New Delhi, December 14: A delegation from the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) headed by Mr Conrad K Sangma, MP Tura along with Members of Garo Hills Autonomous District Council including Mr Thomas A Sangma Former Rajya Sabha MP, Mr Boston Ch Marak Chairman GHADC, Mr Wenison Ch Marak EM Incharge Revenue and Mr Kurosh M Marak EM Incharge Taxation, met the Hon’ble Minister Incharge Finance Mr Arun Jaitley in the Parliament and briefed him about the functioning of the GHADC.
The delegation briefed Hon’ble Finance Minister about the utilisation of the Special Assistance that was given to GHADC, the administrative and financial reforms taking place with the help of Center for Good Governance, Hyderabad and the need for more financial assistance in the future to strengthen the GHADC.
The delegation also briefed Mr Jaitley about the current Impact of demonetisation in the State of Meghalaya and the North East as a whole and urged the Minister for more intervention especially keeping in mind the festive season of Christmas as majority of the population was Christian and urged if steps could be taken to give more relief to the people of the region.
The response of the Minister was positive and assured of all possible help and support. The delegation also called on Mr Jitendra Singh Hon’ble Minister PMO and Doner and briefed him about the same issues faced by the people of Meghalaya and North Eastern region during the festive season and also the situation in GHADC. Mr Singh was very supportive and assured of all possible help and support.
