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Shillong, October 28 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Tuesday stressed that strengthening the administrative infrastructure to ensure efficient delivery of services to citizens remains the main priority of his government.
He was speaking after inaugurating the newly constructed Block Integrated Development Complex (BIDC) in Pinursla C&RD block in East Khasi Hills district.
“Improving administrative facilities has been one of our top priorities since 2018. While the schemes may not change, our focus is on ensuring that they reach people more efficiently and effectively,” Sangma said.
He said that good governance can be achieved only when public service institutions are equipped with the right facilities and environment to serve the citizens.
The Chief Minister expressed his gratitude to the officers and staff of Pinersla C&RD Block and the local community for their dedication in completing the project.
He said that before this initiative, most of the 46 block offices across Meghalaya lacked proper infrastructure, with some functioning in two rooms shared by multiple departments.
“You would be surprised to know that some block offices were functioning in just two rooms, with four to five departments sharing the same space. So we decided that every block should have a proper office – something which was not done for 30 or 40 years,” he said.
Sangma informed that funds have now been sanctioned for permanent office complexes on the basis of a uniform design in all 56 blocks of the state. Many have already been inaugurated, while others are under construction or in tender.
“Within a year or two, every block will have a new office,” he assured.
Highlighting the government’s broader developmental thrust, the Chief Minister said more than Rs 150 crore has been spent on administrative buildings alone, along with Rs 500 crore for school infrastructure and additional funds for police and health facilities.
Deputy Chief Minister Preston Tynsong, Arts and Culture Minister Sanbor Shullai, Commissioner and Secretary CVD Diengdoh, SDO (Civil) Everinla Warjari, and DRDA Project Director Peter T. Passah were present at the ceremony.
–IANS
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