30/10/2025
Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Thursday held a CM Connect programme at Thangsning under Mawkynrew Block, East Khasi Hills district to engage directly with residents and listen to their concerns and suggestions.
During the interaction, the community highlighted key needs of the area including the establishment of Higher Secondary Schools and a Community College, challenges in implementing MNREGA, the need for more Anganwadi Centres, a Veterinary Hospital, an expanded Water Supply Scheme, construction of roads and bridges, an artificial turf ground, and improvement in power supply among others.
According to Sangma during the programme he informed the gathering that Rs. 13.35 Crores will be sanctioned for the construction of the Jongksha–Thynroit Bridge, and that sanction will also be accorded for the construction of an Artificial Turf adjacent to the Indoor Stadium in Mawkynrew Constituency.
The Chief Minister also said that for the Anganwadi Centres, over 1,700 new Mini Anganwadi Centres will be established across villages in the State under the State Scheme.
He said that additionally, Rs. 60 Lakhs will be sanctioned for the repair and upkeep of 20 existing Anganwadi Centres.
"On issues of power outages and erratic electricity supply, I assured the gathering that we will take up the repair of old lines and initiate measures to strengthen the power infrastructure in the area," Sangma said.
Regarding the Veterinary Hospital, he said that the officials have been directed to strengthen manpower and ensure adequate medicine supply in the three existing dispensaries within the Block.
The Chief Minister also assured residents that the government will examine the feasibility of setting up Higher Secondary Schools, a Community College, and a Greater Water Supply Scheme to meet the growing educational and infrastructural needs of the region.