Meghalaya CM inaugurates Laitjem Sub Centre

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaFebruary 23, 2022

Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday inaugurated Laitjem Sub Centre in the presence of MLA, Mawphlang, Eugeneson Lyngdoh and Chairman, KHADC Lamphrang Blah.

Addresing the gathering, Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma said that after the difficult times of COVID 19 and realizing the importance of health services the government is taking Health sector as a top priority. “In this 50th year of Statehood the government will ensure that the health facilities in the State especially at the grass root levels are functional,” he said. He also added that the Sub Centre will cater to the needs of six surrounding villages and expressed his gratitude to the village committee for having donated the land for the Sub Centre.

The Chief Minister while thanking the frontline workers, the community leaders the health officials for their tireless efforts to tide over the COVID crisis said that the battle against COVID is not completely over and urged everyone to exercise caution as life comes back to normal.

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It may be mentioned here that the Laitjem Sub Centre was sanctioned at a cost of Rs 25.92 lakhs during the year 2012-2013 under the National Health Mission. The work was completed on 28/07/2014. Soon the Sub Center will also be upgraded to Health & Wellness Center so that it will be able to provide comprehensive primary Health Services to the Community.