Ampati: Meghalaya’s Community and Rural Development (C&RD) Minister A T Mondal on Tuesday wrapped up a two-day visit to South West Garo Hills, where he reviewed the functioning of the district’s four C&RD blocks.
Mondal, accompanied by Salmanpara MLA Ian Botham K Sangma, Deputy Commissioner Hema Nayak and DRDA Project Director R Z D Shira, inspected Rerapara, Betasing, Zikzak and Purakhasia blocks to assess their performance and identify challenges on the ground.
Rangsakona MLA Subir Marak joined the team during the inspection at Rerapara.
The minister also visited construction sites of new block office buildings in Rerapara and Zikzak, and inspected land donated by local Nokmas in Purakhasia for a proposed block office complex.
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During the visit, Mondal interacted with community members in all four blocks.
Later, he chaired a review meeting at Ampati Circuit House with the Deputy Commissioner, BDOs, and other officials to evaluate implementation of MGNREGA and central schemes.
Officials said the review was part of the government’s effort to strengthen grassroots administration and ensure better delivery of welfare programmes.
