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Meghalaya CM Lays Foundation for ₹140 Crore Road Upgrade in South West Khasi Hills
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 17 Aug 2026, 08:03 PM
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The Meghalaya Chief Minister laid the foundation stone for a ₹140 crore road upgrade project in the South West Khasi Hills district, aiming to improve connectivity and boost local development.
The Meghalaya Chief Minister laid the foundation stone for a ₹140 crore road upgrade project in the South West Khasi Hills district on Tuesday. The ceremony was attended by state officials and local leaders, marking the start of a major infrastructure initiative.
The project will upgrade existing roads to all‑weather standards, improving connectivity between remote villages and the district headquarters. It is part of the state’s broader plan to enhance transportation infrastructure across Meghalaya.
Officials say the upgraded roads will facilitate easier movement of goods and people, stimulate local economies, and provide better access to essential services for residents of South West Khasi Hills.
The project will upgrade existing roads to all‑weather standards, improving connectivity between remote villages and the district headquarters. It is part of the state’s broader plan to enhance transportation infrastructure across Meghalaya.
Officials say the upgraded roads will facilitate easier movement of goods and people, stimulate local economies, and provide better access to essential services for residents of South West Khasi Hills.