Water conservation reservoir opened in Garo Hills

Baghmara, March 04: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Monday inaugurated the Chitmang Chaiwat Multi-Purpose Water Reservoir (RIDF – XXVI NABARD) in Badri Rongdong i.e. South Garo Hills district in the presence of Education Minister Rakmak Sangma and Soil Conservation Minister Marquis N Marak. . ,

While inaugurating the reservoir, Conrad Sangma accepted the suggestion of the Soil Conservation Minister that it be named after his late father P A Sangma to commemorate his 8th death anniversary which fell on the day of inauguration.

Appreciating the work of the department and its officials under the guidance of his Minister for the successful implementation of the project, the Chief Minister proposed to upgrade this water reservoir area as a park for children and turn it into a tourist attraction site complete with food and dining. Also suggested to change. Accommodation facilities.

Citing the establishment of one such project at Mawra in East Khasi Hills, Sangma said, “We are setting up many such reservoirs for the purpose of water conservation, water security, tourism and other types of activities for building the livelihood of the people around. will build.” Water bodies that have been created.”

He congratulated the department for their excellent work and urged them to continue to work in such a committed manner so that more such reservoirs are built in different parts of the state and people benefit from such projects. Assured of giving full cooperation from his side.