<h1>Revision of state reservation allocations for jobs and education, expert panel recommends quota adjustments and local preference; report to assembly</h1> The instrument concerns revision and tabling of the State reservation policy: it records an expert-committee review of the 1972 reservation framework recommending adjustments (including consideration of economic factors) - effect: potential modification of statutory reservation allocations for jobs and education. It restates the operative allocation under review as 80% for STs (40% Khasi-Jaintia, 40% Garo), 5% for other ST/SCs and 15% unreserved - effect: these are the baseline quotas contemplated for continuation or amendment in employment and educational admissions. It prescribes preference for local candidates for district-level posts - effect: recruitment rules to prioritize local residents. The cabinet has resolved to place the committee report before the Assembly in the forthcoming Budget session (subject to governor approval) - effect: legislative consideration and possible formal adoption or amendment.