TRAINING PROGRAMME ON THE USE OF PLASTIC CELL TECHNOLOGY FOR CONRETE ROADS
One of the key objectives under the Megha-LAMP initiative is the construction of roads to help improve accessibility of markets to the rural farmers and producers. In this regards, the Meghalaya Infrastructure Development Finance Corporation (MIDFC) conducted a Training Programme on “The Use of Plastic Cell Technology for Concrete Roads”. The training was held on 10th March, 2016 at Mebada Hall, Bishop Cotton Road Shillong and was attended by Shri. P Sampath Kumar (IAS), Dy. CEO – MBDA as the chief guest, Shri. Vijay Kumar Mantri (IAS), Addn. Project Director – Megha-LAMP and Executive Director – MBDA, Shri B. M. Syiem, OSD – MIDFC & Executive Engineer – PWD, Shri. J. Lyndem, Assistant Executive Engineer - PWD, Shri. Mukhim Junior Engineer – PWD, engineers of PWD representing all districts in the state, and other officials of MBDA. The training programme aimed at highlighting the benefits of using plastic cell concrete for construction of roads in the villages.
ROAD-BASED ACCESS TO MARKETS
Under Megha-LAMP, improving physical access to markets is a focus area. For the same, funds have been transferred to districts for construction of 2 kilometre road lengths in select areas in all districts.