Union MoS reviews central schemes’ status in Meghalaya

Shillong: Union minister of state for Jal Shakti Raj Bhushan Choudhary on Thursday visited South West Khasi Hills district and reviewed the status of progress of central govtschemes in the district.Accompanied by state minister in charge of the water resource department C Ymbon, he inspected various centrally sponsored projects, including the Hydro Meteorological Station under the National Hydrology Project at Umngi River, the Phodumtyngkoh-Phodtangjem Minor Irrigation Project at Rangmaw village, Miyawaki Project in Pyndenspar, Amrit Sarovar Project Phase-II in Sakwang Village, and the MGNREGA project at Phot Mawpon. The minister also inspected the Flow Irrigation Project (FIP) implemented by the water resource department at Phot Umnew and reviewed the implementation of the schemes and met the representatives of different departments and district administration at Mawkyrwat. Addressing the media here, the minister reiterated the Centre’s focus and priority in developing the NE region across different sectors. “There has been special focus of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the development of northeastern states. Union ministers visit the NE every fortnight to ensure speedy implementation of the Centre’s developmental programmes,” he further said.“I reviewed the implementation of schemes of various departments with officials of the district administration. The focus is to assess the level of development in the state in different parameters and where the state of Meghalaya stands in comparison with other states of the country,” he added.The minister also visited Mawten and Nonglang villages to inspect the progress of the Greater Mawkyrwat Water Supply Scheme and the Nonglang Water Supply Scheme.

Union minister Goyal inspects Mith Chowky bridge work

Mumbai North MP Piyush Goyal, Union minister of commerce & industry, inspected the Mith Chowky bridge construction, pushing for expedited completion to improve transport. Goyal also visited a local municipal school, Atharva College, the Vedic Theme Park in Charkop Naka, and inspected the Akurli flyover project at Borivali.

Andhra Pradesh govt keen on completing Veligonda project in a year, says irrigation minister Nimmala Ramanaidu

Irrigation minister Nimmala Ramanaidu announced the state government's intention to expedite the Veligonda project, aiming for completion within a year to aid drought-prone areas in Prakasam, Nellore, and Kadapa. He criticized the previous administration for project neglect and detailed the required financial resources and pending tasks for its completion.

'Lateral entry began under your administration': Union minister Arjun Ram Meghwal defends lateral entry scheme amid opposition's criticism

Amid criticism, Union minister Arjun Ram Meghwal defended the Centre's lateral entry policy, noting that previous UPA governments also recruited external talents like Manmohan Singh. He emphasized that PM Modi formalized the process to ensure transparency through UPSC. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor also supported the policy for bringing in necessary expertise to the government.