Deputy Chief Minister Preston Tinsong brought glad tidings to the Meghalaya assembly, disclosing the release of more than ₹268 crore in land compensation for vital national highway projects spanning North and East Garo Hills districts.
Precisely, 2,414 beneficiaries were aided: 187 in North Garo Hills received ₹43.96 lakh, while East Garo Hills distributed ₹225.13 crore among 2,227 claimants. These payouts fairly value affected lands, residences, orchards, and farmlands.
With the compensation drive largely wrapped up, oversight shifts to NHIDCL, ensuring uninterrupted highway builds that promise transformed connectivity.
MLA Rupert Momin’s follow-up illuminated positives—like families acquiring new assets—alongside challenges for documented yet unlisted owners. Tinsong outlined progress: 93-94% done, with just four unresolved cases in North Garo Hills, including three under arbitrator review and one tied to intra-owner conflicts.
Dissatisfied parties are urged to petition, with resolutions promised through designated mediators following standard protocols. Meghalaya’s streamlined approach to compensation heralds efficient progress, benefiting both state development and local communities long-term.