Planning Commission to fix Megh annual Plan tomorrow

Shillong, Mar 5 (UNI) Meghalaya Chief Minister J D Rymbai today said the state government has proposed Rs 1.360 crore as its annual plan size for 2007-08.

Talking to reporters before leaving for the national capital to fix the state's annual plan with the Planning Commission tomorrow, Mr Rymbai said the Cabinet has approved the government proposal for the next fiscal considering several important projects to be taken up during the year.

Deputy Chief Minister Donkupar Roy, Home Minister Robert G Lyngdoh and State Planning Board Chairman Salseng C Marak and Chief Secretary S K Tewari accompanied the Chief Minister.

Mr Rymbai said the proposed Rs 1.360 crore as its annual plan size for 2007-08 has been increased by 40 per cent.

In its proposal to the Planning Commission, the Chief Minister said the government's top priority would be on Power, Roads, Special Rural Area Development, Agriculture and Health and Education.

Mr Rymbai also hoped that the Planning Commission will approve the Meghalaya's proposal to accelerate development in the state.

UNI