In a costly bid to tackle river pollution, the Meghalaya government is spending nearly ₹8 crore to fence off vulnerable sections of the Wah Umkhrah and Wah Umshyrpi rivers. The unusual step, aimed at physically stopping people from dumping waste, raises a pointed question: why must taxpayers foot the bill for something as basic as civic sense?
Terming the riverfront project important, Sangma said roughly there is an investment of close to Rs 39 crore for the project adding that tender will be floated within a week or ten days time.
