SHILLONG, Dec 18: Turning an impossible task into reality, the VEC of Nongmadan under Smit Village turned a dirt-filled kutcha drain into a community path by covering it with slabs using manpower of merely 120 job card holders.
The drain, which was an eyesore for the village as well as people who visited Smit Market from different parts of East Khasi Hills, was given a facelift to facilitate cleanliness and pathway for visitors.
The slab-covered drain-cum-community path was inaugurated by the Chairman of the State Planning Board, Lambor Malngiang, and BDO of Mawryngkneng, Ronnie Wahlang.
Chief guest Lambor Malngiang heaped praises on the VEC and the job card holders for having achieved the feat which was considered impossible until last year.
He congratulated the BDO and the staff for being farsighted and implementing the project hand in hand with the VEC with utmost dedication.
Expressing satisfaction over the work, Malngiang implored upon the villages nearby to emulate the example set by the VEC of Nongmadan Village.
Malngiang also appreciated the Dorbar Shnong Smit and the Nongmadan Village for seizing the opportunities under MGNREGA.
On the other hand, the BDO, Ronnie Wahlang, lauded the job card holders, most of whom were women, for the transformation.
The VEC Secretary, Minigstar Mylliemngap, expressed joy at the timely execution of the projects and thanked the Office of the BDO, Mawryngkneng, for providing the assistance.