Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Meghalaya bans CM and ministers' felicitation at govt events
The Meghalaya government decided that at all its official events, they will no longer give special honors to the Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, or other ministers.
Instead, they will honor two or three ordinary people who have done good work in the community.
This change was announced by a department called Personnel and Administrative Reforms.
The only time they might still honor a minister or a foreign guest is if a Union Minister or a foreign dignitary is present.
The goal is to make the events simpler and more focused on the people, not on government officials.
Meghalaya government prohibits felicitation of the Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, ministers, and other state dignitaries at official programs.
The directive, issued by the Personnel and Administrative Reforms (A) Department, takes effect immediately.
An exception allows customary protocol for functions attended by a Union Minister or a foreign dignitary.
Departments must now honor 2–3 members of the public at each program and may invite them to speak.
The change aims to reduce ceremonial formalities, streamline events, and highlight ordinary citizens' contributions.
- Who
- Meghalaya government, Secretary Isawanda Laloo
- What
- Banned felicitation of state dignitaries at official programs, replacing it with citizen recognition
- When
- Thursday (date of announcement)
- Where
- Meghalaya, India
- Why
- To make events more citizen‑centric and streamline ceremonial proceedings
- Directive issued by
- Personnel and Administrative Reforms (A) Department
- Effective date
- Immediate
- Exception
- Functions with Union Minister or foreign dignitary
- Public recognition
- 2-3 citizens per program
- Goal
- Reduce ceremonial formalities, focus on citizens