Shillong, Aug 26: Cabinet has approved the purchase of land in South West Khasi Hills for the creation of a district land bank. The approved site comprises approximately 15 acres of land at Mawten, located about 6 kilometres from Mawkyrwat district headquarters, at a cost of Rs 2.19 crore. The proposal was finalised following due process, including expressions of interest, site inspections, and recommendations by the district administration. Funds for the land bank had already been allocated when the district was created and have been available with the district administration for several years.
The creation of this land bank will support the planned development of administrative infrastructure and government facilities in South West Khasi Hills district, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said after the cabinet meeting.
