Shillong, Dec 11: The state government has received Rs 51 crore as “token for Christmas celebration” from the Centre as part payment for ongoing water resource projects implemented in the state.
Informing this on Thursday, Water Resources Minister Metbah Lyngdoh said, “We have received some funds from the government of India, which is central share amounting to Rs 51 crore plus…”
The minister said he had already directed the Water Resources department to expedite spending and release the funds to contractors without any delay.
“We have to speed it up release of the funds to the contractors… they (department) started the process from today…,” he said.
Meanwhile, Lyngdoh expressed hope that the Centre will release more funds and assured that the government will utilise the received amount effectively.
He underlined the importance of maintaining consistency in following up with the Centre to secure the remaining funds.
Ensuring persistent efforts to secure funds from the Centre, he said, “…the contractor should not suffer.”
