Overview

• The Centre has shifted from assertive persuasion to inclusive discussions on the proposed Tetelia–Byrnihat and Byrnihat–Shillong rail links in response to strong community resistance.
• Union Minister Krishan Pal Gurjar confirmed he will take Inner Line Permit demands from Meghalaya groups to the central government for consideration.
• A review of key schemes in East Khasi Hills saw the government reinforce real-time digital monitoring and tighten Centre-state coordination for PMAY, JJM and other programmes.
• Tribhuvan Sahkari University, inaugurated on July 5, will train cooperative professionals while the Ministry of Cooperation aims to establish 200,000 new multipurpose PACS within two years.
• Gurjar urged environmental sensitivity and local participation in land acquisition to overcome Meghalaya’s challenging terrain and community ownership issues.