Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma today launched several key initiatives to advance Climate Action and Climate Adaptation goals in Meghalaya at Mendipathar in North Garo Hills.
He informed that the Climate Adaptive Community-Based Water Harvesting Project – Supported by ADB, is over Rs 500 crore project, which will be implemented across all districts of Meghalaya to enhance water resilience and sustainability.
Sangma also launched the “Megh Adapt Pay”, a project amounting to Rs 47.19 crore. The project is part of Climate Adaptive Community Based Water Harvesting Project for afforestation, conservation of existing forests and agricultural land development implemented by Soil and Water Conservation Department.
The Chief Minister informed that through the project the community and government will forge a partnerships to help protect forests, restore degraded lands, improve ecosystem health, rehabilitate degraded catchment area, and expanding green cover across the state.
The Girls’ Hostel at Mendipathar College, constructed at a cost of Rs 3 crore will operate on a not-for-profit model and will be managed by the Awe Self-Help Group (SHG). While the Tribal Girls’ Hostel at Resubelpara, built at a cost of Rs 2.5 crore, which will be managed by Ramke Memorial School.
“These hostels will provide a safe, secure, and supportive living environment for girls, especially those from remote areas, and will help them pursue their education without barriers”, the Chief Minister added.
PHE Minister Marcuise Marak and Social Welfare Minister Paul Lyngdoh and MLAs Marthon Sangma and Rupert Momin were present on the occasion.
