NONGSTOIN:
DoNER officials, in the presence of West Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner Garod LSN Dykes, ADCs, BDOs and other district officials, on Wednesday paid visits to Nongkhniang and Riangdim villages, under Nongstoin and Mawshynrut blocks respectively to interact with beneficiaries and implement agencies of various schemes under the SAMBHAV (Saturation of model Blocks & Villages) programme of the Central Government.
Joint Secretary, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Government of India Anuradha Chagti, along with Pankaj Sharma, Under Secretary, DoNER were updated on the physical and financial progress of centrally sponsored schemes including Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), Mid-Day Meal, Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana (Gramin), PDS, among others.
During interactions between the beneficiaries and DONER representatives, it became clear to all parties involved that, in addition to the above-mentioned programmes offered by the Central and State Governments, road connectivity and education demand additional focus and attention in the interest of the local population’s welfare.