Under the banner of the Meghalaya Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan Schools’ Association (MSSASA) thousands of SSA teachers hit the streets as a mark of protest against the failure of the Congress-led state government to release their pending dues. The teachers association have decided to serve an ultimatum till December 20 for the state government to comply with the demand.
The SSA teachers have threatened to file a writ petition before the Meghalaya High Court if the government besides seeking the immediate intervention of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar launched the Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana and distributed Physical Aids and Assisted Living scheme at Nongpoh. With this Ri Bhoi is the first district in the Northeast where this fully-funded Central government scheme has been started.
The minister in his speech said that the Vayoshri Scheme aims at providing citizens above 60 years, belonging to BPL category and suffering from any of the age related disability/infirmity, viz. low vision, hearing impairment, loss of teeth and locomotors disability, with such assisted-living devices which can restore near normalcy in their bodily functions. The devices are being distributed in camp mode and a total of six such camps will be held across Meghalaya.
Speaking of the high standard of manufacturing of the devices, the minister said that the assistive devices are of highest quality and conform to the standards laid down by the Bureau of Indian Standards, wherever applicable. Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation (ALIMCO), a PSU under the ministry, is manufacturing the devices and all this has been possible because of the Make in India initiative of the Prime Minister of India, he added. He said,“ The dream of the Prime Minister’s Make in India campaign has been fulfilled by our ministry as, after the formation of the present government, these wheelchairs, walking sticks and other devices which had erstwhile been manufactured in England are now being manufactured at ALIMCO in Kanpur”.
The minister concluded his speech with an assurance that his ministry will provide all kinds of assistance for the welfare of the people of the state. The meeting was also attended by Minister PHE etc Government of Meghalaya Dr Celestine Lyngdoh, Chairman & Managing Director of ALIMCO Shri. D.R. Sarin and senior officials of Government of Meghalaya.
“My inner desire is to protect and served the Indigenous Khasis”- Ardent Basaiawmoit
President of the Hill State People’s Democratic Party (HSPDP) Mr. Ardent Basaiawmoit said that he has no inner desire of becoming chief minister but desperately wants to protect the indigenous people of the state. The party rally at Malki ground saw thousands of people attending to listen firsthand on various issues and agenda of the party.
While giving his speech during the Public rally at Malki Football ground Mr. Ardent said “I am not desperate to win the elections but desperate to protect the indigenous people – the Khasis,”
Basaiawmoit warn the people against money power during the voting day. He stress on advising the people not to be lured by money and to participate in clean election to maintain the dignity of clean politics which is the core backbone of the Party. On the safeguard of the indigenous Khasi’s, Basaiawmoit said that Inner Line Permit (ILP) would not cause any trouble to outsiders. He remind the people about Mizoram where tourists’ is still high despite implementation of ILP. He added that ILP will protect the indigenous people.
“My inner desire is to protect and served the Indigenous Khasis”- Ardent Basaiawmoit
President of the Hill State People’s Democratic Party (HSPDP) Mr. Ardent Basaiawmoit said that he has no inner desire of becoming chief minister but desperately wants to protect the indigenous people of the state. The party rally at Malki ground saw thousands of people attending to listen firsthand on various issues and agenda of the party.
While giving his speech during the Public rally at Malki Football ground Mr. Ardent said “I am not desperate to win the elections but desperate to protect the indigenous people – the Khasis,”
Basaiawmoit warn the people against money power during the voting day. He stress on advising the people not to be lured by money and to participate in clean election to maintain the dignity of clean politics which is the core backbone of the Party. On the safeguard of the indigenous Khasi’s, Basaiawmoit said that Inner Line Permit (ILP) would not cause any trouble to outsiders. He remind the people about Mizoram where tourists’ is still high despite implementation of ILP. He added that ILP will protect the indigenous people.
Mr Sanbor Shullai inaugurated the Foundation for PWD Road
Mr Sanbor Shullai inaugurated the Foundation Stone laying ceremony for the construction of PWD Road from the residence of Smti Merdamon Nongkhlaw Bhutia Mandir via Lumparing Vidyapath School up to Lumparing Nepali L.P School which is sanctioned under PWD development Scheme 2017. The road will be constructed at the cost of Rs. 1, 08, 39,000 which was initiated by Shullai himself in collaboration with MCIC and the Dorbar Shnong of Upper Lumparing and Lower Lumparing and the Lumparing welfare Society.
In his speech Mr Sanbor Shullai greatly expressed his sincere thanks to all the Land Owners who have parted and handover their Land free of cost to the PWD Department and the Dorbar Shnong. He has also requested the members of the MCIC and members of all Dorbar Shnongs to monitor the project with cordial relationship and in collaboration with the officials of the Department as per specification laid down by the PWD Department.
All eyes and all ears are glued to the political mood of the different political parties
There is lot of expectation on the outcome of the last session of the Meghalaya legislative assembly whether it would be eventually the death knell of the congress party and the government itself. Firstly whether the united democratic party with its line up with the Hill State People Democratic Party who would stick together specially when these two have come to an allegiance understanding in the forthcoming polls. The National People Party is however, all out to drive in the nail of the congress dominance in the state. The last session is therefore expected to be dramatic scene in the last and final act of a high voltage political drama before the curtain finally drops.
Mukul Sangma gives confidence to the party in facing any challenges
In spite of the exodus of congress members from the party, Chief Minister Mukul Sangma has expressed confidence that it would be the other way round. Those seeking tickets from other parties but had failed to secure, may seek congress ticket, as there is no other way out. He said that some of the lone rangers are strong contender and they deserve to be considered for roping them into the party fold. Yet the picture is still hazy like the earlier morning hours when the heavy fog eve lope the country side that even the sun rays cannot penetrate. It is the congress selection committee which would give final call. The party is geared up in facing any challenges. He expressed confidence that D.D Lapang though would not be in the fray, yet he would be very much there in the battle field, in planning and strategies. According to his wisdom and experiences, D.D Lapang is therefore the war horse who is still cannot be ignored.
We are wise enough to take our own decision- Tynsong
Former Congress ministers who recently switch party has asked the chief minister Mukul Sangma not to dictate them on what they should do and not to do.
Tynsong, who recently leave congress, was reacted on the recent statement made by the chief minister, who has challenged the rebel legislators to resign as MLAs if they have the courage. While talking to media person on Monday Tynsong said he would happily resign after the Assembly session. Therefore he (Mukul) should not interfere in our decision and we will resign at the right time and the Chief Minister has nothing to advice us as we have grown enough and we are wise enough,” former minister Prestone Tynsong told reporters.
1. How do you plan to carry out research in Northeast India?
Right now we are doing a lot of research on botanical prospects; especially on traditional medicine system and also planning to make documentation programme on it. We will bring our team where there will be proper scientists, researchers and experts who will work on it, so that the traditional work can be given a scientific touch and it becomes established. This will be our effort and whatever we can do we will do for it.
2. Have you visited North East India before?
I have come to Northeast several times but this is the first time that I have visited Shillong. We have done several works in Northeast especially in Assam, Manipur and planning to start here in Shillong too.
3. Are you planning to bring up a factory?
No, we will not be establishing a factory here but we will be making maximum usage of the available raw material, crafts and accordingly we can plan it out. We have planted a big unit in Tezpur. We can take raw materials from here and work on it there. We will train people from here only and establish them.
4. What is your view on Organic Farming?
Today, a new trend is being followed that is “Organic”. I would like to call it as “Fashion”. I would like to apologise for it, but they are just hybrid crops where there is no yield, no proteins, no nutrients. Just because we have not added any insecticides or pesticides it is not appropriate to call it Organic.The traditional seeds which have nutrients in it should not be named as Organic food but be named as Medicinal food. This food should reach the whole world. I do support organic farming but there is a misconception about organic farming. We work on the traditional and original way of organic farming, where there is no fertilised seeds and work on the medicinal point of view.
5. How will you make the utmost use of the resources available in Northeast India?
Eastern Panorama conducted an opinion poll in the state of Meghalaya to understand the mood of the people as the state is going to elections in the month of February 2018. The election is quite interesting this time as BJP is a strong contender with high probability of getting maximum seats. The methodology adopted was quite simple. We have taken a sample of 727 persons and the same was conducted in Shillong/Jowai/Tura/Nongpoh only. The survey was conducted in the last week of October and the first week of November. The major findings of this survey are as under.
* Congress is down and out even though over 52% people are satisfied with the work of Dr.Mukul Sangma. Only 17.88% people felt that Congress will be back in power and part wise analysis shows that only 22% people felt that congress will make it in 2018.
* BJP which has no presence in the region is gaining momentum as 37% of the people felt that BJP will form the Government in the state of Meghalaya which is a Christian dominated state whereas 29% people felt that it will be a coalition Government.
Under the banner of the Meghalaya Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan Schools’ Association (MSSASA) thousands of SSA teachers hit the streets as a mark of protest against the failure of the Congress-led state government to release their pending dues. The teachers association have decided to serve an ultimatum till December 20 for the state government to comply with the demand.
Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar launched the Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana and distributed Physical Aids and Assisted Living scheme at Nongpoh. With this Ri Bhoi is the first district in the Northeast where this fully-funded Central government scheme has been started.
