. He added that farmers received close to Rs 300 crore through schemes such as FOCUS+ and CM Assure.
The visit included the inauguration of 38.163 km of road works, the renovated Kiang Nangbah Stadium, and school buildings at Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Jowai. New foundation stones were laid for an aquatic complex, an athletic synthetic track, and artificial football grounds at Mukhla Sohshrieh and Mukhla Umlangshor.
Additional foundation stones were laid for health sub-centres at Ialong, Sabahmuswang, and Ksehrynshang, as well as lower primary school buildings at Mukhla Sohshrieh, Niriang, and Mokaswan.