Meghalaya CM inspects Captain Williamson Sangma Technical University in Balalgre
The CM expressed satisfaction with the progress of the work while inspecting the ongoing construction of the State University.
SHILLONG:
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, on Friday, said that the prestigious Captain Williamson Sangma Technical University, which is in the final stage of completion will be inaugurated on January 21, 2021, coinciding with the celebration of the 50th year of Statehood.
The CM expressed satisfaction with the progress of the work while inspecting the ongoing construction of the State University.
He said, “Almost 80 per cent of the construction work is complete and we are hopeful that by October this year, the campus will be ready.”
He informed that the PWD department has also been directed to ensure the timely completion of the road leading to the campus.
The University which is located at Balalgre, near Damalgre in South West Garo Hills is being constructed at an estimated cost of Rs. 16.96 crore, he informed.
“The University will cater to the needs of technical as well as engineering courses,” the Chief Minister said.
It is to be noted that this is the first State University and has been named after the first Chief Minister of the State (L) Captain Williamson A Sangma.
“Next year, we will be celebrating the 50th year of our Statehood and coinciding with the celebration, we will dedicate 50 development initiatives to the people of our State. I am delighted that Captain Williamson Sangma University will also be part of this grand celebration,” the Chief Minister added.
The Chief Minister was accompanied by Tura Lok Sabha MP Agatha K. Sangma and North Tura MLA Thomas A Sangma during the inspection.
On the same day, the CM also inspected the College of Architecture and Urban Planning located in the same area, which is also scheduled to be inaugurated next year.
The CM has further issued directions to complete both the projects within the stipulated time as classes will commence from next academic year.
(Edited by Shankar Kumar Turha)
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