Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad K. Sangma, has reiterated the government’s commitment to inclusive development in Meghalaya, particularly in South Garo Hills, which has seen focused intervention over the past seven years. During his visits to Baghmara, the Chief Minister has reviewed and initiated key development projects aimed at improving infrastructure and public services. Notably, South Garo Hills operated for over 23 years without a dedicated Deputy Commissioner’s office building, which is currently under construction. The government is also addressing the challenge of staff quarters. Furthermore, the Captain Williamson Sangma College is receiving attention with a new building under construction, reflecting efforts to strengthen educational infrastructure. The Phase II Baghmara Water Supply Project has been sanctioned at Rs 140 crore, overcoming previous delays in approval. Connectivity initiatives include the Darugre to Baghmara road project, which has completed land acquisition and is awaiting final approval from the Ministry of Finance, with an estimated cost of Rs 4,000 crore. Sangma emphasized that transformative change requires systematic efforts to reverse decades of neglect and reiterated the government’s commitment to equitable development and improved quality of life for the district’s residents.
South Garo Hills Gets Development Push After Decades of Neglect
