
Mawryngkneng MLA, Bah Heavingstone Kharpran, raised the issue of the implementation of the New Shillong Water Supply Scheme by the PHE department in the legislative assembly today. Bah Heavingstone sought clarity on the execution of this ₹1600 crore scheme, questioning how it is being carried out and how the funds are being allocated.
The MLA noted that there have been delays in the implementation of the scheme and asked for clarification on which villages will benefit and when the project will be completed. He also urged the government to include local contractors in the project. Additionally, he suggested forming a monitoring committee to oversee the implementation of the scheme.