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The New Shillong Township Water Supply Scheme has made significant progress after overcoming land disputes that delayed the project. PHE Minister Marcuise Marak inspected the site at Nongkhali Village and confirmed that construction is underway, with the overall physical progress at 30%.

The dam construction has started and is expected to be completed by next year, followed by work on the jackwell pump. The scheme, which has received administrative approval with a budget of Rs 538.44 crore under the State Plan, aims to supply 33 million liters per day initially, with a future capacity of 70 MLD, serving the New Shillong Township and 32 surrounding villages. A SCADA system and IoT technology will facilitate automated monitoring of water flow and detection of leaks.