Tag: Meghalaya

Meghalaya Launches Drive To Rejuvenate 741 Drying Water Sources

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The Meghalaya government has initiated efforts to rejuvenate over 741 drying water sources that are rapidly drying up due to the adverse effects of climate change. The announcement was made by Public Health Engineering (PHE) Minister Marcuise N. Marak, who stressed the urgency of the situation and the measures being taken to restore vital water sources across the state. The Meghalaya government has identified over 741 critical water sources that are at risk of depletion. Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has formed a Climate Council to oversee restoration efforts. The…

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Meghalaya government implementing projects worth Rs 2,000 crore, Chief Minister says

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The Meghalaya government is implementing projects worth Rs 2,000 crore, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said on Thursday, September 1. Sangma and MoS Housing and Urban Affairs on Thursday laid the foundation for the prestigious – “- Phase I” in presence of PHE Minister Renikton Lyngdoh Tongkhar and MLAs Marcuise Marak, Jim Sangma and Abdus Saleh at Williamnagar in East Garo Hills. Williamnagar Urban Water Supply Project Phase-I was sanctioned at an estimated cost of Rs 121 Crores under AMRUT 2.0 in the funding pattern of 90:10. The Scheme was…

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