Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma announced that development projects exceeding Rs 700 crore are progressing in Tura to modernize the urban center. Emphasizing community involvement in upholding civic discipline and cleanliness, Sangma inaugurated the Nehru Ading Locality Beautification Project in Hawakhana.
Sangma expressed satisfaction with the ongoing transformations in Tura during his visit to the Nehru Ading locality. He highlighted the state government’s efforts to enhance infrastructure and urban amenities in the town, stressing that more work remains to be done.
Under the Smart City Mission, Rs 60 crore has been allocated for internal road construction in various Tura neighborhoods. Additionally, Rs 15 crore has been utilized for street lighting and beautification in Phase-I, with another Rs 15 crore designated for enhancing Tura Bazar’s aesthetics.
The Chief Minister outlined the city’s beautification initiatives, including the expansion of surveillance and lighting infrastructure. Approximately 350 CCTV cameras and nearly 500 street lights are being installed throughout Tura, with specific installations already completed in the Nehru Ading locality.
Sangma underscored the importance of community participation in conjunction with infrastructure development for city transformation. Drawing parallels with Japan, he urged residents to embrace civic responsibility and cleanliness to sustain the improvements in their surroundings.
Residents engaged with Sangma, addressing various concerns such as the necessity for a community hall, upgrades to school infrastructure, and apprehensions regarding drug-related activities in certain areas.
