Baghmara, January 20: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma held a comprehensive review meeting with the district administration, concerned departments and community representatives to discuss key issues affecting Baghmara and South Garo Hills District.
During the meeting, several pressing concerns were highlighted, particularly related to healthcare services at Baghmara. These included the non-joining of specialist doctors posted to the area, acute manpower shortages, the need for infrastructure upgradation, establishment of a post-operation ward, availability of ambulance services, water shortages at the hospital, and the renovation of staff quarters.
Taking note of the issues, the Chief Minister directed the Deputy Commissioner and the Meghalaya Health Department to urgently address manpower gaps to ensure uninterrupted healthcare services. Officials were also instructed to immediately resolve the hospital’s water shortage and begin renovation work on staff quarters. The Health Department has been asked to complete the Post-Operation Ward at the earliest, while the proposal for sanctioning an ambulance will be taken up.
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The meeting also discussed infrastructure and administrative matters, including border fencing and security concerns, compensation related to land acquisition, and the need for land for the Baghmara Block Office and Baghmara Stadium. Chief Minister Sangma assured that he would write to the Ministry of Home Affairs regarding compensation for land acquisition cases where payments are yet to be released.
With regard to land required for the Baghmara Stadium, officials were directed to resolve the issue within the week. For the Baghmara Block Office, the Chief Minister said that all available options would be explored and that the government would work closely with the local community to acquire land and complete necessary formalities.
The review underscored the State government’s focus on strengthening healthcare delivery, resolving long-pending infrastructure issues, and ensuring inclusive development in the South Garo Hills region.
