Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma moves to develop South Garo Hills

Staff Correspondent

Shillong: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma accepted theglected district in the State. On the basis of the official statistics, the district that was created in 1992, continues to the most backward district in the State.

During his two-day visit to the district headquarters- Bagmara- on Wednesday, Conrad said, “South Garo Hills remained neglected and the government will initiate measures to improve the basic infrastructure and services in the district.”

Inaugurating the newly-constructed Police Reserve at Baghmara in South Garo Hills in presence of local MLA Samuel M Sangma, Siju-Rongara MLA Rakkam A Sangma, Chief Secretary T Ysering, DGP R. Chandranathan and Additional Chief Secretary Rebecca Suchiang, the Chief Minister said, “The new Police Reserve is an indication that the government has serious concerns for the people of South Garo Hills. I am sure that this new infrastructure will further motivate the police force of the district”.

Terming that development is a prerequisite for peace to continue, he said, “Militancy is the end result of socio-economic problems and hence it is important that the government ensure development of a region for a sustained peace.”

He said that South Garo Hills region has remained neglected for years and to ensure momentum of growth, the government is embarking on a road map to ensure focused development of the district on a priority basis. In this regard, the ongoing repair and maintenance of the Tura – Baghmara road will pave way for development in the district. He informed that the NH-62 has been renamed to NH-217 which starts from Dainadubi to Baghmara via Siju and Gasuapara to Tura up to Paikan.

“We are expediting the work as much as possible and would try to ensure that it is completed within this year,” Conrad said.

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