PHE minister tours Mawkyrwat water supply scheme project site

MAWKYRWAT, Nov 28: PHE Minister Marcuise N Marak visited Mawkyrwat in South West Khasi Hills to inspect the ongoing construction of the Greater Mawkyrwat Water Supply Scheme. He toured the project site at Nonglang village and the dam at the Sala river near Wahsiej village.
The Minister also chaired a review meeting at the Circuit House conference room in Mawkyrwat to assess the progress of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) and the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in three districts — West Khasi Hills, South West Khasi Hills, and Eastern West Khasi Hills.
The meeting was attended by Nongstoin MLA Gabreil Wahlang, Principal Secretary of PHE Syed Md. A Razi, Deputy Commissioner of South West Khasi Hills, B Mawlong, Mission Director Aldealyne Nikhla, Chief Engineer of PHE, BM Lyndem, and officials from the PHE department, including Executive Engineer of the Mawkyrwat Division, K Nongbsaw.
Discussions focused on the status of ongoing projects, upcoming initiatives, and ensuring the timely completion of targeted schemes in the three districts.
The meeting highlighted the MDA government’s commitment to the successful implementation of Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) and Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in the region.
Speaking to the media after the meeting, PHE Minister Marak expressed satisfaction with the progress of projects in South West Khasi Hills. “During my review, I found that work is progressing well, with most projects nearing completion. I am very happy to note that there are fewer complaints from the people of this district,” Marak said, congratulating the officers for their hard work.
Regarding the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin), the minister emphasised the need for improved solid waste management. “We need to push a little harder in this area. In today’s meeting, we decided that all district officers should intensify their efforts under the guidance of the Deputy Commissioners,” he stated.