KHADC receives Rs 34 cr as grant

SHILLONG: Deputy CEM of Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) Pyniaid Sing Syiem on Tuesday said the total amount released to the council by way of government grant for areas not included in part IX and IXA of the Constitution during 2018-19 was Rs 34, 87,95,000.
Replying to a supplementary query of Congress MDC Grace Mary Kharpuri, the CEM said it is a part payment as the total sanction was Rs 111 crore. The amount received is Rs 77.51 lakh.
He informed that the balance is expected after the Lok Sabha elections.
Expressing concern over the growing number of school drop-outs, Congress MDC Ronnie Lyngdoh asked if some amount could also be diverted towards education.
To this, Syiem said there will be no issues with regard to helping the schools.