Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has said that the border fencing work along the India-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya is nearing completion, with only around 40 to 45 kilometres of work remaining.
Speaking on the progress of border infrastructure projects, the Chief Minister said that nearly 400 kilometres of fencing has already been completed along the international border.
“About 10 per cent of the work is still pending due to certain local issues,” Sangma said. He added that the state government is holding discussions with local residents to resolve genuine concerns related to the remaining stretches.
“We are talking to the locals and trying to solve the genuine issues,” he said.
The Chief Minister further stated that Meghalaya has made comparatively faster progress in border fencing work than several other states sharing borders with Bangladesh.
“In comparison to other states, Meghalaya is ahead,” he added.
The fencing project along the India-Bangladesh border is aimed at strengthening border security, improving surveillance and addressing cross-border challenges in the region.