Meghalaya CM inaugurates bridges and launches Rs 136-crore road project
Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma launched infrastructure projects in South Garo Hills to improve connectivity and support rural livelihoods.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Monday inaugurated two bridges and laid the foundation stone for a 46.08-km road project in South Garo Hills district, 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 towards 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 opened, 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 was developed at a cost of Rs 9.26 crore through the District Rural Development Agency (DRDA), South Garo Hills, to provide vending spaces for more than 3,000 farmers.
During the inauguration of the Block Integrated Development Complex, Sangma urged the Block Development Officer and staff to ensure government schemes reach intended beneficiaries. He also interacted with residents during the CM Connect programme to seek feedback on local development priorities.