Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma lays base for Rs 1600 cr New Shillong Water Supply Scheme

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma today laid the foundation stone for the Rs 1600 crore New Shillong Water Supply Scheme, one of the biggest ever State funded projects.

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma today laid the foundation stone for the Rs 1600 crore New Shillong Water Supply Scheme, one of the biggest ever State funded projects.

Worth mentioning that this is a state funded project, that is likely to be completed within a timeframe of 3 years.

CM Conrad Sangma said in a post on social media, “Laid foundation for New Shillong Water Supply Scheme in presence of Deputy CM Sniawbhalang Dhar, PHE Minister Marcuise N Marak and Health Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh.

The project will cater to the requirement of water supply for Shillong and New Shillong Township covering institutions, office establishments, and 32 villages/habitations with the current population of 29,889.”

Laid foundation for New Shillong Water Supply Scheme in presence of Deputy CM Sniawbhalang Dhar, PHE Minister Marcuise N Marak and Health Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh.

The project worth Rs. 1600 Cr is one of the biggest ever State funded project. The project will cater to the… pic.twitter.com/rwNUkIQuVU

— Conrad K Sangma (@SangmaConrad) March 11, 2024

In a separate post, the Meghalaya CM informed about further details of the development project.
In his post, the Meghalaya CM mentioned, “This initiative anticipates serving a growing population, with projections of 198,997 people by 2042, and an ultimate population of 413,701 people in 2057.
With a targeted completion timeframe of three years, this project reflects a concerted effort to ensure a sustainable water future for the community.

Multiple water sources, including the Umiam Dam, River Umiew, and River Wah-Umken, will be harnessed for the implementation of the scheme.

The New Shillong Water Supply Scheme tailors its infrastructure to meet local needs, fostering a sense of ownership and responsibility. Community participation promotes awareness of water conservation, contributing to the system’s long-term viability.”

This initiative anticipates serving a growing population, with projections of 198,997 people by 2042, and an ultimate population of 413,701 people in 2057.

With a targeted completion timeframe of three years, this project reflects a concerted effort to ensure a sustainable… pic.twitter.com/CNZxUiakBo

— Conrad K Sangma (@SangmaConrad) March 11, 2024

Meghalaya Health and Family Welfare Minister also shared her thoughts on this development in a post on X.

In her post, Ampareen Lyngdoh mentioned, “Foundation stone laying ceremony for 3 major projects:

1. New Shillong Water Supply Scheme; A state-funded project worth Rs. 1600 Cr, one of the largest of its kind, will provide water to Shillong and New Shillong Township, and 32 villages/habitations with a population of 29,889.”

Foundation stone laying ceremony for 3 major projects:
1. New Shillong Water Supply Scheme; A state-funded project worth Rs. 1600 Cr, one of the largest of its kind, will provide water to Shillong and New Shillong Township, and 32 villages/habitations with a population of 29,889 pic.twitter.com/MFDsw10q9m

— Dr. Ampareen Lyngdoh (@ampareenlyngdoh) March 11, 2024

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