Shillong, Dec 20: Meghalaya Social Welfare Minister, Kyrmen Shylla on Friday inaugurated the Bridge over river Kalipai at Rymbai Iapmala Suchen Road in the presence of Deputy Commissioner of East Jaintia Hills District, F.M Dopth, .

The Minister while addressing the gathering hope that the bridge will benefit the people of the areas and ease the transport problems of the people, adding that the bridge will also accelerate developmental activities in these areas.

Mr. Shylla acknowledged the vision and hardwork of the ex- MLAs,  Nehlang Lyngdoh and  Justin Dkhar for the important role played by them in the successful completion of the brigde while at the same time thanking the land owners who contributed their land for the construction of the bridge.

Earlier in the programme, the chief guest, Shri Kyrmen Shylla along with the Deputy Commissioner,  Dopth and other dignitaries of the district unveiled the inauguration tablet of the bridge.

MDC Tuber, Lasky Rymbai, MDC Bataw , Dr. Sanki Shangpung,  MDC, Khliehriat ,Fineliness Bareh, and were among those who were also present during the inauguration programme.

Others who also spoke during the programme includes, Deputy Commissioner of East Jaintia Hills District,  Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya PWD among others.