Meghalaya's opposition promises free education

     Written by : SMTV24x7 | Tue, Feb 20, 2018, 12:59 AM

Meghalaya opposition promises free education

Shillong, Feb 20: Meghalaya's main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) on Monday promised to provide free education to children hailing from Below Poverty Line families up to graduate level, if voted to power in the February 27 assembly elections.

It also promised to replicate cable cars like those on the Blue Mountain in Australia's Sydney and cable bogies as in Nainital for the high precipices and ridges of Meghalaya.

Former Chief Minister and UDP President Donkupar Roy released the party's 12-page manifesto which focuses on a corruption-free and secure Meghalaya, affordable education and healthcare, employment, women and children's security, besides sustainable development.

"Combating corruption shall be our endeavour. Institutions of Lok Ayukta and Ombudsman shall be welcomed," the UDP manifesto said.