Shillong, Oct 24: The VPP-led Executive Committee (EC) in the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) stated that it is ready to issue a no objection certificate (NOC) to any government department willing to undertake repairs on the Wahkaji-Nongtnger to Mawthabah road in West Khasi Hills. However, the EC is not willing to hand over the road to another department, citing concerns that the area is rich in uranium deposits.

While raising the issue in the house today, UDP MDC from Ranikor Pius Marwein suggested the need for the road to be handed over to the PWD, citing the lack of funds from the council to repair it.

The road, which passes through 11 villages, is in a dilapidated condition, affecting the lives of the people.

He said that the people of the 11 villages have requested

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