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Meghalaya Govt Urged to Safeguard Deficit Grant-in-Aid System, UGC Pay Scales
✍️ shillongtoday.com
🗓 27 Jun 2026, 07:02 PM
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The Voice of the People Party (VPP) has called upon the Meghalaya government to take measures to protect the state's Deficit Grant-in-Aid system. The party also urged the government to ensure the implementation of UGC pay scales for teachers.
The Voice of the People Party (VPP) has formally requested the Meghalaya government to take immediate action to safeguard the Deficit Grant-in-Aid system. This system is crucial for the functioning of many educational institutions within the state.
The political party has also stressed the importance of ensuring that teachers receive their rightful pay scales as mandated by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The VPP's appeal highlights concerns regarding the financial stability and remuneration of educators in Meghalaya.
While specific details of the VPP's proposals or the government's response are not elaborated in the lead, the party's stance indicates a focus on the welfare of teachers and the preservation of educational infrastructure supported by the grant-in-aid system.
The political party has also stressed the importance of ensuring that teachers receive their rightful pay scales as mandated by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The VPP's appeal highlights concerns regarding the financial stability and remuneration of educators in Meghalaya.
While specific details of the VPP's proposals or the government's response are not elaborated in the lead, the party's stance indicates a focus on the welfare of teachers and the preservation of educational infrastructure supported by the grant-in-aid system.