The Meghalaya Cabinet on November 14 approved a series of key decisions, including the acquisition of 35 acres of land in New Shillong Township, amendments to the rules governing Group D recruitment, and a revision of the state’s fiscal deficit ceiling.

Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma said the newly approved land at Tynring will serve as a crucial corridor linking the Administrative City and the Knowledge City within New Shillong, while also facilitating the proposed relocation of the Central Jail.

He said the expansion is essential to ensure seamless connectivity as the government continues to develop the new township.

The cabinet also resolved a long-standing ambiguity in recruitment norms for Group D staff by approving an amendment to Rule 6 of the Meghalaya Ministerial District Esta

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