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Meghalaya’s CM CONNECT initiative has successfully addressed over 3,200 citizen grievances in its first year, showcasing the state's commitment to improving governance and enhancing accessibility for the people. Launched in February 2024, the platform operates through multiple channels, including phone calls, WhatsApp messages, and in-person hearings, to directly connect citizens with the Chief Minister's office. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma emphasized the importance of accessible and transparent governance, stating, “CM Connect is not just a helpline; it’s a platform for listening, understanding, and acting with urgency.” One notable success of CM CONNECT was its prompt response to a request for funding to renovate a private school in Ranikor. ₹5.9 lakh from the Chief Minister's ...

Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma of Meghalaya was present at the SPARK Summit 2025 on Friday, which took place at the District Auditorium in Tura. During the summit, the Department of Education, Government of Meghalaya, under Samagra Shiksha, celebrated a year of achievements under the SPARK Program (School Programmes in Articulation, Resilience, and Kindness). Other dignitaries in attendance included Jagdish Chelani, Deputy Commissioner, West Garo Hills; Swapnil Tembe, Secretary, Education and Director of School Education & Literacy and State Project Director, SEMAM-SSA; and H. M. Shangpliang, Advisor to the Government of Meghalaya, Department of Education. The Chief Minister underlined in his speech that the main goals of education are not just academic success but also the develo...

If formal complaints are filed, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has promised tough measures against poor building. "We will definitely take action if there are any concerns or complaints that are brought to our attention in writing," he told the media. He made these comments in response to a request for an impartial quality audit of the National Highway 6 (NH-6) rehabilitation work made by Voice of the People Party (VPP) Shillong MP Ricky AJ Syngkon. Syngkon pointed out significant shortcomings in road construction standards in a letter sent on Tuesday to Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways. In response to the worries, Sangma stressed the value of public vigilance while acknowledging the challenge of keeping an eye on the many projects that are now u...

In a major step to help Meghalaya's youth, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma announced the Chief Minister's Scholarship Scheme in his budget speech. This flagship program would help 80,000 students in the state starting in the upcoming fiscal year. The program would provide post-matriculated students with an annual payment of Rs 6,000 to assist with their educational costs. The Chief Minister explained the reasoning for the plan to reporters, saying: "We felt that the students, because all the feedback I get, seems students really need support." Therefore, even though we are unable to provide them with complete help in every aspect, at least some form of government assistance would be beneficial in encouraging them to pursue higher education. For this reason, we developed the CM Scholars...

Conrad K. Sangma, the chief minister of Meghalaya, announced the implementation of game-based learning for kids in the state, highlighting how it might improve their cognitive, motor, perceptual, and self-regulation abilities. The Chief Minister stated during the opening of the Model Creative Learning Centre (MCLC) at Dobakkol in Tura that the goal of the government's Early Childhood Development (ECD) program is to establish similar learning centers throughout the state. Sangma stated that the early years, which last from birth to age eight, are a crucial time for the development of creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. "This initiative is a scientific approach to ensure that our children receive the best foundation during their formative years," he added. "The ...

The Hello Meghalaya Conclave 2024, which was organized by the tourist department, demonstrated the state's determined efforts to grow its film industry by announcing large grants for filmmakers. Meghalaya's creative ecosystem reached a significant milestone when Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma and Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh introduced the "Financial Assistance Guidelines for Film Production," a structured policy that offers awards up to Rs 35 lakh across four categories. Nomination-based filmmakers are the subject of Category A, which offers the biggest reward of Rs 35 lakh. Phases of this financing will be distributed as follows: 20% will be paid upon script selection, 30% during pre-production, 30% during production, and the final 20% upon project completion or post-production. A ...

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma conducted a review meeting in light of the flash floods that have wreaked havoc throughout the state, particularly in the South Garo Hills and West Garo Hills districts. Floods and landslides have occurred in the Dalu area of West Garo Hills as a result of the state's persistent rains since Friday midnight. Meanwhile, the plain belt sections of Gasuapara in South Garo Hills have been severely impacted, with a bridge also washed away. On the other hand, the chief minister of Meghalaya has announced ex-gratia for the next of kin of three people who died in Dalu as a result of the accident. To guarantee that relief efforts are carried out in the affected parts of the state, Chief Minister Sangma urged the administration to seek government aid. The ...