Tura, Feb 17: Tura’s oldest and largest weekly market at Nazing Bazar, in the heart of New Tura area, has finally gotten a modern shopping complex to house hundreds of traders who come from all over Garo Hills to sell their wares with the inauguration of its new shopping infrastructure and parking facilities by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Saturday morning.
The opening of the multi storeyed shopping complex to replace the old limited temporary structure and provide space for hundreds of traders is being seen as another milestone for the MDA government headed by Conrad K Sangma.
Besides being the largest market of Tura, it is also a part of the constituency of the chief minister- South Tura, who, shortly after the inaugural ceremony, conducted a comprehensive site inspection of the complex, underscoring the importance of the ongoing Nazing bazar project which is going to include more facilities in the months to come.
The Chief Minister was accompanied by Meghalaya Assembly Speaker Thomas A Sangma, Tura Lok Sabha MP Agatha K Sangma, Smt. Agatha K Sangma, bureaucrats and Village Council leaders.
The state government is keen to transform the Nazing Bazar marketing complex into a commercial landscape of Tura by revitalizing the marketplace and creating a modern hub for commerce and community engagement.
Emphasizing the significance of the Nazing Bazaar project, the chief minister said that various other projects are also being taken up for overall development of Tura town.
“We are also thinking of making an integrated secretariat complex for the betterment of the public. Along with all the facilities, we are thinking of making an Integrated secretariat Complex. We have sanctioned 120 crores for this project. In this complex all the departments will be in the same place, CM office, Cabinet office, conference room and all the facilities needed. We have consolidated all the department’s land, and it came to 25 acres. We have also sanctioned around 120-130 crores projects. We have finished IT park phase 1 now we will finish with phase 2 during September or October. We are also thinking of expanding the Tura beautification project throughout the town,” announced the chief minister.
Additionally, the unveiling ceremony featured a captivating video presentation highlighting the key features and anticipated impact of the Nazing Bazaar project. The video provided a comprehensive overview of the project’s scope, including plans for infrastructure development, market expansion, and the integration of modern amenities.
Commending the efforts of the state government, Tura MP Agatha K Sangma said that it has been a delight to see Tura transform and recalled the progress made during the construction of Nazing Bazar complex.
“After many hurdles we have finally seen the inauguration of the Nazing Bazar complex. When the Chandmari field was inaugurated, I thought this will be the centre of Tura, because this was beautifully made, but when the Tura PA Sangma stadium was made, I thought about it the same way that maybe PA Sangma Stadium will be the centre because it has been made in a grand way and inaugurated by our CM. Now we also have Nazing Bazar as one of the centres of marketing in Tura, and if you look at it in a way, this will be the sign of development of our town, because not just one area is being developed but it’s the development of the nook and corners of Tura,” said Agatha Sangma.
The opening of the Nazing Bazar shopping complex marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing efforts to enhance urban infrastructure and stimulate economic growth in Tura. As the project progresses, it is poised to become a beacon of progress and prosperity for the town and its residents.
