The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday released a ten-point manifesto assuring to empower tradtional heads, financial assistance to single mothers and regulating mining within six months if elected to power in the two autonomous district councils (ADCs) in Khasi and Jaintia Hills region, which are going for polls on February 21.
Addressing media persons, BJP state president Rikman G Momin said that the party seeks to provide monthly honorarium to empower traditional heads like Syiem, Doloi, Sardar & Rangbah Shnong and extend financial assistance of Rs 2000/- per month to registered local domestic workers, tou drivers, widows, single mothers and labourers facilitated by the dorbar Shnongs through the centre.
Stating due to losses incurred from illegal mining evenue of all three District Councils have decreased, Momin said, “BJP will ensure that mining is regulated and implemented within 6 months as per the Supreme Court order to ensure financial stability for all district councils.” He further said that vocal for local will be the mantra for promotion of tourism showcasing the craft and culture of the state besides strengthening traditional healing practices with the help of AYUSH Ministry .The president also assured constitution of central monitoring body for central schemes with redressal mechanisms.
