Meghalaya

Meghalaya is facing a deficit of about 67,500 jobs in the government sector, prompting the administration to chalk out a plan to address the challenge, the assembly was informed on Tuesday. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said that around 70,000 youth become eligible to join the workforce every year, but the government can provide only 2,000-2,500 jobs annually. "There is a deficit of around 67,500 jobs in the government sector, which is why the government is coming up with a holistic plan to cater to the 70,000 youth eligible to join the workforce," Sangma said. About 7,000 vacancies across government departments are currently under recruitment, Sangma added. To address the employment challenge, the administration has launched a career counselling programme targeting 25 sectors, includ...

The KHADC on Monday announced the formation of an "Operation Team" to patrol and crack down on the rising unlawful activities in lewduh, particularly during night hours. The decision was taken at a meeting convened by the Executive Committee of the Council under the leadership of CEM Shemborlang Rynjah, with the participation of Hima Mylliem authorities, police personnel from Cantonment Beat House, and other stakeholders. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, KHADC Executive Member in charge of Land and Traditional Institutions, Powell Sohkhlet, along with Executive Member in charge of Trade, Winston Tony Lyngdoh, said the initiative is aimed at ensuring peace and security in the marketplace. They further informed that the Superintendent of the Council's Enforcement Wing, A Lanon...

The Meghalaya government has released ₹6.17 crore under the Post-Matric Scholarship scheme to support 10,346 Scheduled Tribe (ST) students for the 2024–25 academic session. The move, officials said, is aimed at encouraging higher education and ensuring fair access to financial assistance for tribal youth across the state. This disbursement marks the second installment under the Centre’s Umbrella Scholarship initiative, covering students enrolled in professional, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes. The scholarships are expected to ease financial pressures for families and help students continue their education without interruption. According to the Directorate of Higher and Technical Education, Meghalaya requires ₹102.4 crore to cover all 60,226 eligible applicants under the schem...

The Meghalaya government has released Rs 6.17 crore as part of a scholarship to benefit 10,346 Scheduled Tribe (ST) students for the 2024-25 academic session, officials said on Monday. The amount marks the second installment of disbursement under the Umbrella Scheme Post-Matric Scholarship, and will include students pursuing professional degrees, postgraduate and doctoral courses, they said. However, only partial disbursement was possible as many applicants had not yet linked their Aadhaar or bank accounts, an official statement said. According to the Directorate of Higher and Technical Education, the state requires a total of Rs 102.4 crore to extend the scholarship to all 60,226 eligible applicants. Officials confirmed that delays in Aadhaar and bank account linkage have limited the ...

Meghalaya's Hynniewtrep Integrated Territorial Organisation (HITO) has expressed concern over a recent statement by the President of the Tourist Transporter Association of Assam, warning of a possible blockade against essential services in Meghalaya. In a letter to Meghalaya Governor C. H. Vijayashankar, HITO described the remarks as “deeply troubling and wholly unacceptable,” adding that the tone of the statement implied Meghalaya falls under Assam’s jurisdiction—a claim the group strongly rejected. HITO argued that the decisions taken by the All Khasi Meghalaya Taxi Tourist Association (AKMTTA) were aimed at regulating tourist transport within the state, in line with practices already followed by local councils (hima) and traditional village bodies (dorbar shnong). The organisation a...

Dr. Heipor Uni Bang, Principal and Founder of KB Memorial Secondary School in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills, was honoured with the National Teachers’ Award 2025 on Teachers’ Day. The award ceremony took place at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, where President Droupadi Murmu felicitated 45 outstanding educators from across India. An academic and community leader, Dr. Bang began his teaching career in 2009 after completing an MSc in Botany from NEHU. He later earned a PhD in Environmental Management from William Carey University, with a thesis focused on solid waste management in East Jaintia Hills. Over the years, he has authored research papers in international journals, written Khasi-language textbooks for primary classes, and regularly integrates local knowledge into school learning material...

The Department of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Government of Meghalaya, in collaboration with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), today inaugurated a landmark workshop aimed at developing a five-year vision document for the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) in the state. The event was graced by Coming One Ymbon, Minister of Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, who emphasized the state's commitment to ensuring food security, transparency, and efficiency in line with the National Food Security Act (NFSA). In his address, minister stated: "This workshop is not just a meeting-it is a platform to reflect on where we stand, understand why efficient PDS matters for every citizen, and chart a clear path toward making Meghalaya a model state in food secur...

The CBI has decided to move the Supreme Court against the order of Chief Justice of the High Court of Meghalaya, IP Mukerji, exonerating Cabinet Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh and two other former education officials regarding the education scam case. The CBI had filed the chargesheet against the trio, and the trial has been going on. "We are shocked about the verdict, we will be challenging the order in the Supreme Court, said an official source dealing with the CBI matter. "It's not about adding too many witnesses. The charge sheet was filed after collecting concrete evidence. If there was no evidence, then charges could not be framed. There was concrete evidence against the trio; hence, they were charge sheeted, the source added. The special leave petition to be filed by the CBI will foc...

In a development that could change the face of Meghalaya’s agricultural economy, the state on Wednesday launched its first aseptic pulp processing unit at Nonglum village in Ri-Bhoi district. The initiative, spearheaded by the Jirang Organic Agro Farmer’s Producer Company, marks a significant leap for farmers who have steadily transformed their small cooperative into a thriving agribusiness. The facility was inaugurated by Agriculture Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh in the presence of local MLA Sosthenes Sohtun. Addressing a gathering of farmers and community members, Lyngdoh lauded the resilience of the state’s farming community. “Our farmers are essential to society. Without you all, we would not be able to complete our homes,” she remarked, underscoring the government’s commitment to ensurin...

Meghalaya Chief Minister made a strong case for administrative independence during a high-stakes meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah on September 4, highlighting the state's unique position as the only region in India operating under a joint cadre system. The chief minister emphasised that Meghalaya remains the sole state sharing administrative officers with another state through the existing Meghalaya-Assam cadre arrangement. "No other state in the country has got a joint cadre," the chief minister stated, urging Shah to consider segregating the cadres to provide Meghalaya with dedicated administrative officials. Beyond administrative reforms, the meeting addressed critical cultural and security concerns. The chief minister renewed demands for including the Garo and Khasi langu...