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Meghalaya CM listens to concerns of villagers in Ranikor

Ranikor, Jan 24 (UNI) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Friday heard concerns of the people at the CM Connect programme held at Ranikor in South West Khasi Hills district.
People turned up in large numbers to air their grievances on road connectivity, issues related to water, rising cases of man-elephant conflict, and low farm production, amongst others.
Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Mazel Ampareen Lyngdoh, MLAs Pius Marwein and Renikton Lyngdoh Tongkhar were also present in the programme, which had the participation of senior government officials including Principal Secretary Sampath Kumar.
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