Newmai News Network
Shillong | January 15
The Association for Democracy and Empowerment (ADE), Dainadubi region has raised the issue of the dilapidated condition of the PWD Inspection Bungalow (IB) in the border village of Dainadubi while also seeking its repair on a war footing.
The ADE submitted a memorandum to this effect to the Chief Minister, Conrad Sangma, when he came to inaugurate various schemes in the horticulture farm at Sambrak in North Garo Hills on January 14.
The ADE highlighted on how neglect has left the Inspection Bungalow (IB) breaking apart at its seam and sought a solution to the problem.
The IB, which according to locals was completed more than 45 years ago, has hardly seen repairs and despite the issue being raised, the department has not taken any initiative to find a solution, with not a small part of it witnessing renovation.
“The IB is totally damaged and is old enough for renovation to begin with immediate effect. Everything, including the doors, windows, rooms, toilets, floor, tables, chairs and beds in all rooms has been damaged. This IB is an important landmark and needs to be cared for,” said the ADE.
The condition of the IB is such that the entire does not resemble a place where guests can stay but felt more like a haunted house. In fact, the linen which is used for curtains literally seems like they have been kept there since the past decade and never changed, it regretted.
“This is a shame that such an important landmark has seen such neglect with no one taking the initiative to ensure repairs. Visitors who come here have no other place to put up. They have to live through the stink if they wish to stay, which is disgusting,” said the ADE.
The ADE hoped that the matter would be taken up on a serious note and repairs taken up quickly. The ADE, through the memo also sought the creation of a post office or sub post office in Dainadubi.
