Meghalaya CM inaugurates bridges and Rs 136-crore road project in South Garo Hills
Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma launched several infrastructure projects to improve connectivity and support rural livelihoods in the district.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma inaugurated two bridges and laid the foundation stone for a 46.08-km road project in South Garo Hills district on Monday, according to NENow.
The Chokpot-Kharukol Road project, estimated to cost Rs 136 crore, is being implemented under the North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS). The road will connect 14 villages and provide a shorter route to Shillong and Guwahati.
Sangma also inaugurated Bridge No. 6/6 on the NH 51 (Dalwagre)-Chokpot Road and the Gonggangre High Level Bridge over the Dareng river, which cost Rs 4.79 crore. The latter is expected to provide all-weather connectivity to more than 330 households.
Three rural facilities were also launched, including the Chokpot Warima PRIME Hub, the Chokpot Farmers’ Market, and the Block Integrated Development Complex of Chokpot Community and Rural Development (C&RD) Block.
The Chokpot Farmers’ Market, developed at a cost of Rs 9.26 crore through the District Rural Development Agency (DRDA), will provide vending spaces for more than 3,000 farmers to sell produce.
During the inauguration of the development complex, Sangma urged staff to ensure government schemes reach intended beneficiaries. He also interacted with residents during the CM Connect programme to hear their development priorities.