Shillong: Meghalaya Cabinet has approved the implementation of the Meghalaya Non-Government School and Colleges Employees Centralised Provident Fund Scheme, 2026, said Chief Minister Conrad Sangma.
“Cabinet has approved the implementation of the Meghalaya Non-Government School, Colleges Employees Centralised Provident Fund Scheme, 2026,” Sangma said in a post on X.
The scheme aims to provide a formal framework for employees who have been contributing to the Provident Fund under the relevant Act but previously had no government mechanism to manage these contributions.
In another move, the Cabinet approved reducing the VAT rate on methane gas used as Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) from 14.5% to 5%, aligning it with other states to attract agencies and create a competitive business environment in Meghalaya.
The Cabinet also approved the service conditions of regularised ad hoc employees, including seniority and promotions.
“This one-time condonation will recognise promotions made according to prescribed rules and enable eligible employees to receive salary and pension benefits based on their promoted posts,” Sangma added.
As per Sangma, these measures are aimed at strengthening employee welfare, boosting industrial competitiveness, and ensuring fair service conditions for government and non-government employees alike.