Overview

• Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong chaired a high-level meeting with ADC representatives and government departments to address funding ambiguities for urban constituencies under the 15th Finance Commission.
• Urban constituencies like Shillong, Jowai, and Tura, which fall under the purview of ADCs, currently face unclear eligibility for grants primarily designed for rural areas.
• The Urban Affairs Department has been tasked with formulating a mechanism to ensure urban Member of District Council (MDC) constituencies receive both tied and untied funds.
• The government has emphasized urgency, with the Finance Commission's tenure ending in March 2026, and directed swift coordination between the Urban Affairs and District Council Affairs departments.
• Tynsong expressed confidence that a solution will be implemented promptly, enabling urban ADC constituencies to access their entitled grants.