29 census town under East Khasi Hills to get 100 days employment

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaJuly 15, 2022

A total of 29 census towns under East Khasi Hills District will be covered under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) while Madanrting on Friday became the first of the 29 census town in Meghalaya to receive the benefits of MGNREGS.

Nongkrem MLA & MDC Lambor Malngiang flagged off the scheme with unveiling of a foundation stone in Madanrting organized by the Dorbar Shnong Madanrting.

The Nongkrem MLA informed the gathering that the fruition of the scheme came after relentless pursuit for its implementation both at the state and central level.

Adding that the scheme which aims to enhance livelihood security in rural areas by providing at least 100 days of wage employment in a financial year will go a long way in securing the future of the people of the area.

Besides providing economic security and creating rural assets, the scheme will enable families to save money as they will be able to work closer to their homes, he stated.

Informing that the convergence of schemes like Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and Swachh Bharat Mission beneficiaries will now receive aid for affordable housing, access to clean drinking water and construction of toilets.

Stressing on the support that the schemes provides for women and also for the creation of self-help groups, Malngiang urged the people of the area to come forward and avail the benefits of the MGNREGS which will go a long way in changing the landscape of Madanrting, he asserted.

Isawanda Laloo, Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills informed that 29 census towns in the East Khasi Hills District will be included under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA).

Informing that there are around 260 types of work that can be done under the scheme, she reiterated on the importance of people using the scheme to find solutions to address problems caused due to urban growth.

She expressed hope that MNREGA will evoke a Self Help Group movement in the area which will go a long way in the economic empowerment of women.

Others who spoke were Latiplang Kharkongor, MDC, Nongthymmai Constituency and PT Passah, BDO Mylliem C&RD Block.