Shillong: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday inaugurated the newly constructed Hubert Rosario Road in Spein, Mookaswan, located in the West Jaintia Hills district. The 1.13-kilometre approach road, which leads to the Hubert Acupressure Centre, was built at a cost of Rs. 1.93 crore.
During the inauguration, the chief minister emphasised the human impact of infrastructure projects.
“This road may be a Rs. 1.93 crore project in terms of budget, but to me, it is priceless in the way it touches lives—especially those in pain, those seeking healing, and the dedicated sisters providing that healing,” he said.
Highlighting the state’s ongoing push for infrastructure development, Sangma noted a significant increase in road project funding under his government.
“While only Rs. 659 crore worth of road projects were sanctioned between 1991 and 2018, over Rs. 4,000 crore has been approved in the last seven years alone,” he said.
He added that nearly 70% of all roads sanctioned under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in the state have been completed during this period.
The chief minister also spotlighted Meghalaya’s growing investment in healthcare, stating that over 8% of the state’s annual budget—exceeding Rs. 1,000 crore—is currently allocated to the sector.
He said the government is not only enhancing public healthcare infrastructure but is also collaborating with church-run and non-profit hospitals.
He further announced that rural health centres, such as the Hubert Acupressure Centre, would be considered for inclusion in upcoming infrastructure grant initiatives.
Additionally, the government plans to support traditional healing systems by integrating indigenous knowledge into the formal healthcare framework.
Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar, also present at the event, lauded the unity and cooperative spirit of the local community.
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Expressing pride in his association with Mookaswan, he praised the sisters of the acupressure centre for their tireless commitment to healthcare.
The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Archbishop Victor Lyngdoh of the Shillong Diocese, Bishop Ferdinand Dkhar of the Jowai Diocese, Jowai MLA Wailadmiki Shylla, senior Public Works Department officials, and members of the local administration.
