The State government has constituted four regional committees to be headed by cabinet ministers to visit, assess and review the damages caused by incessant rains in the State.
Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma held a review meeting through video conference with all the deputy commissioners and concerned departments today.
For East Khasi Hills and Ri Bhoi districts the committee will be chaired by Deputy Chief Minister, Prestone Tynsong, districts in Jaiñtia Hills by Home Minister, Lahkmen Rymbui to be assisted by cabinet minister Kyrmen Shylla, West, South West and Eastern West Khasi Hills districts to be headed by Renikton Lyngdoh Tongkhar and Garo Hills districts headed by Health Minister, James Sangma.
“Heads of the regional committees will undertake field visits to ensure that there is proper coordination between the different departments and the different district officials, so that whatever steps need to be taken in a very quick manner are taken to minimize the inconvenience to the public in those areas in general,” Sangma said.
He added that it is also specifically to ensure that the safety and security of the citizens and also to ensure that movement of essential commodities are done in a smooth manner.
The chief minister has also directed the deputy commissioners and departments concern to monitor the situation in the next crucial 72 hours and coordinate in order to ensure minimum inconvenience and safety of the people.
