Meghalaya govt re-constitutes 12-member committee to review Job Reservation Policy
First Published: 30th May, 2023 18:30 IST
The committee has been asked to submit recommendation to the Government of Meghalaya within a month
In a big development, the Conrad Sangma-led Meghalaya government on Tuesday accepted the recommendations of the committee reviewing the Roster System to include discussion on the state job reservation policy. The government re-constituted the 12-member committee headed by state health minister Ampareen Lyngdoh to discuss the implementation of the Reservation Roster System and the Job Reservation Policy.
Talking to media, minister Lyngdoh said, “We have notified that we will extend the strength of this committee and have asked political parties to co-opt two more members from individual political parties trying their best to ensure that representation of political parties is also balanced to the furthest extent possible representing indigenous tribes of the state of Meghalaya. We are also now requesting all political parties to attend the meeting that we had announced yesterday to be held tomorrow where the matters will be inclusive of all political parties. We will then further discuss matters that are relevant in the interest of the people of the state.”
The committee has been given a month’s time to submit its report.
The other members of the committee from different political parties are– Zenith M. Sanema (TMC), H.M. Shangpliang (BJP), Augustine Marak (GNC), K.P. Pangniang (HSPDP), Ronnie V. Lyngdon (Congress), Pyndapborthiaw Saibon (KHNAM), Dr. W. Kharlukhi (NPP), Renikton Lyngdoh Tongkhar (UDP ), VPP chief Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit, Chief Secretary of Government of Meghalaya and Commissioner & Secretary personnel & A.R (B) Department.
To ensure fairer representation from all categories, each political party can choose two more representatives in addition to the members who have already been notified. Moreover, if it seems necessary, the Committee may co-opt any member to participate in its meetings, said an official notification from the Home (Political) Department of Government of Meghalaya.
It may be mentioned here that the implementation of the Roster System in the State Reservation Policy retrospectively has turned into a political hot potato with many groups as well as political parties such as–Voice of the People Party (VVP), KHNAM, Achik Conscious Holistically Integrated Krima (ACHIK), the Khasi Students Union claiming that the roster system is flawed since it is detrimental to job seekers from the Khasi and Jaintia communities.
The roster system determines the reservation of posts for different categories. Since 1972, a total of 40% of state government positions have been set aside for the Garo and Khasi groups, 5% for other in-state tribes, and 15% for the general population.
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Brother of BSF Jawan Deepak Chingakham Who Died in Cross-Border Firing by Pakistan in Jammu Appointed ASI in Manipur Police on Compassionate Grounds
11th July 2025
Live Maikhuli Villagers Protest MoU Over Assam-Meghalaya Border, Demand Return of Fishery
11th July 2025
Live Chhangur Baba Received Rs 500 Crore in Foreign Funds for Illegal Conversions: Anti-Terror Squad
11th July 2025
Live Taiwan Detects 9 Chinese Warships, 1 Aircraft Breaching ADIZ Amid Rising Tensions
11th July 2025
WE RECOMMEND
Maikhuli Villagers Protest MoU Over Assam-Meghalaya Border, Demand Return of Fishery
At the heart of the protest lies the contentious inclusion of the village's long-maintained fishery within Assam’s territory under the MoU.
11th July 2025
Shubhanshu Shukla Speaks to Students from Assam and Meghalaya from Space, Tells Them He Will Guide Them To Become Astronauts, Walk on the Moon
The Indian astronaut connected with the students using amateur (Ham) radio, making it a rare and inspiring moment.
11th July 2025
Shillong Cantonment to Finally Get Building Bye-Laws After 53 Years; Draft Sent to Defence Ministry for Approval
As per the approved draft, residential buildings along motorable roads can go up to Ground plus 3 (G+3) floors.
11th July 2025
Centre Sanctions Rs 1,066 Cr For Flood And Landslide Hit Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya and Mizoram
These states have experienced heavy rainfall, massive flooding, and multiple landslides during this monsoon season.
10th July 2025
Shillong Gets Its First Mall: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Inaugurates Rs 100 Cr Polo Commercial Complex
Meghalaya: Rooftop solar panels and rainwater harvesting systems further underline the eco-conscious vision of the project.
10th July 2025