KHLIEHRIAT, April 17: An internal CC road at Apha in Umkiang Village, East Jaintia Hills, constructed under the District Mineral Foundation (DMF) Scheme for 2025–26, was inaugurated by local MLA Santa Mary Shylla in the presence of Deputy Commissioner Manish Kumar and community members.
Built at a cost of ₹40 lakh, the road is expected to improve connectivity, ease access to agricultural fields, and help farmers transport produce more efficiently. Shylla also highlighted earlier DMF-funded works, including renovation of the Umkiang PHC, and informed that the village may receive around ₹3 crore under the Vibrant Villages Programme if selected.
DC Manish Kumar termed the project a key step toward better connectivity, noting it will enhance access to essential services like healthcare, education, and livelihoods. He added that funds from industrial and mining activities are being utilized for rural development and urged public participation in government schemes for overall growth.
