Meghalaya CM lays foundation for Rs 150cr devpt project in Tura

Shillong: CM Conrad K Sangma on Friday laid the foundation for over Rs 150 crore worth of development projects for Tura, headquarters of the West Garo Hills district, aimed at transforming the town and boosting its infrastructure.The CM, who represents the Tura assembly constituency, said the Najing Bazar Redevelopment Project has been sanctioned at Rs 60.76 crore. The project will transform the area into a commercial hub with improved market infrastructure, parking facilities, hospitality spaces, vendor zones, and public amenities.It includes a commercial complex with basement parking for around 40 trucks and approximately 50 cars, a 70-bed hotel, a multipurpose banquet hall for 500 people, nearly 200 shops, and expanded vendor infrastructure to double existing market capacity.The multi-level car parking and cinema complex at Dakopgre, with a cost of Rs 51.21 crore, will ease congestion and introduce modern recreational facilities. It will provide parking for around 200 cars, three cinema halls, a gaming zone, and a food court.The CM also highlighted the refurbishment of the SMELC building as a key civic initiative to strengthen community learning, training, and public engagement spaces. The upgraded facility, along with proposed components such as an art and culture promenade, museum spaces, a kid zone park, a CM youth centre, and an active ageing centre, collectively amounts to nearly Rs 150 crore.On urban safety, Sangma announced that 552 LED streetlights with smart control systems will be installed at a cost of Rs 6.51 crore. CCTV surveillance will be strengthened with around 300 units and nearly 500 cameras across Tura, integrated with command and control systems.