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The state government is presently conducting a consultation process with the goal of simplifying the several teacher classifications found in Meghalaya's educational system. Bantailang J. Kharshandi, the director of school education and literacy, responded to mounting concerns regarding the future of varied teaching categories by outlining the government's stance. "The Government of India is actually trying to streamline the entire procedure in accordance with its directives because there are so many different types of schools here. We have the non-government category, which includes ad hoc, deficit, and so on, in addition to government SSA," he said. He added that the current action is a component of a larger deliberative process rather than a final conclusion. We are currently in the...

According to Meghalaya Education Minister Rakkam A. Sangma, the state government would shortly give orders to all educational establishments, especially those that receive state funding, to examine and defend their current tuition schedules. The Education Minister stressed the importance of increased accountability and inclusivity in educational access in a media appearance. "We will send letters to all educational establishments, particularly those that receive government funding, asking for an explanation and rationale for the exorbitant tuition costs. We will be sending out warnings to that effect, he said, adding that institutions that receive state funding have a social duty. He called on educational establishments all around Meghalaya to embrace a student-friendly philosophy, giv...

Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma declared on March 6 that the Meghalaya government had allocated Rs 10 crore for the construction of 35 more fish hatcheries in order to increase fish production in the state. There will be 96 hatcheries in Meghalaya after the construction project is finished, which is expected to start soon. Presently, 24.7 million fingerlings are produced yearly by the state's 61 hatcheries. Fish production in the state has increased from 4,000 metric tons to 20,000 metric tons, demonstrating the efficacy of the aquaculture goal, according to Sangma. Nevertheless, the state must import 12,000 metric tons to meet consumption needs because the demand is still 32,000 metric tons. The administration intends to start a new aquaculture mission to close this gap, but doing so ...

The Meghalaya government has reaffirmed its commitment to bolstering the education sector by increasing budget for the department by 14% for FY 2024. In order to increase access to higher education, the state intends to open eight or nine additional government institutions in a variety of subject areas. "We will be having almost close to 8-9 new government colleges in different disciplines being activated this year itself in terms of higher and technical education," stated Conrad K. Sangma, the chief minister. There are currently 4,172 aided schools and colleges in the state, including 47 in East Khasi Hills, 15 in West Garo Hills, and 10 in Ri Bhoi. The number of institutions in the other districts is in the single digits. In an effort to improve higher education, the state has also i...

Early in 2027, the Meghalayan government intends to host the National Games. In order to evaluate the status of several projects aimed at creating sporting facilities for the event, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma recently met with officials. The Meghalaya State Olympic Association (MSOA) has suggested that the games be held between February and March of 2027. This schedule is predicated on the assumption that the majority of the infrastructure projects will be finished by the end of 2025 or, at the latest, by March 2026. Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Shakliar Warjri formally informed Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya of this decision. The state government and MSOA have two years to complete preparations. In 2018, the state committed to hosting 36 spor...

The Meghalaya government will introduce legislation to control both government and private medical institutes in the state. This comes after the PA Sangma International Medical College at the University of Science and Technology. Meghalaya has received approval from the National Medical Commission to initiate MBBS courses. The PA Sangma International Medical College & Hospital was founded on the proposed medical college site at the University of Science and Technology. It will begin offering MBBS courses in 2024-25, with a capacity of 150 students. The decision was made on October 18 at a state Cabinet meeting presided over by Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma. She also stated that another meeting would be held to discuss the future course of action. On October 14, Ampareen Lyngdoh de...

The Meghalaya government will hold a meeting this week to discuss the representation received from the Harijan Panchayat Committee (HPC). In response to the proposed relocation of 342 families from the Them Iew Mawlong region, also referred to as Harijan Colony, the committee has requested further time to respond. Additionally, Prestone Tynsong, the deputy chief minister of Meghalaya, announced on Tuesday that a meeting would be arranged to determine the next steps for this proposal. He told reporters, "We will meet this week to discuss the matter and then make a decision." The Harijan Panchayat Committee was given a strict deadline of 15 days by the Meghalaya government to react to the relocation plan. Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong acknowledged that the government had previou...