Chokpot, Nov 9: Chokpot witnessed its biggest development day ever on Monday as Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma inaugurated five projects worth ₹26.72 crore and laid the foundation for the ₹136 crore Chokpot–Kharukol Road.
The projects include the new Integrated Block Office Complex, the Chokpot Farmers’ Market with 60 stalls for over 3,000 farmers, the Chokpot Warima PRIME Hub linking 3,570 farmers, the Gonggangre Bridge over the Dareng River, and the double-lane RCC Bridge No. 6/6.
Addressing a huge crowd, Sangma said South Garo Hills had lagged behind for years but development was now reaching every corner. He thanked Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and the Ministry of DoNER for prioritising the Chokpot–Kharukol road, which will make Chokpot a key junction for West and South Garo Hills.
Calling employment generation his top priority, the CM said the Farmers’ Market and PRIME Hub will create new opportunities for youth. He also announced that the second phase of the World Bank road from Sandong to Chokpot, Silki and Sibbari is likely to begin in January-February.
In the CM Connect session that followed, it was informed that 99 grievances have been registered from Chokpot alone, with 70.7 percent already resolved. The day ended with the area’s first-ever Gospel Concert.
