Govt to spend over Rs 40 crore for Iewduh uplift

Shillong, Aug 13: Chief Minister Conrad  Sangma laid the foundation stone for the improvement of Infrastructure and public amenities project at Ïewduh (Bara bazar), Meghalaya’s oldest traditional market.

Organised by the Department of Urban Affairs, Government of Meghalaya in collaboration with Shillong Municipal Board, Government of Meghalaya, the project, funded By North Eastern Council (NEC), aims to transform the market into a vibrant, sustainable, and efficient urban market place that reflects the cultural heritage of the region while embracing modern design and Infrastructure.

The project, funded by the North Eastern Council (NEC), has a total allocation of Rs 45 crore, with ohase 1 (Rs 5 crore) underway, phase 2 (Rs 14 crore) initiated on Wednesday, and phase 3 (Rs 20 crore) planned. The chief minister  thanked DoNER minister Jyotiraditya Scindia for his support.

After unveiling the foundation stone, Conrad visited the Iewduh market and made an inspection. This marks his second visit, following his first on May 19 this year.

Dignitaries who accompanied Chief Minister included Deputy Chief Ministers  Prestone Tynsong and Sniawbhalang Dhar; Mazel Ampareen Lyngdoh, Minister, Health & Family Welfare; Sanbor Shullai MLA, South Shillong constituency; Senior officials of different departments,  Ainam Manik Syiem, Syiem of Hima Mylliem and myntris of the Hima Mylliem.

During the programme, the chief minister officially launched the Chief Minister’s Urban Livelihood Scheme (CM-ULG).

Speaking about the CM ULG, He noted that the initial Rs 10,000 support is just the beginning. He urged all eligible beneficiaries to register promptly under the Hima Mylliem. The CM ULG grant will be transferred directly to their bank accounts.