SHILLONG, JUNE 2: The Hynniewtrep Youth Development Council (HYDC) has urged Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma to formulate a comprehensive Meghalaya Employment Policy and tighten enforcement of MIIP-2024, citing limited local jobs and labour violations.
Noting that a large proportion of employment opportunities come from service sectors, HYDC said the policy must promote “local employment across industries, tourism, healthcare, education, retail, hospitality, transport, and other service sectors.”
On MIIP-2024, the Council flagged limited employment opportunities available to local youth in industrial clusters and sought a “district-wise audit of compliance with local employment provisions” and publication of “industry-wise employment statistics showing local and non-local workforce composition.”
HYDC raised concerns over wages, stating “workers employed in some petrol pump outlets reportedly receiving wages of approximately ₹7,000 per month, which, if verified, would be substantially below prescribed minimum wage rates.”
It demanded “strict enforcement of minimum wage laws” and a “dedicated labour grievance redress mechanism.”
Citing RTI findings on MUDA complexes, it said “discrepancies appear to exist between the names of original allottees and the actual occupants,” and requested a “statewide audit of all MUDA commercial complexes.”
“Development must create employment, business opportunities, and economic benefits for the people of Meghalaya,” HYDC said, adding that State resources must ultimately translate into employment, entrepreneurship, fair wages, and improved livelihoods for local youth.
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