Shillong, July 18: The Chief Minister, Dr Mukul M Sangma today inaugurated Mawpat C & RD Block at Mawpat in the presence of Minister, C & RD, Sniawbhalang Dhar, MLA, Pynthorumkhrah, MLA, Nongthymmai, Dr Jemino Mawthoh and MLA, Mawryngkhneng, David Nongrum.In his address during the Inaugural Function, Chief Minister, Dr Mukul M Sangma expressing his happiness over the creation of Mawpat C & RD said that the government is committed in addressing appropriately the prevailing disparities in development in all sectors.
“The government is committed in taking care of the most vulnerable sections of the society who require special attention,” he said. He also informed that the government has rolled out a number of initiatives to bridge the gaps in development but they have not been fully materialized to achieve the desired outcomes. He further added that the government has re strategized its approach to strengthen the various arms of the government to reach the targeted groups.
Dr Sangma also said that Community and Rural Development Blocks are the epicenters through which all schemes and programmes of the government are initiated. He said that the creation of the block is a humble beginning for the future prosperity of the area and added that the creation of the block will also address the congestion issue which the city of Shillong is subjected to.
The Chief Minister also stated that contentious issues of the state will be dealt with in the right perspective and that the government has come up with measures to insulate the people so that they are not deprived of their rights and not alienated from their rightful land. He said that growth and development are linked to a peaceful and conducive environment, therefore he urged the people to partner with the government in all its developmental initiatives.
He also said that there is a need to take care of the interests of the youth and create opportunities for Education and livelihood opportunities so that the youth is not compelled to migrate to other cities in search of job and better Education.
Mawpat C & RD Block is the 45th block of the state. It is carved out of Mylliem C & RD Block. The newly created block will cover three assembly constituencies and it will be easier for the Block officials to function as well as for the people to have more access to the developmental programmes in a more systematic manner. Mawpat Dorbar has donated land free of cost at Mawpat Pyllun for establishment of permanent Block campus.
The Chief Minister also laid the foundation stone for the permanent office campus and also inaugurated the temporary office building of the block. He also handed over the first work order of the block to Mawpat Dorbar.
Earlier, Director, Department of Community & Rural Development, I R Sangma read the government notification.Among others who spoke at the function were, Minister, C & RD and Guest of Honour of the function, Sniawbhalang Dhar, Minister, Urban Affairs etc R V Lyngdoh MLA, Nongthymmai Dr Jemino Mawthoh, MLA, Mawryngkhneng, David Nongrum while MLA, Pynthorumkhrah, A L Hek presided over the function. MLA, Mawlai, Embhalang Syiemlieh, Chief Secretary, Y Tsering and Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills, P S Dkhar were also present.
