Guwahati, Nov. 1 -- The Khasi Students' Union (KSU) has urged the Centre to address its long-standing concerns over recruitment at the Northeastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS) within a month. Union Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda have reportedly assured a delegation that a committee would be formed to examine the issues raised.

A KSU delegation met Nadda in New Delhi on Saturday in the presence of Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma. Earlier this week, Sangma had assured the union that he would facilitate a meeting with the concerned central authorities to discuss its demands.

Speaking after the meeting, KSU general secretary Reuben Najiar said the delegation had submitted...