Rambrai, Nov 9: Fulfilling the long pending demand of the people of Rambrai in remote West Khasi Hills, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Wednesday inaugurated the Rambrai Community and Rural Development (C&RD) Block in the presence of MLA Kimfa Sidney Marbaniang, MDC Bajop Pyngrope and MLA from Nongstoin Macmillan Byrsat.
The Rambrai C&RD block is carved out from the Nongstoin C&RD block of West Khasi Hills. It will cover an area of 584.628 square km., comprising of 109 villages with a population of 36,148.
Rambrai is about 20 kms away from the District Headquarter of West Khasi Hills. The major communities in the area are Khasi and Garo.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said the creation of the new block will ensure better governance at the grassroot level. He also said that through this block developmental activities will be upscaled and services of the government will be delivered in an efficient manner.
“C&RD blocks are the most important administrative units when it comes to schemes and programmes. The blocks should be accessible to the people across the State. People of Rambrai had to face difficulties, as they had to travel to far off places for basic services of the government. The inauguration of the block will ensure that the services are brought closer to the people,” he said.
He also informed that the government is coming up with a revised norm to facilitate applications for different certificates to be availed from the block offices. “People can apply for various certificates at the block level but applications will be processed at the sub division level,” he added.
This step of establishing the Rambrai C&RD Block not only reflects our commitment to our border areas people but shows our determination to ensure no area in Meghalaya is left behind from development. pic.twitter.com/BpV10lda1p
— Conrad Sangma (@SangmaConrad) November 9, 2022
Stating that the Rambrai area has been neglected for long, the Chief Minister said that through various interventions, the government is ensuring that the people reap the benefits of development in the State.
He said that the work for Nongstoin – Rambrai – Kyrshai road is underway and will soon be completed. “Due to poor road connectivity in the area, the people had to face a lot of hardship. We are ensuring that this important road link is completed,” he added.
The road is being constructed at a cost of Rs. 231 cr.
He also told the people that the Rambrai PHC will also be upgraded to CHC and the foundation for the upgradation will be laid at the earliest. He told the gathering that a number of LP Schools under Rambrai have been either repaired or renovated recently and few will be constructed.
Inaugurated the temporary Block Office of the new Rambrai C&RD Block today.
May it aid in our efforts to bring progress and development in the new established Rambrai C&RD Block and bring the blessings of the Govt. schemes to the people. pic.twitter.com/0HMF43H0Zd
— Conrad Sangma (@SangmaConrad) November 9, 2022
He also said that the Rambrai C&RD block will be fully functional from the temporary office, while the new building is being constructed.
During his visit to Rambrai, the Chief Minister handed over financial assistance through Meghalaya’s Biggest Farmers’ Welfare Program Focus and Focus Plus and distributed piglets and Kuroiler birds under Rural Backyard Piggery and Poultry Scheme “Progress” and financial aid to youth organisations under YESS Meghalaya and to Community Investment Funds to women led SHGs.
With the blessing of the new Rambrai C&RD Block, the grassroots people received the financial assistance through Meghalaya’s Biggest Farmers’ Welfare Program- ‘FOCUS’.
Today we distributed cheques worth ₹13.65 Lakhs to 273 farmer producer groups @nstomar @AgriGoI pic.twitter.com/PDpQNlFae8
— Conrad Sangma (@SangmaConrad) November 9, 2022
250 pig farmers received piglets and 50 poultry farmers received kuroiler poultry birds through the Rural Backyard Piggery and Poultry Scheme- ‘PROGRESS’.
These benefits for our farmers will ensure improvement in their livelihoods. pic.twitter.com/agMKEAyCvG
— Conrad Sangma (@SangmaConrad) November 9, 2022
9 Youth Clubs received ₹3.4 Lakhs through the YESS Meghalaya program. This will encourage them to continue their positive work for the youth of the area to make them positive contributors for the growth of the community. pic.twitter.com/lqlooP3Wuy
— Conrad Sangma (@SangmaConrad) November 9, 2022
