Who has launched the Citizen Engagement and Communication Programme at Tura, West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya on 2nd Nov 2022?

Conrad Kongkal Sangma

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Correct Answer : Conrad Kongkal Sangma

In Meghalaya, the “Citizen Engagement and Communication Programme” was launched by Chief Minister "Conrad Kongkal Sangma" 2nd Nov 2022 at Tura, West Garo Hills district.

* Launching the programme, the Chief Minister said that the Government has initiated various welfare programmes and the information should be disseminated for the larger benefit of the public.

* This programme aims : For grassroots penetration of all schemes so that governance is improved in all aspects.

* The programme will also aim to create much-needed awareness amongst the masses so that people will have the right information to avail benefits of the schemes being launched by the Government.

* He further encouraged the team to sensitize themselves so that they can in turn sensitize the public regarding all the available schemes..

Source : AIR

Published On : November 3, 2022

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