Meghalaya Strengthens Connectivity, Tourism and Local opportunities in Tikrikilla

West Garo Hills: Reinforcing its commitment to strengthening connectivity and expanding development opportunities across the region, the Meghalaya Government on Friday unveiled a series of key projects in Tikrikilla, with Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma inaugurating major tourism and economic infrastructure and laying the foundation stones for connectivity projects in the region.

According to a release, the projects were unveiled in the presence of Limison D Sangma, Deputy Speaker, Meghalaya Legislative Assembly; Timothy D Shira, Minister I/c Tourism Department; and Jimmy D Sangma, MLA, Tikrikilla, besides senior government officials, members of the GHADC and other dignitaries.CM Sangma said that connectivity remained central to the Government’s development agenda, particularly in remote and interior areas of the state.

He said, “Tikrikilla may be at the corner of Meghalaya, but every place is important to this Government. From Mawkyrwat to Dawki and Tikrikilla, our focus is to ensure that the farthest and remotest areas are never left behind. Today, these places are being visited, development is being planned, and connectivity and infrastructure are being taken forward.”The Chief Minister highlighted the Rs 3,500 crore Phulbari bridge, which, once completed, will be the longest bridge in the Northeast and is expected to strengthen movement into and out of the region.

He also spoke of the proposed NH-217 corridor connecting Dalu, Baghmara and Ranikor and extending towards the border, which is being proposed to the Government of India along with an economic and defence corridor.