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Title: East Garo Hills turns 50: Meghalaya Chief Minister graced the Golden Jubilee celebration
Press Release Number:
30/10/2026
Description:
Addressing the gathering Chief Minister Conrad Sangma lauded the Administrative, educational and economic evolution of Williamnagar over the past 50 years. He paid rich tributes to the founding leaders of the statehood and district movement including Captain Williamson Sangma, Choronsing Sangm, Lolith R Sangma. He further extended his gratitude to the local nokmas who generously donated land for public infrastructure.

The Chief Minister inaugurated and laid foundation stone for various landmark infrastructure and connectivity project for Upgradation of Internal Roads of Williamnagar 13.989 km World Bank Funded Meghalaya Integrated Transport Project ₹26.92 crore, Widening of Rongrenggre-Simsanggre Nengkra road Expansion covering 10 to 16 km cost of ₹15.98 Crore under RIDF XXVIII, Interlocking concrete block road in Williamnagar Town covering 4.40 km of ₹4.70 crore, Inauguration of Rongon bridge to boost connectivity with surrounding rural areas, Laid foundation stone for MIG Housing (8 Units) building of ₹3.61 Crore
Released Date:
30 Oct 2026