Conrad K Sangma: Individual productivity need of the hour

Staff Correspondent

Shillong: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Thursday stressed on the importance of individual productivity for the collective growth of the State. He was speaking at the foundation stone ceremony of the 100- bedded hospital in Baghmara, South Garo Hills. Government chief whip Marcuisn Marak, MLA Rakkam A Sangma, Baghmara MLA Samuel Sangma and other dignitaries were also present at the function.

The Chief Minister said, “It has been the commitment of the government to give special attention to areas, which has remained neglected. South Garo Hill is one of the district that has been accorded thrust so that the region can catch up with the pace of development with other districts of the State.”

He also informed that in this year’s budget, health has been given priority and the government will ensure that measures are taken to better the health infrastructure and facilities across the State.

Health Minister AL Hek said that the project will be completed within the stipulated time of 24 months. He expressed dissatisfaction on delay of projects and has assured that this government will ensure that the projects were completed on time. Hek said that the new building will be dedicated to former MLA Lordsigh Sangma.

Conrad also unveiled the plaque to lay the foundation for the new Circuit House in Baghmara in the presence of Health Minister AL Hek and other dignitaries. He also inaugurated the newly constructed building of Rangku Memorial Girls’ Higher Secondary School, Baghmara, funded by the Asian Development Bank.

“Every person’s productivity is instrumental in the growth story of Meghalaya. We need to ensure that our human capital progresses through the efficiency of our people and our youth. It is a responsibility we must cultivate. That is how our economy will grow and that is how Meghalaya will rise,” the Chief Minister said at the school function.

He also stressed on the need for individual productivity and action to derive collective growth for the State while addressing the gathering of young girls, teachers, educators and administrators. “As a Government, it is my desire to see that every single individual is productive. Every single person must become efficient in what they do. Only if we do that, we can see the economy of our State and our country grow,” the Chief Minister added.

“We have 24 hours in a day and we must ask ourselves if we are productively utilizing our time. If the government, the officials and the public at large start to work towards this objective, I am sure that our State will be at par with other places around the world. That is where education comes to play and it is the commitment of my government to invest in human capital,” he added.

The Chief Minister also visited the Captain Williamson Memorial School at Baghmara, the only degree college in South Garo Hills.

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