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Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma praised the CMSD and CMS funds as among the state's most effective schemes for community welfare. He emphasized their flexibility, transparency, and rapid disbursement, citing examples like solar lights and youth programs. The CM also announced future support for local infrastructure and music initiatives for youth. The scheme allows direct beneficiary transfers, ensuring timely project execution.

Key Points: Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma Hails CMSD and CMS Funds as Most Effective

  • CM Sangma highlights scheme flexibility for welfare projects
  • Funds disbursed within hours directly to beneficiaries
  • Supports infrastructure, solar lights, and youth initiatives
  • Scheme praised for transparency and quick implementation
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Meghalaya CM calls CMSD and CMS funds as 'one of most effective schemes'

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma praises CMSD and CMS funds for enabling rapid community welfare projects, citing transparency and direct beneficiary transfers.

"I would rate this as being one of the best schemes - Conrad K. Sangma"

Shillong, May 14

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Wednesday said that the discretionary funds Chief Minister's Special Development Fund (CMSDF) and Chief Minister's Special Fund (CMSF) is one of the best schemes, as it allows the government to initiated community welfare and development programmes, according to an official statement.

According to an official statement, "The scheme is flexible, transparent and allows various development interventions across the state," he said, while addressing at a programme held at Don Bosco Youth Centre, Shillong."

Under both the schemes, the Chief Minister's aided by the Chief Minister's office and Chief Minister's secretariat monitors development and welfare activities across the state. The funds released under the schemes to various community organisation, non-government organisation and social organisation has far reaching impact in the society.

"I am very proud to inform that this scheme, if you ask me, after seeing all the schemes in the government of Meghalaya, I would rate this as being one of the best schemes," he said.

He informed that the funds allows for a variety of projects, from basic amenities to infrastructure improvements, ensuring that specific community needs are met.

Handing over P.A. systems, solar panel and chairs to Dorbar Shnong Sawmer of Upper Shillong locality, he said, "This is my locality, I feel at home, and therefore it is even more special for me today to be here with all of you."

He remarked that the scheme is disbursed within a record time, and there are instances where the scheme was sanctioned within 2 hours. "The scheme allows transfer of money directly to the beneficiaries," he added.

An amount of Rs20,79,323 was sanctioned for the Dorbar, which included installation of 120 numbers of solar lights, provision of 600 numbers of plastic chairs, Setting up a P.A. system for public announcement.

"Let me assure you that this is not the end. I will be very, very happy to continue to support the Dorbar and all the members and the public at large for all the other future developments also", he said.

He also said that issues concerning the community will be resolved, and the process to construct water tank in the locality will be initiated.

He also announced that different infrastructure, including musical equipments will be provided to youth organisation of the locality. "Music is something I want to promote, you know, at every level, because I believe that our youth, they love music, they want to be a part of something to do with music, but they don't get the support that they require," he added.

- ANI

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Priya K.
This is truly commendable! Direct benefit schemes like these show how governance can be people-centric. The speed of sanctioning funds within 2 hours is impressive. More states should adopt such transparent mechanisms. 👏
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Rahul S.
While the intentions seem good, I hope there's proper auditing of these funds. Northeast states have had issues with fund misutilization in the past. Transparency is key - hope they publish utilization reports publicly.
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Ananya M.
Love the focus on youth and music! 🎵 This is exactly what our young generation needs - creative outlets and support. Solar lights and water tanks are basic necessities, but music equipment shows vision for holistic development.
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Sanjay T.
‎As someone from Meghalaya, I've seen these funds help our village get clean drinking water. But implementation varies - some areas get quick benefits while others wait months. Hope CM ensures equitable distribution across all districts.
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Neha P.
The solar lights initiative is brilliant! Northeast states get so much sunlight but were lagging in solar adoption. This is sustainable development done right. Hope they maintain these installations properly though.
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Arjun D.
Good to see focus on local governance through Dorbar Shnongs. Traditional institutions working with modern governance models can create real impact. Hope other tribal areas in India learn from Meghalaya's example.

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