Shillong (Meghalaya), Jan 11 : BJP State President and aspiring candidate of 18 west Shillong constituency, Earnest Mawrie has promised to ensure overall development of 18-West Shillong constituency.
Mawrie stated that his priority will be to ease congestion in Mawbah (Barapathar) by developing a one way road connecting the end of Mawbah with TB Hospital road which will decongest the whole stretch along with a footpath for pedestrians. Mawrie said that he shall propose to shift TB Hospital and ensure that the area be leased out to a multi-speciality famed hospital brand in the country which will be one of the best hospitals in Meghalaya.
He also stated that Mawbah and Jhalupara hawker market located at cantonment area will be developed into a state of the art hawker centre, with a blueprint of the Singapore model along with designated parking. The proposal will be initiated along with the Ministry of Defence led by the BJP government at the centre.
Moreover , the Gorkha Pathsala football ground, will be taken to a whole new level with artificial turf and other modern day facilities under Khelo India Khelo scheme, a DPR of which has been already prepared and necessary approval from the defence authorities has been sought.
Mawrie said support for genuine traders by providing hassle free experience from District Council and government and ensuring Improvement of security in and around the locality.
in a statement, Mawrie stated that the Jal Jeevan is being properly implemented and the people are benefiting . He has proposed a 100% fund for development of infrastructure of Temple and Church under Prasad Scheme, Tourism Department Govt of India.
The statement further added that he proposes to raise funds for Seng Raid and Seng Khasi community of 18 West Shillong from various departments including the Ministry of Minority Affairs. Mawrie also stated that if elected as an MLA salary paid to as an MLA will be utilised to treat the poor for medical purposes, youth to be trained for job and self employment related programme under various state and central govt programs and ensure every senior citizen will be protected.
The statement said that traditional Dorbar Shnong would get direct funding from State and Central schemes. Beautification of localities will be initiated by providing additional funds and they shall be converted into model localities.
If elected , he would ensure zero tolerance towards drug abuse and provide support to those who are affected by this problem. Mawrie said that all the promises made will be completed within five years if he is elected as an MLA from 18 west Shillong constituency.