Shillong, Nov 13: A monthly review was held between Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma and Deputy Commissioners and BDOs of all districts and blocks of the State through video conferencing.

The Chief Minister who sat from Delhi, discussed with the DCs and BDOs, ways forward for effective implementation of all Central schemes in the state.

The implementation of central schemes such as MGNREGS, Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana (PMAY), National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) and Swacch Bharat Mission was reviewed during the video conferencing.

“We discussed at length ways for proper implementation of projects which will be to the advantage of the beneficiaries and the people of the State,” the Chief Minister said.

The Chief Minister asked the DCs and BDOs to complete the implementation of the project within the requisite time frame and advised them to set a target for effective completion of projects, particularly those that are being delayed.

He informed that monthly review programme through video conferencing has been very effective as this ensures monitoring and accountability and instill sense of good governances and improves the overall implementation of the projects at the grassroot level.

The initiative by the Chief Minister to hold meeting through video conferencing has enabled the use of technology to the advantage of administration and at the same time brought administration and governance closer to the people.