Meghalaya Government Transporting Massive 200 kg Report on Job Reservation Policy
Transporting a Record-Breaking Report
Shillong, Jan 4: The Meghalaya Government has dispatched a unique vehicle to transport an unprecedented report weighing 200 kilograms, which could not be sent via air transport.
Chief Minister Conrad Sangma recently revealed that this extensive report, compiled by an expert committee, will soon be made available to the public. It focuses on the state's job reservation policy.
“This is substantial. It amounts to approximately 4,000 to 5,000 pages. We required a special vehicle for its transport as it was too heavy for a flight. This is 200 kg of documentation,” Sangma explained.
The announcement has raised eyebrows due to the report's extraordinary weight.
In response, the Opposition party, Voice of People’s Party (VPP), has expressed skepticism, labeling the situation as “strange.” The Khasi Students’ Union has also voiced confusion regarding the report's weight, stating that the details remain unclear.
Experts have pointed out that an 80 gsm A4 paper typically weighs about 5 grams, meaning a 5,000-page report should not exceed 25 kg. The only way for the report to weigh 200 kg would be if it were printed on exceptionally thick paper, around 500 gsm, which would make each page weigh approximately 40 grams, not including binding.
Globally, there have been instances of reports exceeding 200 kg, particularly those concerning significant issues like river linking or nuclear safety.
Nonetheless, the report on job reservation is crucial for Meghalaya, especially as the VPP has been advocating for a reassessment of the 1972 job quota policy. Chief Minister Sangma noted that the report is being meticulously reviewed by officials.
“Every single word must be examined, as even a comma can alter the report's interpretation,” Sangma emphasized, highlighting the report's sensitivity. He confirmed that state officials are currently analyzing the document, which will soon be presented to the Cabinet before being made public.