Adokgre, Jan 9: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Monday inaugurated the Chenanggre Stadium at Adokgre in North Garo Hills in the presence of Deputy Speaker Timothy D. Shira and MLAs Marcuise Marak, Rupert Momin and Marthon Sangma.
Chenanggre Stadium was constructed in 2 phases with Phase 1 funded by @TribalAffairsIn & the State scheme & Phase 2 from State resources
We are elated to see this project through & hope that the infrastructure will encourage the youth to take up sports as a career. @MundaArjun
— Conrad Sangma (@SangmaConrad) January 9, 2023
Inaugurating the stadium in honour of his late father Purno Agitok Sangma, he said that his father had great admiration for Adokgre and the people of the region. The name of the stadium has been derived from the word coined during late Purno’s election rallies at Adokgre. He had named Adokgre as Chenanggre, which means ‘land of victory’.
Conrad said this stadium is part of the vision late Purno had for the people. He informed the gathering that the Government has embarked upon various initiatives to ensure that development reaches different nook and conner of the State.
He also told the gathering that the Government will continue to take up development initiatives in North Garo Hills for the common good of the people.
The stadium has been constructed at the cost of Rs. 17.28 cr. Chenanggre Stadium was constructed in 2 phases with Phase 1 funded by Tribal Affairs Ministry and the State scheme and Phase 2 from State resources.
“We are elated to see this project through & hope that the infrastructure will encourage the youth to take up sports as a career,” he said.
The CM also laid the foundation stones for the Farmers’ Markets at Adokgre and at Baghabatta, funded by North Eastern Council & MBMA-MLAMP. The projects are aimed at establishing the foundations of development for the grassroots people in North Garo Hills District.
Foundation was also laid for the Enhancement of the Livelihood of Rural Communities through Renewable Energy Systems Project funded by @ADB_HQ which aims at rural electrification through community participation & the promotion of sustainable livelihood systems pic.twitter.com/ggVUGfM4Bw
— Conrad Sangma (@SangmaConrad) January 9, 2023
He also laid the foundation for the Enhancement of the Livelihood of Rural Communities through Renewable Energy Systems Project funded by Asian Development Bank at Dilma Ading and Lower Jambal. The project aims at rural electrification through community participation and the promotion of sustainable livelihood systems.
In addition, foundation was laid for the construction of the Manikganj Cultural Auditorium in North Garo Hills. Conrad said the project will further inclusiveness and strengthen cultural bonds amongst our different tribes and promote the culture of our Rabha brothers and sisters in the area.
Foundation laid for the construction of the Manikganj Cultural Auditorium in North Garo Hills. This will further inclusiveness and strengthen cultural bonds amongst our different tribes and promote the culture of our Rabha brothers and sisters in the area@MundaArjun pic.twitter.com/GqMjg7n9el
— Conrad Sangma (@SangmaConrad) January 9, 2023
