SHILLONG, NOV 21: Minister in-charge PHE, Soil and Water Conservation, Housing etc Marcuise N Marak on Friday claimed there is visible transformation in Meghalaya’s infrastructure and an 11 percent improvement in financial growth under the leadership of chief minister Conrad K Sangma.
Addressing at the inauguration of the newly constructed Williamnagar meat and fish market and extension office building of Williamnagar Municipal Board (WMB), Marak said, “Meghalaya had seen a visible change in terms of infrastructural development under the leadership of the chief minister, Conrad K Sangma and the state had witnessed an improvement of 11 per cent in terms of financial growth.”
He lauded theChief Executive Officer Ripamchi N Sangma and Williamnagar Municipal Board Chairman Benedick K Sangma for their role in constructing the market, enabling vendors to operate with hygiene and dignity.
He also announced plans to build a vegetable market at Williamnagar to assist local farmers.
Addressing cleanliness, Marcuise added: “Considering the plight of local farmers in selling their produce on the market days, the Govt. is planning to construct vegetables market at Williamnagar… a slaughter house will soon be constructed at Williamnagar for which the land had already been identified.”
He urged meat and fish vendors to cooperate on waste management.
Deputy Commissioner RP Marak emphasized the importance of designated sale points, reminding vendors that road‑side meat and fish sales have been prohibited by the High Court.
He noted that Williamnagar, with its master plan, is poised for rapid development.
Superintendent of Police Stephen Rynjah called on vendors to maintain a clean, safe market and seek assistance against anti‑social elements.
