The Meghalaya government is yet to complete a full assessment of the extensive damage inflicted on power utilities by the recent floods in the Garo Hills, though initial observations suggest significant losses.
Responding to concerns about the current challenges facing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), C&RD Minister, AT Mondal, on Thursday said payments are being made as soon as the Government of India releases funds.
Power Minister AT Mondal on Thursday discussed various challenges facing Meghalaya's power sector, focusing on loss-making Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) involved in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity.
Commuters traveling via the Umiam Bridge will experience relief as the High Powered Committee (HPC), chaired by Deputy Chief Minister and PWD (Roads) Minister Prestone Tynsong, has approved the resumption of 2-way vehicular movement after nearly 8 months on the crucial bridge.
As part of government’s efforts to strengthen rural administrative offices across the state, Meghalaya C&RD Minister, AT Mondal, inaugurated the Block Integrated Development Complex at Samanda C&RD Block in East Garo Hills district on Monday.
Meghalaya Power Minister, Abu Taher Mondal, on Monday said all villages in the State will be able to get “uninterrupted power” within the next five years.
Meghalaya Power Minister, Abu Taher Mondal, on Monday informed that the department is on the job to ensure all un-electrified villages are brought under electrification before 2028.