Guwahati, Aug. 8 -- The Meghalaya Cabinet on Thursday approved two major policy decisions, one allowing women to work night shifts across the state, and another regulating the rental of private bikes and vehicles to tourists.

Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, who chaired the cabinet meeting, announced that the government had partially amended its earlier notification (No. LE&SD.62/2024/84 issued on January 16) to permit women to work night shifts throughout Meghalaya.

He emphasized that this move aligns with national and state-level labor policies and addresses a long-pending demand related to gender equality in the workplace.

"This policy ensures women can choose to work night shifts voluntarily, with full safeguards in place," the Chi...