MEGHALAYA GOVERNOR VISITS MAWKYRWAT, MAWPHLANG

 Shillong, May 22, 2023: As part of a two day visit to the border area on

21 st and 22 nd May, 2023, the Hon’ble Governor of Meghalaya, Shri Phagu

Chauhan visited Mawkyrwat, South West Khasi Hills District and

Mawphlang, East Khasi Hills District. The visit is a pivotal aspect of the

Governor's outreach initiatives, aimed at fostering stronger connections

with local communities and gaining invaluable insights into their challenges

and ongoing development endeavors in bordering areas.

As part of his outreach, he spent the night at Mawkyrwat Circuit

House on the 21 st of May. On the 22 nd of May, he made a special visit to

the 100-Bedded Hospital in Mawkyrwat, where he personally inspected the

facilities. He also visited Maharam Higher Secondary School and interacted

with the school children as well as teachers. In addition to inspecting the

temporary facilities of JNV Mawkyrwat, the Governor also reviewed the

various ongoing construction works under the Mahatma Gandhi National

Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) in Mawpon, Mawkyrwat

and planted tree saplings at the site. During these interactions, he actively

engaged with the headmen of local villages, enquiring about their hardships

and assured them necessary help.

The Governor, as part of his tour, conducted a series of productive

meetings with officials, including with the DC and SP of West Khasi Hills

District, departmental heads of various district administrations, heads of

multiple central agencies and local representatives including, Syiem of

Maharam, Shri Niandro Syiemiong, Syiem of Langrim, Shri Nongtei

Syiemiong and Syiem of Mawiong Shri Nobestar Syiem and Secretary,

Village Employment Council, Mawkyrwat, Shri M Turnia. The Governor was

also apprised by Comdt Rajiv Sharma, Comdt 193 Battalion BSF on issues

related to border security.

Furthermore, while returning from Mawkyrwat he took the opportunity

to explore the renowned Sacred Grove in Mawphlang, East Khasi Hills,

where he was felicitated by the chief of Hima Mawphlang , Shri Craig Alan

Lyngdoh. The Governor also visited the Greater Shillong Water Supply and

Dam, where he was received by Shri. Syed Md. A. Razi, IRTS,

Commissioner and Secretary, PHE and Chief Engineer, PHE, Smti B

Lyndem where he was apprised about the storage capacity and supply of

water in the Greater Shillong area. The Governor also commended the

performance of Meghalaya PHE department in execution of Jal Jeevan

Mission and expressed his happiness and conveyed his best wishes for

providing water supply to most households.

The Governor was accompanied by his Commissioner and Secretary,

Dr B D R Tiwari (IAS) and staff from Raj Bhavan during the visit.