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Meghalaya Confirms 221 Bonded Nurses and Paramedics, Approves Health, Land and Judicial Reforms

A Cabinet review found the 2008–2012 hires complied with procedure, ending plans to re-advertise those posts.

Overview

  • The Cabinet’s decision confirms the service status of bonded nurses and paramedics recruited between 2008 and 2012 and closes a long-pending employment dispute.
  • Recruitment will not be conducted for these posts since the earlier appointments are now officially recognized.
  • The government cleared the Meghalaya Pharmacist Service Rules to establish a formal framework for pharmacists in the state.
  • New Meghalaya Mental Health Care Rules will govern mental health institutions and rehabilitation activities that previously lacked a structured policy.
  • Lease renewal powers for most government lease lands were delegated to Deputy Commissioners to speed processing, and judicial service rules were amended with judiciary-recommended changes including Khasi or Garo language requirements.