The Meghalaya Cabinet has decided to present the report of the Expert Committee on the Meghalaya State Job Reservation Policy, 1972, in the upcoming Budget Session of the Assembly scheduled from February 16 to 27. Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma revealed that the report was thoroughly discussed during the Cabinet meeting, leading to an agreement to table it for deliberation in the House. The state government has proposed mid-February for the Budget Session, pending final approval from the Governor.
The Chief Minister emphasized the need for careful consideration and discussion by legislators as the report is described as comprehensive and sensitive. He refrained from disclosing the report’s contents before its formal presentation in the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly. Sangma highlighted that the document’s nature warrants cautious handling due to its significance.
Addressing the issue of teachers implicated in the “White Ink Scam,” Sangma mentioned ongoing efforts to address the situation following the collapse of the related criminal case. The state government is actively exploring legal and administrative options under court guidance to resolve the matter. Notably, previous court reviews led to the reinstatement of some teachers, with further actions pending court directives.
The High Court’s decision to dismiss criminal proceedings against former Education Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh and others last year has left numerous teachers still labeled as “tainted.” This situation has sparked calls from groups like the Hynniewtrep Youths’ Council for the rehabilitation of affected teachers. Sangma assured that the government is committed to rectifying any wrongful impacts on teachers and is open to addressing genuine cases of injustice.
