Shillong: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday inaugurated the Dalu civil sub-division ‘fulfilling the long-awaited demand’ of the people of this region.

โ€œIt is a red letter day for the people of Dalu. This day will be etched in the memories of the people for ages to come. It is a culmination of a long cherished dream of our people living in this area,โ€ Chief Minister Sangma said.  

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Chief Minister Sangamโ€™s late father Purno Agitok Sangma did his early education at a missionary school in Dalu.

The Chief Minister said that former Meghalaya CM late Purno Sangma had a close affinity for the people of Dalu and would always express his concerns and his desire to better their lives.

โ€œHe (Purno Sangma) had the desire to initiate various developmental works. However, due to unavoidable circumstances, this could not be completed. One of his desires was to have a Civil Sub Division at Dalu. I am very happy that we could inaugurate the Civil Sub-Division at Dalu which has been a long cherished dream of the people of this region,โ€ he said.

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Sangma said that the Government has embarked on a mission to ensure that government services are delivered and brought to the doorstep of the public.

โ€œThe creation of new blocks and civil sub-divisions across the State is to enable people to receive the benefit of the Government services in a faster and efficient manner,โ€ said the Meghalaya Chief Minister said.