Department of Information and Public Relations

Press Release No. 116/17

SDRC MEETING HELD

The State Development Reforms Commission (SDRC) under the Chairmanship of Shri Sengman R. Marak, Ex-MLA reviewed the programmes/activities of the Social Welfare, Health & Family Welfare, Labour and Home (Police) Departments on 20.02.2017 in the Conference Room of the Main Secretariat Building, Shillong. Presentations were made by all the Departments. The interaction, discussion, observations and suggestions made by the members of the SDRC that touches the core issues reflecting the aspirations of the members of the public especially the rural masses on transparency, publicity and beneficiary driven schemes of each Department was an eye-opener for the officers present. The next SDRC meeting will be held at South Garo Hills District, Baghmara and West Garo Hills District, Tura from 17th to 22nd April, 2017 for all District Head offices. The meeting ended with a vote of thanks from Shri S. P. Thapa, Co-Chairman, SDRC.

Press Release No. 117/17

DC ISSUES ADVISORY

The Deputy Commissioner & Chairman, District Disaster Management Authority, East Khasi Hills District, Shillong has issued an advisory to the general public to take extra care during this windy season to avoid incidences especially fire and to get wiring/electricity properly checked. It is also advised to remove dead branches or dying trees close to the house and to ensure safe keeping of all objects such as lumber piles, loose tin sheets, loose bricks, garbage cans, sign boards etc. which can fly away in strong winds.