Meghalaya CM Conrad K. Sangma inaugurates new block at Adokgre

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ADOKGRE: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Tuesday inaugurated the Adokgre C&RD block in North Garo Hills in presence of MLAs Rupert Momin and Pongseng Marak.

Adokgre block has been carved out of Kharkutta C&RD block, one of the oldest blocks in the State, which covers 178 villages. The new block will cater to 43 villages in the area, which has a population of about 10,000 households.

Inaugurating the newly-created block, the Chief Minister said, "PA Sangma had a close affinity with the people of Adokgre. He use to tell me about his plans to better the lives of the people. He had envisioned a better future for our people. I am happy to fulfill one of the long-pending demands of Adokgre. The creation of this new block will enable the people to reap the benefits of the Government in a fast and efficient manner."

He told the gathering that since 2018, the government has been working towards creating better infrastructure facilities for its people with a priority to ensure better rural connectivity across the State.

"We have laid importance on improving road connectivity in rural areas and have initiated several projects across the state. The Adokgre to Mangsang road in this area is an example of the government's commitment. The progress of work is in advance stage and it will be completed soon," the Chief Minister added.

Speaking at length on his father and former Speaker of Lok Sabha and Chief Minister PA Sangma, the Chief Minister said, "One of his dreams was to have a stadium for Adokgre, I am happy that the Chenanggre Stadium in Adokgre is in advanced stage and will be completed soon."

He also told the gathering that the government was bringing administration and governance closer to the people by establishing new C&RD blocks and subdivision. "We are taking administration closer to the people. People face numerous challenges and hardships. We are here to provide the necessary services through the C&RD blocks across the State," he added.

During his visit to Adokgre, the Chief Minister also inaugurated the temporary office of the new block. The Chief Minister urged farmers to register by December 4 to avail benefits of Focus Plus.

Focus plus is an extension of Meghalaya's biggest farmer welfare programme, wherein registered individual farmer receives Rs 5,000 cash benefit from the government. The Chief Minister said that government launched the Focus Plus to celebrate the success of the Focus scheme, which has benefited 4.5 lakh farmers.

He also distributed Focus Plus card at Adokgre today and told the gathering that cash benefit transfer for the beneficiaries would be done in two installments – Rs 1,000 during registration and Rs 4,000 as second instalment.

The Chief Minister informed that the government would be hosting a mega event to formally distribute the second instalment, wherein in lakhs of farmers will receive the cash benefit from the government.

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