The Association of Meghalaya Medical Students at RIMS Imphal has submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma seeking an immediate review of the proposed public private partnership (PPP) model for the upcoming Tura Medical College.
The association expressed concerns that the PPP model would compromise the quality and equity of medical education, favouring those with financial capacity over merit and domicile-based equity.
They pointed out that the model would reduce the state quota seats from 85 percent to 50 percent, resulting in the loss of over 1,000 seats for indigenous youth over three decades.
The association also raised concerns about the implications of the PPP model on governance, decision-making and transparency, fearing that it would limit public oversight and accountability.
They appealed to the CM to revisit the policy and prioritise the interests of Meghalaya’s students, ensuring that Tura Medical College remains a government-run institution.
