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Shillong: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma launched a massive infrastructure blitz in South Garo Hills on November 9. He inaugurated six major projects to improve transit and rural trade. Work began on a 46.08-km road connecting Chokpot and Kharukol. The project carries a Rs 136-crore price tag under the North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme. It promises to link 14 villages while cutting travel time to Shillong and Guwahati.
Connectivity saw a major boost with two new bridges. One spans the Dareng River at Gonggangre, costing Rs 4.79 crore and serving over 330 households. Another bridge on NH 51 now strengthens the vital link between Chokpot and Tura. Better roads move goods faster.
Sangma also opened a Rs 9.26-crore farmers market in Chokpot. It offers organized space for over 3,000 farmers to hawk spices, fruits, and organic produce. The market connects growers to Farmer Producer Organisations and government schemes. Nearby, the new Chokpot Warima PRIME Hub opened to process bamboo and arecanut. This joins a district network of four hubs and 32 micro-processing units.
Administration is moving closer to the residents. Sangma inaugurated the Block Integrated Development Complex for the Chokpot Community and Rural Development Block. During the visit, the Chief Minister held a CM Connect session to hear local grievances. Addressing the staff and public, Sangma stated, "We remain committed to bringing administration closer to the people, especially in our rural and border areas."
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