Shillong, July 23: Chief Minister Shri Conrad K. Sangma today distributed sanction letters under the Chief Minister’s Special Development Fund (CMSDF) during a programme held at his official residence in Shillong.
The assistance has been extended to a wide range of community institutions, educational institutions, sports organisations and local bodies for projects aimed at strengthening grassroots infrastructure and improving public services across the State.
Among the beneficiaries were Synjuk Rangbah Shnong Dorbar Raid Mathan, Chibak Agalgittim Sports & Cultural Club, Laitnongrim Upper Primary School, Church of God (M&A), Sohryngkham, Rangthong Cultural Club and Sports Association, Reach Shillong Ministries, Mizo Women Welfare Society, Umpling Presbyterian Secondary School, St. Anthony’s Higher Secondary School, and community representatives from various districts.
The sanctioned works include the construction of school buildings and additional classrooms, community halls, multipurpose halls, office buildings for community-based organisations, sanitation facilities in schools and public institutions, basketball courts, washing platforms, drinking water facilities, support for ambulance services, procurement of sports equipment, educational resources and other community infrastructure.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said that the CMSDF continues to serve as an important instrument for responding to the immediate developmental needs of communities. He noted that the initiative enables timely support for projects that directly improve the quality of life of citizens while complementing larger government programmes.
Shri Sangma emphasised that the Government remains committed to ensuring equitable development across all districts by supporting locally identified priorities. He urged the beneficiaries and implementing agencies to ensure that the sanctioned projects are implemented efficiently and completed within the stipulated timeframe so that communities can derive maximum benefit.
The programme was attended by beneficiaries, elected representatives, community leaders and officials from the concerned departments. The beneficiaries expressed their gratitude to the Government for extending support towards initiatives that strengthen community institutions, promote education and sports, improve essential public infrastructure, and contribute to the overall development of the State.
