Dimapur, June 22 -- Lok Sabha MP from Nagaland, S Supongmeren Jamir on Sunday, urged Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio to take action, through the department concerned, for issuing recognition to the tribal dialects/languages spoken in the state as the 'third language', which will create employment opportunities for the youth of the state.

In a letter to the CM, Jamir drew his attention to the issue of engagement of non-local Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) in post offices of the north eastern region, including Nagaland.

The letter stated that the postal department conducts online-based Grade IV staff GDS recruitment, requiring a Class X pass certificate and marksheet, and does not conduct any interviews or exams.

Jamir stated that the postal departm...