A long cherished dream of the people of Garo Hills came into fruition with the inauguration the new Raj Bhavan at Tura,West Garo Hills District.
The building was inaugurated by Governor Phagu Chauhan in virtual mode on the 12th of January.
Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, S Thomas A Sangma, Speaker, Meghalaya Legislative Assembly, Agatha K Sangma, Member of Parliament, Tura, and Deputy Commissioner, Jagdish Chelani were present at Tura to witness the momentous occasion.
Expressing joy and pride on completion of the project, Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma said, “This is a historic moment for the State and specifically in the History of the Garo Hills region. I thank the Governor in his support to make this project possible.”
To further state the significance of the structure, Sangma said, “This governor house is not just a building but a symbol of inclusiveness and show that all the people in the state are one and United. This is another long- standing project that our government was able to successfully complete. The Raj Bhavan stands as a symbol of architectural excellence and civic pride, representing the heart of the city’s promising future. It is of great pride that Draupadi Murmu,President of India, would be residing in this complex during her upcoming visit.”
The complex, located in the Danakgre area of Tura town, is built at cost of Rs.24.1 crores and covers an area of 28.45 Acres. The completion of this project is testimony to the government’s efforts towards administrative decentralisation beyond the capital region.
