Shillong, Aug 30: Meghalaya Governor C.H. Vijayashankar today urged newly-nominated Meghalaya Civil Services (MCS) officers to focus on development of three key sectors – education, health and conservation of environment –in the state.
Six officers who have been newly nominated to the Meghalaya Civil Service (MCS) and appointed as Assistant Commissioners called on the Governor at Raj Bhavan here.
The Governor starting interaction made special mention of the abundance of medicinal plants that Meghalaya is blessed with and their significance in Ayurveda, according to a Press release.
The Governor congratulated the newly appointed officers and encouraged them to work with passion and dedication towards the development of the state.
The newly appointed MCS officers then shared their experiences working in various posts prior to joining the service. The officers were :
* Julius R. Marak, previously serving as Employment Officer, District Employment Exchange, Tura
* Nylla E. Wanniang, previously serving as Sub-Inspector (Unarmed Branch) in Meghalaya Police
* Anthony Lyngdoh, previously serving as Border Areas Development Officer, Sohra
* Torali K Marak, previously serving as Child Development Project Officer, Zikzak ICDS
* Freddy Passah, previously serving as Forest Ranger, Jaintia Hills Territorial Division, Jowai
* Chengreng D. Sangma, previously serving as Project Manager, District Commerce & Industries Centre, Baghmara
The six officers had the opportunity to present insights from their previous work as well as their vision for the future with the Governor, who gave them valuable advice on key areas to focus on during the course of their career.
The interaction as graced by R. M. Kurbah, DC, East Khasi Hills, Sylvester Nongtnger, SP, East Khasi Hills, and Richa Kulkarni, Assistant Commissioner, East Khasi Hills.
The Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills shared her experience of serving for three decades in the state, having served in various capacities and across a wide variety of focus areas such as health, border area development, and social welfare. She made special note of the challenges facing the state on these fronts, particularly in remote and rural areas, and also spoke about the steps being taken to make improvements on different fronts.
The Superintendent of Police, East Khasi Hills shared his insights from 27 years of service in the state, and spoke in detail about the measures being taken to crack down on drugs, especially among youth, about the efforts made for safety and security of women, and also about the innovative measures being taken to encourage maintenance of fitness among the police force.