Shillong, July 23: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday distributed sanction letters under the Chief Minister’s Special Development Fund (CMSDF) to community institutions, educational institutions, sports organisations and local bodies during a programme held at his official residence in Shillong.
The assistance has been sanctioned for a wide range of development projects aimed at strengthening grassroots infrastructure and improving public services across Meghalaya.
Beneficiaries included Synjuk Rangbah Shnong Dorbar Raid Mathan, Chibak Agalgittim Sports & Cultural Club, Laitnongrim Upper Primary School, Church of God (M&A), Sohryngkham, Rangthong Cultural Club and Sports Association, Reach Shillong Ministries, Mizo Women Welfare Society, Umpling Presbyterian Secondary School, St. Anthony’s Higher Secondary School, besides community representatives from various districts.
The approved projects cover the construction of school buildings and additional classrooms, community halls, multipurpose halls, office buildings for community-based organisations, sanitation facilities in schools and public institutions, basketball courts, washing platforms, drinking water facilities, ambulance support, procurement of sports equipment, educational resources and other essential community infrastructure.
Addressing the gathering, Sangma said the CMSDF continues to be an important tool for addressing the immediate developmental needs of communities by providing timely assistance for projects that directly improve the quality of life of citizens while complementing larger government programmes.
The Chief Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring balanced and equitable development across all districts by supporting priorities identified at the local level. He urged beneficiaries and implementing agencies to complete the sanctioned works efficiently and within the stipulated timeframe so that communities can benefit at the earliest.
The programme was attended by beneficiaries, elected representatives, community leaders and officials from the concerned departments. Beneficiaries expressed gratitude to the state government for supporting initiatives that strengthen community institutions, promote education and sports, improve essential public infrastructure and contribute to the overall development of Meghalaya.
