Shillong: The Voice of the People Party leveled heavy accusations against the MDA government on November 13. Party leader Batskhem Myrboh claims the state is lying about its commitment to University Grants Commission pay scales for college teachers. While officials told the Assembly that standards remain intact, the actual policy on the ground tells a different story.
Myrboh took to social media to blast the administration. He argues the state refuses to drop the outdated designation of Lecturer. The UGC recognizes only Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor roles. Meghalaya remains stuck in the past. This bureaucratic hang-up leaves local educators vulnerable. They struggle to find work in other states because universities across India stopped recognizing the Lecturer title in 2008. Only Captain Williamson Sangma State University still uses it.
Teachers carry the risk of losing salary protection and credit for their experience if they leave Meghalaya. Myrboh blasted the Chief Minister for these actions. He specifically called out the practice of handing out appointment letters while ignoring fundamental service issues. He stated, "The Assembly, which is supposed to be an august House, had been reduced to a place where false assurances were made."
The criticism focuses on Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui. The Minister previously assured the House that the government would not discontinue UGC scales. Myrboh maintains that the government’s current actions prove those words were empty. The administration continues to frame these appointments as a favor to teachers despite the mounting professional risks.
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