Department of Information and Public Relations

Press Release No. 232/21

JAMES SANGMA INAUGURATES THE 20 KL CRYOGENIC OXYGEN PLANT AT BALJEK IN JENGJAL

Meghalaya Minister for Power, Forests and Environment, I and PR, etc, James K Sangma, inaugurated the 20 KL Cryogenic Oxygen Plant at Baljek in Jengjal in the presence of local MDC, Grahambell A Sangma, West Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner, Ram Singh, Joint DHS, Dr. J. K. Marak, DM and HO, Dr. M. R. Sangma, Nokmas and Sordars of the area and other dignitaries on 27 August.

Inaugurating the plant, James said that this plant will go a long way in boosting up the health care in Garo Hills region and lauded the Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma for his personal involvement in bringing the plant. With the setting up of this oxygen plant, the health department now does not have to import oxygen from Bongaigaon in Assam, he said. The plant will cater to the needs of entire Garo Hills and parts of West Khasi Hills, he added.

Saying that Jengjal area is a strategic location, the minister informed the people of the region that more infrastructural developments will be coming up in the region. He also informed that Sub-Divisional Hospital will soon be coming up in Jengjal area which will be referral centre for Garo Hills and urged the people of the region to support the Govt.The minister further, urged the people of the region to get themselves vaccinated giants Covid- 19 and informed that there are incentives for the villages which have achieved 100 percent vaccination.

On the day, the welcome address was delivered by the Deputy Commissioner, Ram Singh and the key-note address was delivered by Dr. J. K. Marak, Joint DHS. Others who spoke on the occasion included DM and HO, Dr. M. R. Sangma and a local leader.