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Meghalaya CM launches 19 projects worth Rs 133 crore in West Jaintia Hills
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 02:16 AM
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Chief Minister Conrad Sangma inaugurated 19 development projects valued at Rs 133 crore in West Jaintia Hills district, aiming to boost local infrastructure.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma laid foundation stones for a slate of 19 development projects in the West Jaintia Hills district on Thursday. The combined outlay for the initiatives is Rs 133 crore, marking a significant investment in the hilly region.
The projects, spanning sectors such as transport, education and health, are intended to improve connectivity and public services for the local population. Officials said the works will be executed over the next few years under the state’s development plan.
District administrators and local representatives attended the ceremony, where the CM emphasized that the initiatives will generate employment and accelerate socio‑economic growth in the area.
Funding for the projects comes from the state budget, and the government has pledged timely completion to ensure tangible benefits for residents of West Jaintia Hills.
The projects, spanning sectors such as transport, education and health, are intended to improve connectivity and public services for the local population. Officials said the works will be executed over the next few years under the state’s development plan.
District administrators and local representatives attended the ceremony, where the CM emphasized that the initiatives will generate employment and accelerate socio‑economic growth in the area.
Funding for the projects comes from the state budget, and the government has pledged timely completion to ensure tangible benefits for residents of West Jaintia Hills.