Khasi, Garo to get official language status in Meghalaya: CM Sangma

SHILLONG: (Apr 16) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Thursday said the Cabinet cleared an ordinance to accord official language status to Khasi and Garo, in addition to English.

The Meghalaya Official Languages Ordinance, 2026, which was approved by the Cabinet, will also repeal the Meghalaya State Language Act, 2005, he said.

Under the new ordinance, Khasi and Garo can be used in official government communications, marking a significant step towards promoting and preserving the state's indigenous languages.