The presence of the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), a Unified Payments Interface-type protocol, will be gradually expanded to more cities after the successful launch of its pilot phase, Union minister Piyush Goyal said. ONDC is a set of standards for voluntary adoption by sellers or logistics providers or payment gateways. The objective is to democratise the fast-growing e-commerce sector in the country to help small retailers and reduce the dominance of existing retail giants. .. Read more at: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/ondc-to-be-gradually-expanded-to-more-cities-goyal/articleshow/92868692.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=cppst

ONDC to begin ops in Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Shillong and Coimbatore

Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced plans to expand the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) to additional cities following a successful pilot phase launch. Similar to the Unified Payments Interface, ONDC operates as a protocol aimed at standardizing e-commerce practices. It offers a framework for voluntary adoption by sellers, logistics providers, and payment gateways, with the goal of democratizing the e-commerce landscape. By empowering small retailers and mitigating the dominance of established retail giants, ONDC seeks to foster inclusivity and competition within India's rapidly growing e-commerce sector.

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma announced that an Education Commission will be set up soon to look into all aspects of improving the education sector in the state.
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Shillong: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said on Tuesday that Meghalaya has close to 14,000 schools and over 55,000 teachers, significantly higher than other small states in the northeast region.
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Meghalaya has more schools, teachers than other NE states: CM


Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma recently revealed plans to establish an Education Commission aimed at enhancing the state's education sector comprehensively. With approximately 14,000 schools and over 55,000 teachers, Meghalaya boasts a substantial educational infrastructure, surpassing other small states in the northeast. The state allocates nearly Rs 2,200 crore annually towards these educational institutions, underscoring its commitment to fostering quality education. Sangma made these remarks during the centenary celebration of the Jaiaw Presbyterian Higher Secondary School in Shillong.

On Best Practices for farmers held at Mawkyrwat Mawkyrwat,
May 11, 2023:
The office of the District Project Management Unit, South West Khasi Hills District today organized a Workshop on Best Practices for farmers with a view to increase the production and double the income of farmers. The Workshop which was attended by farmers within the district was held at the Multipurpose Hall, office of the Deputy Commissioner, South West Khasi Hills District. The programme was organized with a view to improve the income of farmers and the quality of life in rural areas. The project aims at empowering villagers with knowledge and skill for sustainable natural resources management, planning and implementation of the plans for an increase productivity, providing an access to finance through financial institutions and credit linkage, formation of IVCS and others which would benefit the farmers through Meghalaya Livelihood &amp; Access to Market Projects (MegLAMP). While speaking on the occasion, Mr. Mayborn Diengdoh, Additional Deputy Commissioner, South West Khasi Hills District lauded the office for their keen initiative in making such a programme which would benefit farmers. He said that each and every individual is a productive part of the society and has alot to contribute towards the society. He said that this workshop serves as a platform or a cradle where we can exchange views, formulate ideas, chalked out plans and put them into best practices with a hope that under the guidance of Basin and the support from other departments the farmers will be taken a step forward by urging them to utilize every information that they received through this programme and to put findings and ideas into practice .He appreciated their presentation and inspired them to be an example for others . He also encouraged them to produce more with a hope to prosper and develop in future. In her speech, Mrs Y.R. Mawlong, Additional Deputy Commissioner, South West Khasi Hills District said that this programme served as a forum where they can exchange their views, formulate ideas and put them into practices. In order to increase their productivity. She also laid great stresses on the need of unity in order to be able to solve their obstacles and difficulties.
She also said that as farmers were the backbone of growth and development of an economy our quality life will not improve unless our farmers are strengthened, empowered with skills for sustainable natural resources management, and implementation for enhance productivity and economic growth. Mr. M. Langte, General Secretary, Nongkdait-Nongtwah IVCS, Mr. Ricarius Nonglang, Facilitator Phlangdiloin IVCS, CMC, Mr. Khrawbor K. Kharai, Secretary Tiplang PG (FOCUS), Mr. Vesparwell Khardewsaw, Facilitator GF Keniong IVCS, Mr Donborlang Nongsiej President Pyndensakwang VNRMC, CLLMP and Miss K. Hajong, ka Koraigora IVCS, Custom Hiring Centre. There was also an exhibit of the products on the same day. 11 Awards on Best Practices was also given to 11 IVCS.
There was also a Technical Session wherein there was a discussion between Moderators and participants. Mr. Defineties Dkhar, AM, M&amp;E MegLamp chaired the function.
Earlier, Mrs. Munnie Shangpliang, DPM (MegLamp, MegLife, FOCUS) Mawkyrwat delivered the welcome address while Mr. John Keary Wanniang, DPM (CLLMP) Mawkyrwat offered the vote of thanks

Knowledge Sharing Workshop on Best Practices for farmers held at Mawkyrwat

The District Project Management Unit, South West Khasi Hills District, organized a Workshop on Best Practices for farmers at Mawkyrwat on May 11, 2023. Attended by local farmers, the workshop aimed to enhance agricultural productivity and income through knowledge sharing and skill development. Various topics, including sustainable resource management and financial access, were covered to empower villagers under the Meghalaya Livelihood & Access to Market Projects (MegLAMP). Officials praised the initiative, emphasizing the importance of unity and innovation in agricultural development. The event featured exhibits, awards for best practices, and technical discussions chaired by Mr. Defineties Dkhar, AM, M&E MegLamp.

Shillong, May 19 (PTI)
The Meghalaya government on Friday constituted a committee to address concerns over the roster of the job reservation policy in the state, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said.
It was also decided to put on hold government job recruitments until the panel headed by Health Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh submits its report on the roster, Sangma said after an all-party meeting on the issue. A roster is an application to determine the reservation of posts in a cadre for different categories with reference to the applicable percentage of reservations.

Meghalaya govt forms panel on reservation roster; recruitment put on hold: CM


The Meghalaya government, led by Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, announced the formation of a committee to address issues regarding the job reservation policy. The decision came after an all-party meeting where it was agreed to halt government job recruitments until the committee, chaired by Health Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh, presents its report on the roster system. Rosters are essential for determining post reservations based on categories and applicable percentage of reservations within a cadre. This move reflects the government's commitment to ensure fairness and transparency in employment practices in the state.