CM Connect Centre Inaugurated at Sohiong; Development Projects Worth ₹140.74 Crore Launched
Date: 18 July 2026
Place: Sohiong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya
Chief Minister: Conrad K. Sangma
What Happened?
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma inaugurated the CM Connect Centre at the Sohiong C&RD Block and laid foundation stones for several development projects at Mawtap Pyllun ground.
The programme focused on bringing governance closer to citizens and addressing local development concerns through direct interaction between the people and the government.
Key Facts
- 8 projects worth ₹5.48 crore were inaugurated.
- 9 projects worth ₹140.74 crore were launched/foundation stones laid.
- The CM Connect programme allowed residents to raise issues related to:
- Soil erosion
- Solar Mission applications
- Football fields
- Cold storage
- Vocational centres
- PMFBY crop insurance
- Livestock insurance
- Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)
- Network connectivity
- Market infrastructure
Important Projects Inaugurated
| Project | Cost |
|---|---|
| Block Integrated Development Centre | ₹2.77 crore |
| Block Resource Centre | ₹50 lakh |
| Children & Adolescents Libraries and Digital Infrastructure for 13 villages | ₹2.24 crore |
| Plastic Waste Management Unit | ₹5 lakh |
| Collective Marketing Centre at Nongur | ₹10 lakh |
| Collective Marketing Centre at Jamynthlen | ₹15 lakh |
| Agricab for collective marketing and storage | ₹3 lakh |
Major Projects for Which Foundation Stones Were Laid
- Kynroh Viewpoint – ₹12.18 crore
- Sohiong Viewpoint – ₹5.02 crore
- Tree House at Nongkasen – ₹9.30 crore
- Hotel and Public Viewing Point at Lum Diengiei – ₹39.20 crore
- Kynton Mynnar–Nongpathae Road and Mawlaingut–Lawmei Road with two RCC bridges – ₹20.58 crore
- Augmentation of Greater Sohiong Water Supply Scheme – ₹34.53 crore
- Dewlieh Mawrisnai Flow Irrigation Project – ₹80 lakh
- Futsal court with facilities – ₹98 lakh
Significance for Meghalaya
The initiative is important because it combines participatory governance, rural development, infrastructure creation, tourism promotion, water supply, irrigation, sports and digital infrastructure.
A notable feature was the inauguration of the Block Integrated Development Centre by Pyntngenlang Nongrang of Nongur village, a 17-year Army veteran. This reflects the emphasis on community participation and giving local citizens a role in public development initiatives.
Exam Focus
CM Connect: A citizen-oriented governance platform intended to bring the government closer to the people by allowing citizens to raise concerns, queries and development-related issues directly with the administration.
Sohiong: A constituency/block area in East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya.
Practice MCQs
1. Who inaugurated the CM Connect Centre at Sohiong?
A. Sniawbhalang Dhar
B. Conrad K. Sangma
C. Prestone Tynsong
D. Ampareen Lyngdoh
Answer: B. Conrad K. Sangma
2. The CM Connect Centre inaugurated in the recent programme is located at which C&RD Block?
A. Mawsynram
B. Mylliem
C. Sohiong
D. Mawphlang
Answer: C. Sohiong
3. Sohiong is located in which district of Meghalaya?
A. West Khasi Hills
B. East Khasi Hills
C. Ri-Bhoi
D. Eastern West Khasi Hills
Answer: B. East Khasi Hills
4. How many projects worth ₹5.48 crore were inaugurated during the programme?
A. 5
B. 7
C. 8
D. 9
Answer: C. 8
5. What was the total value of the projects for which foundation stones were laid?
A. ₹54.80 crore
B. ₹104.74 crore
C. ₹140.74 crore
D. ₹150.47 crore
Answer: C. ₹140.74 crore
6. The Block Integrated Development Centre was inaugurated by:
A. The Chief Minister
B. The local MLA
C. A district official
D. Pyntngenlang Nongrang of Nongur village
Answer: D. Pyntngenlang Nongrang of Nongur village
7. How many villages were covered under the Children & Adolescents Libraries and Digital Infrastructure project?
A. 10
B. 12
C. 13
D. 15
Answer: C. 13
8. Which of the following is associated with collective marketing and storage?
A. Agricab
B. CM Connect
C. JJM
D. PMFBY
Answer: A. Agricab
9. The augmentation of the Greater Sohiong Water Supply Scheme was sanctioned at approximately:
A. ₹14.53 crore
B. ₹24.53 crore
C. ₹34.53 crore
D. ₹43.53 crore
Answer: C. ₹34.53 crore
10. Which project is related to improving water availability for farmers?
A. Kynroh Viewpoint
B. Dewlieh Mawrisnai Flow Irrigation Project
C. Sohiong Viewpoint
D. Futsal Court Project
Answer: B. Dewlieh Mawrisnai Flow Irrigation Project
11. Which of the following was NOT among the issues raised by residents during the Block Level CM Connect?
A. Soil erosion
B. PMFBY crop insurance
C. Network connectivity
D. International airport expansion
Answer: D. International airport expansion
12. The Kynroh Viewpoint project was estimated to cost:
A. ₹5.02 crore
B. ₹9.30 crore
C. ₹12.18 crore
D. ₹39.20 crore
Answer: C. ₹12.18 crore
13. The Tree House project at Nongkasen was estimated to cost:
A. ₹5.02 crore
B. ₹9.30 crore
C. ₹12.18 crore
D. ₹20.58 crore
Answer: B. ₹9.30 crore
14. Which department was associated with the foundation laying for the Kynton Mynnar–Nongpathae and Mawlaingut–Lawmei roads?
A. PWD
B. PHE
C. Agriculture Department
D. Tourism Department
Answer: A. PWD
15. The programme at Sohiong reflects which approach to governance?
A. Centralised governance without public consultation
B. Participatory and citizen-centric governance
C. Privatisation of rural administration
D. Judicial administration of development projects
Answer: B. Participatory and citizen-centric governance