Department of Information and Public Relations

Press Release No. 174/21

CONRAD HOLDS CONSULTATIVE MEETING WITH DR. HIMANTA

Meghalaya Chief Minister, Shri Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday held consultations via video conference with his counterpart Assam Chief Minister, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma.

The duo discussed on cooperation and support which can be extended as the country is unitedly working to defeat corona virus. Conrad K Sangma thanked Dr. Himanta for the support being extended by Assam Government to provide oxygen to Meghalaya. Meghalaya Chief Minister has requested further cooperation from Assam, in case of any eventuality. Assam Chief Minister has assured the Government of Meghalaya to provide all necessary support to combat COVID.

Assam CM also assured coordination from Assam and requested support from the Meghalaya Government to ensure transportation of goods to not be affected due to lockdown in districts of Meghalaya. Meghalaya CM had assured smooth transit of citizens and goods during the period. “Assam will give 100 doses of Covaxin to Meghalaya and also D type cylinders.”, Sangma informed.

Assam government is also sending a proposal to the Government of India to make Assam the oxygen logistic hub for NE States. Assam CM has requested the Meghalaya government to back the proposal.