Shillong, Sept 28: Assembly’s Estimate Committee led by Nongpoh MLA Mayralborn Syiem on Monday reviewed the status of three polytechnic institutes sanctioned by the Centre in 2009, upcoming National Games and ITIs in the state.
Syiem said the committee on Monday held a review meeting with the Education department on the three polytechnic projects.
“We took up issues regarding the three polytechnics – one at Nongkrah, Nongpoh in Ri-Bhoi, one at Nongstoin in West Khasi Hills and one at Gasuapara in South Garo Hills,” Syiem said.
“We followed up this matter because the sanctioned amount has been released. We reviewed both physical and financial progress,” he said.
The Nongpoh and Nongstoin polytechnics are almost ready.
“The polytechnics in Nongpoh and Nongstoin are well in advance and almost 100 per cent complete. PWD (Building) will hand them over to the Education department, which will now move for other components like water supply, power supply and sanction of posts. The proposal has been moved to Planning and Finance for approval,” he said.
Rwgarding g inordinate delay in Gasuapara, Syiem said the department has been directed to expedite the work.
“The civil work in Gasuapara is a little behind schedule with only 64-65 percent completed,” he said.
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With just six months left for the 27th National Games, Meghalaya is racing to complete infrastructure and logistics for the mega sporting event to be held in 2027.
Syiem reviewed the preparedness with the Sports and Youth Affairs department.
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Syiem said placement of students passing out from Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in the state should be made a priority.
