Department of Information and Public Relations

Press Release No. 406/10

SHUT DOWN NOTICE

Shillong, September 7, 2010: The Deputy General Manager (West), Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL), Lumjingshai, Shillong has informed all consumers that the following Feeders will be put under Shut Down on the dates mentioned from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM for urgent maintenance works.

On 08.09.2010 the 33KV Happy Valley Feeder and 33KV Mawlai-Meter Factory Feeder will be shut down and areas to be affected are PGCIL, MES, Happy Valley, Mawshbuit, Laitkor (including Assam Rifles), Nongkrem and adjoining areas.

On 14.09.2010 the 33KV NEHU-Meter Factory Feeder, 33KV NEHU-SE Falls Feeder and 11KV Lawsohtun Feeder (Area-V Portion) will be shut down and areas to be affected are MES SE Falls, Pohkseh, Umpling, Dum Dum, Pohktieh, Law-U-Sib, Nongrimmaw, Umpling Rynjah, Lapalang, parts of Nongrah, Demseiniong, Pynthorumkhrah, New Colony, 5th Furlong, BSF Umpling, Nongmynsong, parts of Lummawbah, Kynton, Lai Mer, Umlyngka and adjoining areas.

On 16.9.2010 11KV Nongmynsong (NEIGRIHMS) including line towards Nongrah, 11KV PHE (NEIGRIHMS) and 11KV Nongmynsong (SE Falls) will be shut down and areas to be affected include Mawpat, Langkyrding, Mawlynrei, Tynring, BSF Mawpat Atomic Energy, SETUK, BSF Umpling, Nongmynsong, Nongrah, Pynthorumkhrah, Langkyrding.

On 21.9.2010 11KV Ganesh Das Feeder, 11KV Jaiaw Feeder, 11KV Rural Feeder and 11KV Bandstand Feeder will be shut down and areas to be affected include Ganesh Das Hospital, Police Reserve, Quinton Road, parts of Jaiaw, Nongthymmai, Demthring, Madanrting, Mawklot, Upper Shillong upto 4th Mile, Rangbihbih and surrounding areas, Mawpynthih, parts of Laitkor.

On 25.9.2010 11KV New Colony Feeder, 11KV Demseiniong Feeder, 11KV Umpling Feeder, 11KV Pohkseh Feeder, 11KV Oakland Feeder and 11KV Polo Feeder will be shut down and areas to be affected are New Colony and adjoining areas, Demseiniong, parts of Pynthorumkhrah, 5th Furlong, Pohkseh, Umpling, Lapalang, Law-U-Sib, Pohktieh, Dum Dum, Rynjah, parts of Nongrah, Nongrimmaw, Oakland and adjoining areas upto Shillong Club, Golflinks, Lumshyiap, Chandmari, Polo, Lawmali, Forest Colony and 6th Furlong, parts of Mawroh, PTS, Mawpun, parts of Mawlai Nongmali.

On 28.9.2010 11KV PHE (Meter Factory) Feeder, 33KV Air Force-I Feeder and 33KV Air Force-II Feeder will be shut down and areas to be affected are Mawroh, Mawkynroh, Umshing, Mawtawar upto Mawsiatkhnam and adjoining areas, EAC Headquarters, Upper Shillong, Mawklot upto 4th Mile, Rangbihbih and surrounding areas, Mawpynthih, parts of Laitkor, Mylliem areas, Sadew, Mawreng, Mawngap and Mawphlang, etc.

Press Release No. 407/10

MEGHALAYA CM INAUGURATES AWARENESS AND INTERACTION PROGRAMME ON NHFDC SCHEME

Shillong, September 7, 2010: Meghalaya Chief Minister, Dr Mukul Sangma today inaugurated the Awareness and Interaction Programme on the National Handicapped Finance Development Corporation (NHFDC) Scheme for persons with disabilities organized by the office of the Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities (Social Welfare Department) and the Meghalaya Cooperative Apex Bank Ltd (MCAB) at Hotel Pinewood, Shillong in the presence of the Social Welfare Minister, Mr J A Lyngdoh, Chairperson MCAB, Mrs Roshan Warjri, Commissioner & Secretary, Social Welfare Department, Mr A Som and Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Mrs I R Sangma among others.

It may be mentioned that the ‘National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation’ has been incorporated by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India with the objectives of promoting economic development, self employment and other ventures for the benefit and economic rehabilitation of the persons with disabilities and also in assisting such individuals by way of loans and advances for economically and financially viable schemes and projects etc. The Corporation can also consider grant of Term Loan to a disabled entrepreneur or group of disabled entrepreneurs through the channelising agency which is the MCAB in Meghalaya.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Mukul said that the NHFDC scheme is one of the opportunities provided by the Government of India for empowering the people with disabilities which will also make them feel that they are not a burden either to the family or the society. He said that this scheme should reach out to all parts of the State so that persons with disabilities are aware and avail the opportunity. He urge upon the implementing department to ensure that the target groups are benefited by the scheme. He also proposes that all interest component of a loan which will be availed by a person with disability is subsidised.

Dr Mukul also said that the 3 percent job reservation for the persons with disabilities should be taken up in letter in spirit.

Social Welfare Minister, Mr J A Lyngdoh in his brief speech assured to provide all assistance for the implementation of the scheme throughout the State.

Among others who spoke on the occasion were Chairperson MCAB, Mrs Roshan Warjri and Commissioner & Secretary, Social Welfare Department, Mr A Som.