Shillong, Jan 12: :Chief Minister Conrad Sangma attended the inauguration ceremony of the Raj Bhawan at Tura, West Garo Hills District. The building was inaugurated by Governor Phagu Chauhan in virtual mode on Friday.
This is a historic moment for the state and specifically in the history of the Garo Hills region. I thank the Hon’ble Governor in his support to make this project possible”, he said.
According to Conrad, the governor house is not just a building but a symbol of inclusiveness and show that all the people in the state are one and united. This is another long-standing project that our government was able to successfully complete. The Raj Bhavan stands as a symbol of architectural excellence and civic pride, representing the heart of the city’s promising future. It is of great pride that Smti Draupadi Murmu, Hon’ble President of India, would be residing in this complex during her upcoming visit”, Conrad said.
The governor expressed his delight on the construction of the beautiful complex
and said that the project was yet another milestone towards enhancing the governance in the Garo Hills region.
The complex, located in the Danakgre area of the Tura town, was built at the cost of Rs.24.1 crore and covers an area of 28.45 acres.
Envisioned as “Assam type” building, the project was initially conceptualised in 2009 at a cost of Rs. 5.48 crore to be completed within 3 years. The main building was later redesigned to an earthquake-resistant RCC structure and a spacious banquet hall was added. However, in 2016, unforeseen circumstances necessitated revisions of costs and timelines, leading to delay.
The project was revived by the chief minister, in 2021. Two new works orders expanding the scope of the project were issued with a cost of Rs.10.98 crore and Rs.7.69 crore.
Post this intervention and with constant monitoring, the project was completed in a span of just 3 years.
Besides the inauguration of the Raj Bhavan in Tura, the chief minister also emphasised that
the government is focused on strengthening administrative infrastructure in all regions of
the state.
Speaker Thomas A Sangma, Tura MP Agatha Sangma and Deputy Commissioner, Jagdish Chelani were present and took tour of the campus.
Pa Togan Sangma stadium
The chief minister on Friday inaugurated the Pa Togan Nengminja Sangma Athletics Stadium, which is promising to be a hub of sporting excellence.
Named after the legendary freedom fighter, Pa Togan Sangma, the state-of-the-art facility was constructed at a cost of Rs. 16.02 crore,
The stadium, equipped with an eight-lane synthetic athletic track meeting international standards and an administrative block is dedicated to fostering athletic excellence and nurturing the aspirations of budding champions. The timely completion of the infrastructure will allow Tura to host the 5th Meghalaya Games 2024, showcasing its readiness for national sporting events.
The stadium had successfully hosted the North East Olympics over 4000 athletes from 8 states.
