By Our Reporter
SHILLONG, Feb 10: Meghalaya received Rs 5.69 crore from the North Eastern Council (NEC) in January under the Scheme of NEC (SoNEC), alongside Rs 3.91 crore under NESIDS (Roads) for key connectivity works, including the 14.279-km road from Shillong city to Umroi Airport in Ri-Bhoi district.
The road project is expected to improve access for around 7,287 people across 10 villages, strengthening connectivity between the state capital and the airport corridor.
The SoNEC allocation of Rs 5.69 crore will support several infrastructure and institutional projects in the state. These include construction of a school building at RKM School, Nongjngi Nartiang; support for installation of a 1.5 Tesla MRI machine at Tura Civil Hospital; construction of RKM School at Sohra; and installation of showcases, galleries and lighting in the new building of the Williamson Sangma State Museum in Shillong.
Beyond these allocations, two projects in Meghalaya were completed during January.
At Rongara in South Garo Hills district, a Rs 5 crore project under SoNEC has delivered a market shed, RCC motorable bridge, 12 water tanks, 12 school buildings, a conference hall and CC motorable roads, aimed at strengthening local infrastructure and supporting livelihoods .
In Ri-Bhoi district, the Integrated Farming on Piggery-cum-Fish Culture project covering villages under Umling and Jirang C&RD Blocks was completed at a cost of Rs 2.03 crore under SoNEC. The initiative is designed to enhance income generation, improve food security and promote sustainable farming practices through integrated livestock and aquaculture systems.
Overall, the NEC released Rs 81.50 crore across the Northeastern region in January 2026, reflecting continued investment in infrastructure, healthcare, education and livelihood development.
