Mairang, Nov 10: Eastern West Khasi Hills District today celebrated its 1st anniversary of districthood at a function held at Madan Mot Tirot, Mairang Mission, Mairang which was attended by Meghalaya Legislative Assembly Speaker, Shri Metbah Lyngdoh as Chief Guest in the presence of Guest of Honour, Water Resources Minister, Shri Brolding Nongsiej.
Mairang-Nongkhlaw MDC, Shri Batskhem Ryntathiang, Pariong-Mawthadraishan MDC, Shri Jambor War, Syiem of Hima Nongkhlaw, Pa’iem P.M Syiemlieh, Syiem of Hima Myriaw, Pa’iem K. Syiem, Syiem of Hima Mawiang, Pa’iem N. Syiem, Deputy Commissioner, Eastern West Khasi Hills District, Shri W. Nongsiej, Superintendent of Police of the District, Shri M.B Syiem, district officials, traditional heads, SHG members and people of the area.
During his address as Chief Guest, Meghalaya Assembly Speaker, Shri Metbah Lyngdoh, while expressing happiness to partake in the celebration said that the achievement of district status was made possible by the unyielding support and co-operation of all stakeholders even as he stated that the 1st anniversary celebration provides an opportunity for all to recollect the efforts of all those who were responsible for achievement of district status by Eastern West Khasi Hills a year ago on 10th November 2021.
Stating that creation of new districts is done with the motive of bringing administration closer to the people, Shri Lyngdoh expressed hope that offices of different departments present in the district will be upgraded into district offices in due course of time.
Acknowledging the services rendered by officials of various departments in the district, the Chief Guest called upon them to further upscale their efforts in serving the people of Eastern West Khasi Hills District in the near future.
On the occasion, Shri Lyngdoh also called upon the gathering to assume upon themselves the responsibility of putting in extra efforts in uplifting the overall development of the district with the future objective of transforming it into a model district.
During the programme, the Chief Guest inaugurated several road projects and also released a booklet documenting the achievements of Eastern West Khasi Hills District in the last one year since its inauguration on 10th November 2021.
Fervour was added to the celebration by songs and dances performed by different artistes of the district. It may be recalled that Eastern West Khasi Hills District, head quartered at Mairang, was inaugurated as Meghalaya’s 12th District by Chief Minister, Shri Conrad K Sangma in the presence of other dignitaries on 10th November 2021 at a grand function held at Madan Tiehpdang, Pyndengumiong, Mairang.