Tag: Meghalaya

Drug misuse is a serious issue in Meghalaya, where an estimated 10% of the population, or over 3 lakh people, use drugs. The bulk of individuals impacted are young people between the ages of 15 and 29, with a prevalence rate of 30% among this demographic, according to Social Welfare Minister Paul Lyngdoh. The state administration is pushing for the creation of a special court to hear charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act in response to the escalating crisis. The establishment of this specialized court is presently being discussed with the Meghalaya High Court. The Anti-Narcotic Task Force (ANTF) is a dedicated police unit that the government has set up to address the growing drug problem. With 30 policemen under its command, the ANTF is committed to co...

Marcuise N. Marak, the minister of Meghalaya Public Health Engineering (PHE), disclosed that more than 749 water sources in the state had been classified as "critical." "The state government will take appropriate measures aimed at the revival of the resources," the minister told reporters. He added that in order to protect the water sources, the state has called in specialists to create a project, establish policies, and carry it out. Marak also revealed intentions to use Internet of Things (IoT) technology to monitor the condition of the water in Meghalaya's rivers and other bodies of water. Additionally, it was disclosed that the state plans to fully execute the Jal Jeevan Mission by March 2025. According to Marak, authorities have finished 81.39 percent of the job thus far, with the...

The Krishi Udan plan aims to improve logistics in Northeastern organic agricultural and horticultural products by enhancing regional air connectivity. The plan comprises 58 airports, including 25 in Northeast, mountainous, and tribal regions, for smooth, economical transportation. The Krishi Udan scheme, aimed at promoting air transport of agricultural products, requires northeastern airports with adequate cargo facilities. The program waives fees for Indian freighters and passengers, and provides a 50% freight subsidy for perishable agricultural products. The Krishi Udan scheme, aimed at increasing air logistics support, faces challenges due to small farmer landholdings. The only airport with phytosanitary certifications and customs clearance is Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi Internation...

The medicinal potential of Meghalaya's carnivorous pitcher plant, Nepenthes khasiana, which has the ability to trap insects, is examined in a paper that was published in the Intelligent Pharmacy Journal in 2024. According to the study, the plant has bioactive chemicals that can be utilized to cure illnesses and combat coronaviruses, including 22 in its unopened pitcher fluids. Focusing on the fluid from its closed pitchers, a preferred resource of traditional healers, researchers from the University of Science and Technology of Meghalaya, Cotton University, and NIPER Guwahati have confirmed the therapeutic efficacy of Nepenthes khasiana, a traditional remedy used for centuries by the Khasi, Garo, and Jaintia tribes in Meghalaya. Researchers from the University of Science and Technol...

An important step towards enhancing pension-related services for retired employees has been taken with the inauguration of Meghalaya's e-Pension Portal of the Office of the Accountant General. John K. Sellate, the director general of the Regional Capacity Building and Knowledge Institute in Shillong and a pr. accountant general, unveiled the platform during Audit Week festivities in 2024. Sellate emphasized the significance of the Pension Portal initiative in enhancing transparency and efficiency in pension payment processes, stating that it is a significant milestone in their commitment to providing better services to pensioners. Meghalaya's Pr. Accountant General, C. H. Kharshiing, has launched an SMS service to expedite the preparation of pension papers for retiring employees. Th...

The Meghalaya cabinet, led by Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, convened in Resubelpara, North Garo Hills, as part of the Cabinet on the Move project. They approved the Meghalaya Private Medical Institution Ordinance in 2024. Meghalaya Medical College Regulations and Admission to the MBBS Course. The ordinance will become effective if signed by the. A regulatory body will be appointed to oversee fee determination, reservation policy implementation, and seat allocation in accordance with government guidelines and court orders. The governor's consent will allow the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya to commence operations. The cabinet also approved regulations governing rental housing, government quarters allocation, and the rental housing scheme for government personnel. This ...

Meghalaya's Governor, Chandrashekhar H Vijayashankar, said he sees a "silent epidemic" of drug abuse-the greatest threat to the state's future generations. At a session on drug usage held at Raj Bhavan, he shared his opinions. Substance misuse has been linked to numerous negative effects, including those on culture, the legal system, the economy, and society. He emphasized that combating drug misuse is a team effort. He made a plea for cooperation from all governmental branches, law enforcement branches, healthcare systems, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations. Simultaneously, he extended an invitation to the young people to come up and promote a drug-free lifestyle. Michael Syngkon of the Manbha Foundation addressed the topic of improving the lives of individuals who ...

The Union Ministry of Finance has sanctioned Rs 2,500 crores to Meghalaya for the development of new roads under the Externally Aided Projects (EAP). Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma met with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on August 12, the details of which he shared on the microblogging site X. He was accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong. "Had a productive meeting with Hon'ble Union Minister Smt. @nsitharaman ji," he stated in his post. conveyed my appreciation for the approval of new roads under the ₹2500 Cr Externally Aided Projects." CM Sangma also disclosed that he has asked the finance minister to assist and provide support for the creation of growth hubs in New Shillong and other regions. "Also requested her support for establishing growth hubs in Ne...