Shillong, Aug 19: Cabinet has approved the Martin Luther Christian University (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The amendment brings the University’s functioning in line with UGC regulations by restricting its operations to within Meghalaya, removing the provision for distance education, and doing away with the power to affiliate colleges, provisions not permitted for private universities.
Speaking to reporters after the cabinet meeting on Wednesday( Aug 19), MDA spokesperson Wailadmiki Shylla said that this ensures the University’s framework remains compliant with the applicable regulatory norms
The cabinet has also approved the Maharashtra Institute of Technology of Meghalaya (Amendment) Bill, 2026.and the Mahatma Gandhi University( Amendment Bill) 2026.
The amendment brings the provision regarding the Visitor of the University in line with UGC norms. Under the earlier Act, the Visitor was to be nominated by the sponsoring body. The amendment provides for the Governor to be the Visitor, as is the case with other universities, ensuring uniformity and compliance with UGC requirements.
In the board of management, the representatives from the government will be 2 members from the pressent 1 and in the board of governance
