Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has inaugurated the newly constructed Hubert Rosario Road in West Jaintia Hills, marking a significant step in improving regional connectivity. Alongside the road inauguration, the CM also launched the Alternative Health Festival, promoting holistic wellness practices.
Infrastructure Boost: Hubert Rosario Road
The 1.13-km road, built at a cost of ₹1.93 crore, provides access to the Hubert Acupressure Centre in Spein, Mookaswan. Named in honor of Archbishop Hubert D’Rosario, the road is expected to enhance accessibility for residents seeking alternative healthcare treatments.
Alternative Health Festival: A Push for Holistic Wellness
The Alternative Health Festival, inaugurated alongside the road, aims to raise awareness about non-conventional health approaches, including acupressure, naturopathy, and indigenous healing practices. The event is expected to benefit residents across the region, encouraging community-based healthcare initiatives.
Government’s Commitment to Development
CM Sangma emphasized that the state government has significantly increased road project funding, with over ₹4,000 crore sanctioned in the last seven years—a sharp rise compared to ₹659 crore between 1991 and 2018. He also highlighted Meghalaya’s growing investment in healthcare, with over ₹1,000 crore allocated annually.
Conclusion
The twin inaugurations mark a major milestone in Meghalaya’s infrastructure and healthcare development, reinforcing the government’s commitment to inclusive growth. As the Hubert Rosario Road improves connectivity and the Alternative Health Festival promotes wellness, residents of West Jaintia Hills stand to benefit from these initiatives.
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