Department of Information and Public Relations

Press Release No. 285/12

PRICE OF DAP SSP AND MOP FIXED

Shillong, August 10, 2012: The Director of Agriculture Department has informed that the price of fertilizers for sale to the consumers of the State Government departments and farmers has been fixed with effect from 24.7.2012.

The price of DAP (IFFCO) for the govt. departments is Rs 28,860/- MT and for farmers is Rs 27,166/- MT. The price of SSP Progressive Fertichem (P) Ltd for govt. department is Rs (9,022 /- MT and for farmers is Rs 8, 822 /- MT and Teeta Agro Industrial Ltd for Govt. department is Rs 10,348 /- MT and for farmers is Rs 9, 998 /- MT while the price of MOP (PL) for govt. department is Rs 20, 081 /- MT and for farmers is Rs 19, 366 /- MT.

Press Release No. 286/12

NOTICE

Shillong, August 10, 2012: In celebration of the 66th Independence Day of India, Raj Bhavan, Shillong will be open for the general public on 14th and 15th August, 2012 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 pm.

Press Release No. 287/12

INTERNATION YOUTH DAY 2012

Shillong, August 10, 2012: The Meghalaya Aids Control Society in collaboration with different Red Ribbon Clubs (RRC’s), Shillong will be organizing International Youth Day 2012 on 11th August 2012 at MUDA Complex, Police Bazaar, Shillong from 1:30 PM onwards.

The theme for International Youth Day 2012 – Building a better World: Partnering with Youth – is a global call to action for young men and women, as well as other stakeholders around the world, to develop and engage in partnership with and for youth towards building a better world.

Press Release No. 288/12

NAMES OF VIPS FOR HOISTING OF NATIONAL FLAG DURING INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION 2012

Shillong, August 10, 2012: In connection with the 66th Independence Day Celebration of India, the following dignitaries will hoist the National Flag and take the salute at the ceremonial parade on 15th August, 2012 at various places of the state.

In Shillong, the salute will be taken by Meghalaya Chief Minister, Dr. Mukul Sangma, in Nongstoin by Shri. B M Lanong, Deputy Chief Minister, in Nongpoh by Shri Rowel Lyngdoh, Deputy Chief Minister, in Jowai by Smti. A M Lyngdoh, in Tura by Shri. C Pyngrope, Speaker Meghalaya Legislative Assembly, in Williamnagar by Shri P Tynsong, Minister, in Baghmara by Shri. A L Hek, Minister, in Ampati by Shri AT Mondal, Minister, in Resubelpara by Shri. Saleng A Sangma, Minister, in Mawkyrwat by Shri J A Lyngdoh, Minister, in Khliehriat by Shri Shitlang Pale, Minister, in Sohra by Dr. P W Khongjee, Parliamentary Secretary, in Mairang by Shri. H D R Lyngdoh, Minister and Dr. A Pariong, Parliamentary Secretary, in Amlarem by Shri L Rymbui, Parliamentary Secretary, bin Dadenggre by Shri. Ismail R Marak, Parliamentary Secretary, in Patharkhmah Administrative Unit by Shri. J D Rymbai, Chairman Economic Development Corporation, in Mawshynrut Administrative Unit by Shri. Francis P R Sangma, Parliamentary Secretary and in Shangpung Elaka by Shri. Ymbon, Parliamentary Secretary.

This was informed by the Principal Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, General Administration (A) Department.

Press Release No. 289/12

CHIEF MINISTER LAUNCHED THE WEB PORTAL FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION WITH MEGHALAYA EMPLOYMENT EXCHANGE

Shillong, August 10, 2012: The Chief of Meghalaya Dr. Mukul Sangma today launched the web portal for online registration with Meghalaya Employment Exchanges today at the main Secretariat building at Shillong. Terming the launch of the web portal as a befitting initiative by the government in light of this being the ‘Year of the Youth’, Dr. Sangma said that this is a youth oriented programme that has been launched today and expressed his hope that this will be justice done to job seekers and the youth of the state. Stating that anything new, creative and innovative is good, Dr.Sangma said that such programmes generate lots of interest and hope.

Dedicating the launch of the web portal to the people of the State particularly the job – seekers, Dr. Sangma said that the web portal will help the government reach out to more people. He added that what is being seen today is a trend whereby most of the youth in the state do not have the inclination to go to the employment exchange office and register themselves as job – seekers. “Obviously there are reasons for this and we have come to understand these reasons. Therefore it became necessary for the government to have this particular facility in place,” Dr. Sangma said. “It is important for all of us to use the technology available to us to improve efficiency in the matter of governance which helps the State and helps the people as a whole,” Dr. Sangma opined. It has always been the commitment of the current government to ensure that we deliver what we committed otherwise people will have no reason to listen to our promises,” said Dr. Sangma while terming the launch of this web portal as a delivery of a commitment made at the last budget session of the Assembly.

Dr. Sangma assured that it will be the effort of the government to ensure that there is effective and successful utilisation of this facility. Informing those gathered at the event that the Government of Meghalaya is finalising the Industrial Policy, Dr. Sangma said that there will be a clause in the Policy where it will be binding on all the industries to indicate their requirement for employees in various categories. “Because the policy of the government to promote and attract investment in the state is quite attractive as there are quite substantial incentives being provided to the industries, the obligation of these industries is to provide jobs to the locals," Dr.Sangma said. “Therefore we will ensure that there is an enabling component in the Industrial Policy which is being amended to make it binding on the part of the industries to become effective partners in this particular programme,” he said. The chief minister also opined that there can be a practical, visible achievement if there is an effective partnership between the government, the employment exchange and other partner departments. Dr. Sangma also stressed on the importance of a system being put in place where the District Selection Committees and the Meghalaya Public Service Commission to upload their advertisements besides information about various job opportunities on this web portal. It may be noted that this web portal is modelled after the Rojgar Wahini Portal which is being implemented in Maharashtra which received the CSI – Nihilet Award in the year 2008 and can be accessed online at http://dectmeg.nic.in

Among others present in the meeting were Deputy Chief Minister, Mr Rowell Lyngdoh, Chief Secretary, Mr W M S Pariat, Principal Secretary, Mr N S Samant and Technical Director, NIC, Pune, Mrs Poonam Gupta.