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India Gazette
4 days ago
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- India Gazette
Meghalaya CM announces construction of 'skywalks project' worth Rs 51.7 crore in Mawkdok
Shillong [Meghalya] [India], June 24 (ANI): Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma announced the construction of a Rs 51.7 crore skywalk in the scenic Mawkdok region of East Khasi Hills. The announcement was made during his visit to Mawkdok village on Monday as part of the state's 'CM Connect' initiative, a public outreach programme to directly engage with local communities. The state government completed the tendering process for the project and confirmed that construction will begin after the current monsoon season. The upcoming skywalk, described as a 'future engineering marvel,' has been designed to offer stunning panoramic views of Mawkdok's lush green valleys and dramatic cliffs. The structure will include a 40-metre-long walkway with a 7-metre-wide cantilever section, making it one of the longest cantilever skywalks in the country. 'This is a project that will change the face of tourism in the area and create new opportunities for the local economy,' said Chief Minister Sangma during his address. He emphasised that the project would not only attract more tourists but also generate employment and benefit local businesses. On November 15, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma and Union DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced the foundation for the 'skywalk project' at Mawkdok in East Khasi Hills at the Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival. Mawkdok is a popular viewpoint, and is a must stop destination for tourist during their visit to Sohra tourism circuit. At Mawkdok, one can witness the spectacular view of the valley formed by lush green hills on either side. The Skywalk project is a flagship initiative of the government to further boost tourism in the region. 'Tourism is a very important part of our overall strategy for the region. We are hopeful that the DoNER Ministry would continue to support the region to promote tourism', the Chief Minister said. (ANI)
India Gazette
17-05-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia reviews ministry's work in Assam
Guwahati (Assam) [India], May 17 (ANI): Union Minister of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya Scindia and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma held a meeting in Guwahati to review the schemes and programmes the Ministry is implementing in the region. The meeting was convened on Friday to assess the developmental activities undertaken by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) in Assam. According to an official statement, strategies to streamline supply chains in the Northeast through increased investments in infrastructure, energy, and overall development were discussed in detail. Notably, the DoNER Ministry is continuing its efforts under five core areas to implement Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for the transformation of the 'Ashtalakshmi states.' Accordingly, the meeting explored the potential of boosting muga silk production, palm oil and agarwood cultivation, promoting diverse tourism opportunities, and especially developing border villages. The DoNER Ministry presented an overview of Assam's recent progress across various sectors such as health, education, roads, agriculture and food processing, tourism, handloom, handicrafts and textiles, and the energy sector. The meeting also covered the progress of schemes like PM-DevINE and initiatives of the North Eastern Council (NEC) being implemented in the state. The ministry noted that Assam has secured a leading position in the SDG India Index 2023-24. Short-term, mid-term, and long-term planning strategies were also discussed to accelerate the state's current momentum further. Following the presentation, CM Sarma stated that Assam is now capable of competing with the developed states of India. The Chief Minister mentioned the consistent growth of the state's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), saying Assam currently has a GDP growth rate of 14 per cent and if this pace continues, the state's GDP is expected to reach Rs 10 lakh crore in the coming years. In a post on X, CM Sarma highlighted that a roadmap was discussed to streamline supply chains in the North East through more investments in infrastructure, power and last-mile linkages. 'The Ministry is working on a five-point Framework to realise Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of transforming our Ashtalakshmi States. Accordingly, today we agreed to collaborate closely on unleashing Assam's potential in Muga Silk production, Palm Oil and Agarwood Cultivation, Diverse tourism opportunities and Transforming border villages into Vibrant Villages,' he said. The Chief Minister further remarked that ongoing developmental projects in the state have significantly increased energy demand. He noted that by the year 2032, the state would require an additional 4,000 MW of power. 'The state government has already taken necessary steps to address this future demand,' CM Sarma added. CM Himanta emphasised that every rupee allocated by the DoNER Ministry for various projects is being spent in a manner that directly benefits the public and expressed his gratitude to Union Minister Scindia for continued support from the DoNER Ministry. On the other hand, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia commented that Assam is emerging as one of the leading states in the country. He assured that the DoNER Ministry will continue to provide all necessary assistance to accelerate the state's growth further. DoNER Secretary Chanchal Kumar, Joint Secretary of the Ministry Shree Shantanu, Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota, and several other senior government officers were present at the meeting. (ANI)
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
DoNER Minister reviews ministry's work in presence of Assam Chief Minister
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took part in a meeting held at State Guest House No. 1 in Koinadhora, where Union Minister for Communications and DoNER, Jyotiraditya Scindia reviewed the schemes and programmes being implemented by the DoNER. The meeting was convened to assess the developmental activities undertaken by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) in Assam. Discussions were held in detail on strategies to streamline supply chains in the Northeast through increased investments in infrastructure, energy, and overall development. Continue to video 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Bank Owned Properties For Sale In Jebres (Prices May Surprise You) Foreclosed Homes | Search ads Search Now Undo It may be mentioned that the DoNER Ministry is continuing its efforts under five core areas to implement Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision for the transformation of the Ashtalakshmi states. Accordingly, the meeting explored the potential of boosting muga silk production , palm oil and agarwood cultivation, promoting diverse tourism opportunities, and specially developing border villages. During the meeting, the DoNER Ministry presented an overview of Assam's recent progress across various sectors such as health, education, roads, agriculture and food processing, tourism, handloom, handicrafts and textiles, and the energy sector. The meeting also covered the progress of schemes like PM-DevINE and initiatives of the North Eastern Council (NEC) being implemented in the state. The ministry noted that Assam has secured a leading position in the SDG India Index 2023-24. Short-term, mid-term, and long-term planning strategies were also discussed to further accelerate the states current momentum. Live Events Following the presentation, Sarma stated that Assam is now capable of competing with the developed states of India. Mentioning the consistent growth of the state's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the Chief Minister said Assam currently has a GDP growth rate of 14 per cent. If this pace continues, the states GDP is expected to reach Rs 10 lakh crore in the coming years. The Chief Minister remarked that ongoing developmental projects in the state have significantly increased demand in the energy sector. He noted that by the year 2032, the state would require an additional 4,000 MW of power. The state government has already taken necessary steps to address this future demand. He added that Assam has emerged as one of the top-performing states in reducing transmission and distribution losses in the power sector. Likewise, Assam has achieved notable success in reducing maternal and infant mortality rates. Sarma emphasized that every rupee allocated by the DoNER Ministry for various projects is being spent in a manner that directly benefits the public. He expressed his gratitude to Union Minister Scindia for the continued support extended by the ministry. On the other hand, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia commented that Assam is emerging as one of the leading states in the country. He assured that the DoNER Ministry will continue to provide all necessary assistance to further accelerate the states growth.
