Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Saturday said multiple development interventions amounting to more than Rs 700 crore are currently underway for the development of Tura town. “Different interventions at different levels worth more than Rs 700 crore are being implemented for the development of Tura town,” Sangma said after inaugurating the Nehru Ading Locality Beautification Project at Nehru Ading, Hawakhana in Tura, West Garo Hills. The programme was organised by the Nehru Ading Development and Welfare Committee (NADWC) at the Old Church Compound in Nehru Ading.
Highlighting infrastructure initiatives under the Smart City Mission, the Chief Minister stated that Rs 60 crore has been allocated for paving internal roads in different localities. “In addition, Rs 15 crore has been spent in Phase-I for street lighting and beautification, while another Rs 15 crore has been sanctioned for the beautification of Tura Bazar. The Chief Minister also highlighted the ongoing City Beautification Drive, under which CCTV cameras and streetlights are being installed across the town. “Airports, five-star hotels, road connectivity, CCTV networks and street lighting are all important and crucial for building the ecosystem required to take Tura to the next level,” he said. He informed that around 350 CCTV cameras and 500 streetlights are being installed across Tura as part of the initiative. For Nehru Ading locality specifically, four CCTV cameras and six street lights have been provided.
The inauguration event of the beautification project brought together community leaders, local residents, and members of the committee to mark the completion of the locality improvement initiative aimed at enhancing the surroundings and infrastructure of the area.
During the programme, the Chief Minister unveiled the commemorative plaque marking the inauguration of the project. He also stressed the important role of the community in maintaining civic discipline and cleanliness. During the interaction with the community, several issues and suggestions were raised, including the need for a community hall and additional support for further beautification of the locality.