Sangma welcomes implementation of MREGS

Shillong, Feb 22 (UNI) Former Lok Sabha Speaker and NCP leader Purno A Sangma today welcomed the implementation of the Meghalaya Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MREGS) in the state.

Mr Sangma, who is also the Chairman of the Committee, said the scheme has tremendous potential for transforming the lives of the villagers.

He said he was happy to see keen participation by the rural population in this scheme during his field visits to some villages.

''The response shown to the scheme was an indication of people's acceptance and the Social Audit by the NGOs would help to prevent misuse of funds by any agency,'' he said, while reviewing the first meeting of the District Vigilance and Monitoring Committee on MREGS at Tura in state's West Garo Hills district.

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