Shillong, August 06: Meghalaya Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Smti. Roshan Warjri, inaugurated the Jaiaw Umpohliew Bridge and Link Road to Mawlai Phudmuri in the presence of the local MDC, Shri. Adelbert Nongrum, Chief Engineer, PWD Roads (NH), Shri. M R Sangma, PWD officials, Headman of Mawlai Phudmuri, Shri. S Kurbah, Headman of Jaiaw Laitdom, Shri. S B Kharbangar and the residents of the area. The inauguration ceremony was held at Pearly Dew School, Jaiaw, Shillong.
The Bridge was sanctioned from the Special Plan Assistance Scheme of the Central Government at a cost of Rs. 1.50 crores while the link road was sanctioned from the Special Plan Fund at a cost of Rs. 58.95 lakhs.
Dedicating the project to the people, Smti. Warjri said that the long cherished dream of the people of Jaiaw Laitdom have been realised with the inauguration of the bridge and link road. While thanking the residents for their cooperation, she said that their cooperation in the construction process has ensured its completion in a stipulated time. She hoped that this road will ease the traffic congestion in the city and serve its purpose for the benefit of the residents and urged upon the people to make sure that anti social elements do not make this facility a safe haven for unlawful activities.
Others who spoke on the occasion were Shri. A Nongrum, local MDC, Shri. M R Sangma, Chief Engineer, PWD Roads (NH), Shri. D Mawroh, SE, PWD Roads (NH), Shri. S Kurbah, Headman, Mawlai Phudmuri and Shri. S B Kharbangar, Headman, Jaiaw Laitdom.
