SHILLONG, APR 7: Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui on Tuesday clarified that the government’s decision to hike government college fees is only an advisory, leaving it to the wisdom of the colleges.

“The government of Meghalaya puts the students’ welfare at the forefront. The post-matric scholarship is meant for fee reimbursement, and we’ve increased it,” Rymbui said, highlighting the government’s efforts to support students.

He was responding to a query on the recent opposition against the alleged decision to hike the government college fees in the state.

Rymbui emphasized that the decision is not universal and will not affect students or parents.

“If students and stakeholders agree, let it be. The increase will be paid after they get their scholarship. If they don’t get a scholarship, they don’t need to pay,” he said.

The Minister explained that the move aims to give autonomy to colleges, allowing them to manage their activities.

“We leave it to the managing committee, principals, students union, and teachers to decide what’s best for their colleges,” he added.

Rymbui urged stakeholders not to misunderstand the government’s advisory, saying, “This money won’t go to the government treasury. They’ll have to manage on their own.”

He highlighted the government’s investments in education, including establishment of new colleges and a state university.

“We want to give the best education, not just in Shillong, but across the state,” Rymbui said.

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