Pine Mount School commemorated 125 years of fostering courage, intelligence, and character. As the institution celebrated a journey few others can claim, the celebration reverberated with tales of tenacity and pride, memories and turning points. Prestone Tynsong, the Deputy Chief Minister of Meghalaya, served as the Chief Guest at the formal event, marking a momentous and joyous occasion. He reiterated the government’s emphasis on education as a catalyst for change by saying, “The budget allocation for 2025-26 has been enhanced to Rs 3635.4 crore, the state of Meghalaya’s budget allocation is highest being made to education sector.”
“We are in a hopeful state; you can see how much we have changed in 125 years,” he continued. For the construction of 38 EMRS schools, more than Rs 1000 crore has been approved. Tynsong said, “Pine Mount stands at rank 23rd in the country, and it has a brand name and is the pride of Meghalaya,” in reference to the school’s accomplishments. Rakkam A. Sangma, the minister of education, emphasized the state’s dedication to bolstering the infrastructure of higher education alongside him. “Rs 1.86 Cr. for the ongoing projects and an additional Rs 4.4 Cr. for school improvement approved under the Asian Development Bank,” he declared.
Pine Mount, a historic investment in accessible, inclusive learning, has seen its students and leaders shape. The school, which now stands with Kindergarten to Class XII, is affiliated with the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE). Originally a haven for European and Eurasian children, it has grown into a symbol of educational empowerment. Despite initial uncertainty, Pine Mount remains a sanctuary of dreams and a forge for future makers.