BAGHMARA: Tourism minister Metbah Lyngdoh reviewed the government schemes and projects here in South Garo Hills on Wednesday.
Speaking on the occasion, Lyngdoh said the objective of the review programme was not to find faults but to listen patiently and discuss means and ways to bring the administration and government closer to the public to ensure transparency and accountability.
“Through the review of the schemes and projects, we should be able to take on board all stakeholders in finding appropriate solutions to the problems and ensure that the benefits of the schemes and projects reach the people at the grassroots,” Lyngdoh said.
Siju Rongara MLA Rakkam Sangma, Chokpot MLA Lazarus Sangma and executive member of Garo Hills Autonomous District Council, Sengnal Sangma were also present at the review. DC, Hubert Marak briefed the minister on the challenges in the implementation of the ongoing projects, claiming that the district has been the “most avoided” place in Meghalaya.
Officials of different line departments also briefed the minister on the status and implementation of the ongoing projects.
The key points discussed at length included road, transport, poor banking services and telecom connectivity in South Garo Hills, which has posed challengse for the people in most parts of the district, apart from the implementation of different flagship programmes of the Centre and state government.
The local legislators apprised the minister on erratic power supply, water supply and deplorable condition of national highways 51 and 62, which is the lifeline of the people living in the district.
Lyngdoh gave a patient hearing on the problems and challenges of the district and assured that modalities would be worked out to ensure equitable development of infrastructure and accelerate growth in South Garo Hills.
