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