New Delhi, Oct. 14: During his meeting with Shri Amit Shah, Hon’ble Union Home Minister, in New Delhi on 12 October 2026, Member of Parliament Shri Bishnu Pada Ray submitted a letter reminding him of the issues previously raised by him that are currently pending with the Ministry. He urged the Hon’ble Home Minister to look into these matters for consideration at the earliest.
1. Implementation of domicile law for employment security for the islanders and an upper age limit of 40 years for Group B (NG) and C posts.
2. Establishment of a Central University in place of a Deemed University.
3. Special grant for developmental purposes under the Capital Head budget.
4. Policy for absorption of Casual/DRMs/contractual employees who have been working for the last 15–20 years.
5. Transfer of ANIIMS MBBS College under AIIMS management to improve the health care facilities for the islanders.
After taking note of the issues presented by him, the Hon’ble Home Minister assured that the issues would be examined and decisions would be communicated.