SHILLONG, Feb 9: The foundation stone for the redevelopment of Laitumkhrah Municipal Market was on Wednesday laid by Urban Affairs Minister, Sniawbhalang Dhar.
Funded by Shillong Smart City Limited at a cost of Rs 28.84 crore, the re-development of Laitumkhrah Municipal Market is being implemented by the Shillong Municipal Board and is expected to get completed before October 2023.
Speaking on the occasion, Dhar said that a long-cherished dream of the people of Laitumkhrah has been fulfilled with the laying of the foundation stone for the redevelopment of Laitumkhrah Municipal Market.
Lauding the cooperation of all stakeholders in ensuring the commencement of the project, he urged all involved to ensure the timely completion of the project.
Local MLA Ampareen Lyngdoh, who was also present on the occasion, maintained that the redevelopment of Laitumkhrah Municipal Market marks the beginning of new hope for the people of the constituency.
Stating that the Laitumkhrah market revamp has been a dream for most MLAs in the past, Ampareen asked all involved to work towards speedy completion of the project.
The programme was also attended by senior officials from the Urban Affairs department and the Shillong Municipal Board.