Government Schemes and Policy · 19 April 2026

Meghalaya Official Languages Ordinance, 2026 Approves Khasi and Garo as Official State Languages

Exam-focused facts from the 19 April 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • The Meghalaya Cabinet approved the Meghalaya Official Languages Ordinance, 2026, to designate Khasi and Garo as official languages of the state alongside English.
  • The ordinance will repeal the Meghalaya State Language Act, 2005.
  • The policy enables the use of Khasi and Garo in government communications and various examinations.
  • Amendments will be made to the Meghalaya State Legislature (Continuance of English Language) Act, 1980, to allow legislators to debate in Khasi and Garo during assembly sessions.
  • The move is intended to strengthen the case for the inclusion of these indigenous languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India.
  • Meghalaya Chief Minister (CM) Conrad Sangma stated that English will continue to function as a common thread in communications.

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