The Assam Cabinet on November 16 approved the creation of the Khasi-Jaintia Development Council in the state, addressing the concerns of the Khasi and Jaintia communities living in the state.
Assam Cabinet Approves New Council For Khasi And Jaintia Communities Living In State
Addressing the media persons, state Cabinet Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah said the cabinet has given its ex-post facto approval for the creation of the Khasi-Jaintia Development Council for the Khasi and Jaintia communities living in the state, particularly in the Barak Valley region and Dima Hasao district.
“The council will serve the interests of the Khasi-Jaintia communities living in the state and address their needs and concerns,” he said.
In another key decision, the cabinet also gave its approval for the Assam Secondary Education (Government Schools) Service (2nd amendment) Rules 2023 and the Assam Secondary Education (Provincialised Schools) Service (2nd Amendment) rules, 2023 for streamlining the recruitment procedure of graduate and postgraduate teachers.
