Shillong, July 23: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday said the government remained committed to ensuring equitable development across all districts by supporting locally identified priorities, asserting that the CM’s Special Development Fund (CMSDF) has become an important instrument for addressing the immediate developmental needs of communities across the state.
Speaking after distributing sanction letters under the CMSDF at his official residence here, CM Sangma said the fund enables the government to provide timely assistance for projects that directly improve the quality of life of people while complementing larger development programmes.
“The CMSDF continues to serve as an important instrument for responding to the immediate developmental needs of communities. It allows us to extend timely support to projects that have a direct impact on people’s lives,” the Chief Minister said. He urged beneficiaries and implementing agencies to ensure that the sanctioned projects are executed efficiently and completed within the stipulated timeframe so that local communities receive maximum benefit from the initiatives. The financial assistance has been extended to a wide range of community institutions, educational establishments, sports organisations and local bodies for infrastructure development and public service projects across Meghalaya.
Among the beneficiaries were Synjuk Rangbah Shnong Dorbar Raid Mathan, Chibak Agalgittim Sports & Cultural Club, Laitnongrim Upper Primary School, Church of God (M&A), Sohryngkham, Rangthong Cultural Club and Sports Association, Reach Shillong Ministries, Mizo Women Welfare Society, Umpling Presbyterian Secondary School, St. Anthony’s Higher Secondary School, besides community representatives from different districts.
The sanctioned projects include the construction of school buildings and additional classrooms, community and multipurpose halls, office buildings for community-based organisations, sanitation facilities in schools and public institutions, basketball courts, washing platforms, drinking water facilities, support for ambulance services, procurement of sports equipment, educational resources and other community infrastructure.
Reiterating the government’s focus on balanced regional development, CM Sangma said locally identified projects play a crucial role in strengthening grassroots institutions and improving access to essential services. He said the state government would continue to support initiatives that promote education, sports and community welfare while creating durable public assets.
The programme was attended by beneficiaries, elected representatives, community leaders and officials from various departments. The beneficiaries expressed gratitude to the state government for supporting initiatives aimed at strengthening community institutions and improving public infrastructure across Meghalaya.
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