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• Conrad K Sangma laid the foundation stones for four road infrastructure projects worth nearly INR 488 crore in East and West Jaintia Hills.
• The projects cover a combined length of 108.24 km and include road upgrades, bridge construction, and tourism connectivity works.
• Major schemes are being funded through the World Bank-backed Meghalaya Logistics and Connectivity Improvement Project, CRIF, SIDBI Cluster Development Fund, and NESIDS.
• The state government said the projects are aimed at improving access to healthcare, education, tourism locations, and trade corridors in the coal-bearing region.
• Construction activity is expected to begin within 45 days after completion of tendering and contractor onboarding processes.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma laid the foundation stones for four road infrastructure projects worth nearly INR 488 crore in East and West Jaintia Hills during programmes held in the past week, with the state government positioning the schemes as part of a broader regional connectivity push in the northeastern state. Advertisement
The projects, spread across 108.24 km, include three schemes launched at Latyrke village in East Jaintia Hills with an estimated investment of around INR 412 crore, while another project valued at INR 76.43 crore was launched at Lumshyrmit village. The developments are intended to strengthen transport access across mining, tourism and rural areas while improving links to national highways and neighbouring regions.
Among the largest schemes is the upgradation of the Dkhiah–Sutnga–Saipung–Pala–Semmasi road corridor covering 58.1 km at a cost of INR 355 crore. The project is being implemented under the World Bank-funded Meghalaya Logistics and Connectivity Improvement Project (MLCIP). State officials indicated that the corridor is expected to improve movement between remote settlements and commercial centres in the district.
Another component involves the strengthening and improvement of the Dkhiah–Sutnga–Saipung–Moulsei–Haflong road spanning 8.8 km under the Central Road Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) with an allocation of INR 10.3 crore. In addition, the government announced improvement works for the approach road to Chympe Waterfalls from Siejrongheng along with upgrades to the Sutnga–Khaddum road covering 22.7 km. The tourism-linked road package is being funded through the SIDBI Cluster Development Fund at a cost of INR 46.75 crore.
The fourth project includes the Shkemtalang (NH-206) to Lumshyrmit road along with construction of a major bridge over the Myntdu river connecting NH-6 at Kongong. The 18.64-km project, estimated at INR 76.43 crore, is being executed under the North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS). The state government said the project would help reduce travel time and improve connectivity for local communities.
During the foundation programmes, Sangma said improved road infrastructure would support economic activity, tourism movement and access to healthcare and educational facilities in the region. He added that tenders for the projects had already been floated and work was expected to commence within 45 days. The chief minister also stated that discussions with the Centre were continuing regarding scientific coal mining practices and sustainable mining activity in the state.
Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar, local MLAs Santa Mary Shylla and Kyrmen Shylla, officials from the Public Works Department and district administration representatives attended the events. The state government also announced support for construction of an indoor stadium at Latyrke village as part of the broader infrastructure push in the area.
Source - PTI
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