Shillong: The Meghalaya government has announced the formation of an All-Party Committee to deliberate on two key issues—railway connectivity in the state and the establishment of a winter capital in Tura.
A notification issued on Thursday stated that the Governor of Meghalaya has approved the constitution of the committee, which will comprise representatives from recognized and registered political parties. It will be chaired by the Chief Minister or a Minister nominated by him.
All political parties have been asked to nominate two representatives each, while relevant government departments will be invited to participate in discussions. The committee has been tasked with examining and proposing solutions for the introduction and construction of railway lines in Meghalaya, conducting a cost-benefit analysis, and gathering inputs from all relevant stakeholders before submitting its recommendations to the state government.
Additionally, the committee will study the feasibility of establishing a winter capital in Tura, assess the advantages and disadvantages of having two state capitals in response to demands from various NGOs and civil society organizations, and compile a report for the state government.
This initiative aims to facilitate structured discussions on both railway development and administrative decentralization, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of these significant proposals.
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