TURA, July 4: Rajya Sabha member, Dr WR Karlukhi on Tuesday discussed among other matters the implementation of various schemes at Gimegre village, a village under Demdema Block in West Garo HIlls which he had adopted. Karlukhi was supposed to visit the village, but due to bad weather conditions the meeting was shifted to DRDA Conference Hall instead.
In his opening remark, Kharlukhi said that ‘Adopting a Village’ is the flagship programme of Prime Minister Narendra Modi where each member of Parliament has to adopt a village with the objective of improving the livelihood of the people and provide basic facilities by taking initiatives towards its development for inclusive and sustainable economic growth and make it a model village in future.
He also informed that this adopted village would be provided with various initiatives of the government which were being implemented concerned departments of the district and livelihood opportunities would also be created in different sectors, such as the tourism sector which offers job opportunities for the local people.
Further, he said that a scheme for Homestay is also available where the government provides a 70 per cent subsidy – a great help to the people.
Citing the famous Mawlynnong village which is well-known for its cleanliness, he said that the village is a self-sustaining village and progressing well in the tourism sector in the area.
During his visit, Kharlukhi also interacted with the Nokma and people of Gimegre Village and took note of the requirements for their village. He also assured that he can contribute from his MPLADS scheme for community halls, solar lamps, etc., and along with the schemes from different departments. He expressed hope that he can take the village forward to achieve sustainable economy in future.
The construction of retaining wall at Gimegre Deficit Secondary School, LP School Building, New Model, Middle School, renovation of Anganwadi Centre, Community Hall at Gimegre New Model, Mini Stadium, PHC, roads, playground, spring chamber, drainage system, etc were among few of the requirements of Gimegre VEC as presented during the meeting.
Meanwhile, member of State Vision Committee, Dr Charles R Lyngdoh, said that the foundation of the state lies in the development of a village and he urged the respective members of Meghalaya Legislative Assembly also to support and work together to adopt and develop a particular village by making it a model village with self sustaining facilities.
