Shillong, Aug 08: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday informed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is impressed with Meghalaya’s ‘lifecycle approach’ model.
Talking to reporters after meeting the PM Modi in New Delhi, Sangma said the Prime Minister was ‘very elated’ to hear about Meghalaya ‘lifecycle approach’ model, wherein holistic interventions are being made to ensure that at every stage in the child’s life, the government play its role in ensuring that the necessary support is given.
“First 1000 days for a child is very crucial and through the early childhood programme, we will aid in supporting and supplementing the requirement for the child,” he said.
He also told that through different intervention, the Government is trying to uplift the socio-economic condition of the people in the State.
CM Sangma met PM Modi along with the state cabinet ministers and Assembly Speaker Thomas A. Sangma and discussed a range of issues and sought his support. He also submitted a memorandum to the PM.
He said he had also apprised the PM on the inclusion of Khasi and Garo Language in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution, emphasizing on the eligibility of Khasi and Garo languages for inclusion. A resolution to this effect was passed by the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly in November 2018, and the matter is currently pending with the Government of India, he added.
On the issue of peace talks with Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), the Chief Minister apprised Prime Minister that the outfit has expressed its readiness for unconditional talks with the Governments of India and Meghalaya, within the framework of the Indian Constitution and without any preconditions. Acknowledging this development, the Ministry of Home Affairs has signalled the Meghalaya State Government to initiate peace talks with HNLC, and the Ministry is committed to offering necessary support and guidance throughout the process.
The Chief Minister further told the Prime Minister that the formal dialogue is underway, and the State Government is optimistic that the peace process will reach a successful conclusion.
Further, stressing on the need to implement Inner Line Permit (ILP) in the State, which has been a long standing demand of the people of the state, CM Sangma brought to the notice of PM Modi that a resolution has been passed by the Meghalaya State Assembly in December 2019, focusing on the need for Inner Line Permit (ILP) implementation in Meghalaya.
The delegation sought Prime Minister Modi’s intervention as the State Government awaits a response from the Ministry of Home Affairs regarding the consideration of ILP in Meghalaya.
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