Former cabinet minister and BJP leader AL Hek on Wednesday called on the Centre to grant constitutional recognition to Khasi and Garo by including them in the Eighth Schedule, following the Meghalaya government’s recent ordinance on official language status.
In a significant boost for Meghalaya’s indigenous languages, Khasi and Garo have now been included in the CBSE Scheme of Studies, allowing affiliated schools to offer them as optional third languages under the board’s new language framework from the 2026-27 academic year.
Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar on Tuesday termed the passing of the Meghalaya Official Languages Ordinance, 2026 a “historic decision” by the NPP-led MDA government, saying it would directly benefit the youth of the state.
SHILLONG, APR 22: Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui has written to the Union Education Minister seeking inclusion of Khasi and Garo in the Central Board...
A brief Garo phrase from Nongthymmai legislator Charles Pyngrope sent the Assembly into laughter on Thursday, after Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma floated the idea of a crash course in local languages for MLAs.
A strong call for inclusion of the Garo language in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution — marked the celebration of International Mother Language Day 2026 in Tura on Saturday.
The Meghalaya Cabinet has approved the State Curriculum Framework for the foundational stage of education, introducing a revamped syllabus for preschool and Class I, along with new textbooks.
Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Home (Police) Prestone Tynsong on Friday said it is time for the Centre to make its stand clear on whether or not it will consider the resolutions passed by the state Assembly for implementation of the inner line permit (ILP) and inclusion of the Khasi and Garo languages in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of India.
