State seals Rs 2,450-cr deal with WB for roads, logistics

Shillong, Nov 26: In a major boost to road and logistics infrastructure in Meghalaya, the state government has approved second phase of the Meghalaya Logistics and Connectivity Improvement Project (MLCIP) at a total cost around Rs 2,450 crore.

The total project cost, $240 million (around Rs 2,450 crore), will be loan from the World Bank with 90% repayment by government of India and 10% by state government, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma told reporters after a cabinet meeting on Wednesday.

The state has to bear around $60 million, around 20% of the project cost, he said.

The DPRs have been made following discussions and negotiations with the World Bank.

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