Adokgre, Oct 1: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has announced that Govt is gearing up to inaugurate 50 new projects in the State to mark Meghalaya’s 50 year of Statehood next year.
Inaugurating the new building of St Andrew’s Secondary School Block at Reking in North Garo Hills on Friday, the Chief Minister also informed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited by the State to witness the Statehood day celebrations.
Govt prioritises education sector
At the same time, he reiterated that the State Govt has accorded priority to upscale the education sector and has made huge investment to create a better learning environment in elementary, secondary and college level.
He told the gathering that MDA Govt has sanctioned Rs. 12 crore each to colleges in Williamnagar and Baghmara, which will be completed by next year.
We will inaugurate 50 new projects in the State to mark Meghalaya’s 50th year of Statehood next year.
The Govt is according priority to upscale the education sector and is making huge investment to create a better learning environment for young people of the State.
— Conrad Sangma (@SangmaConrad) October 1, 2021
He also shared with the gathering that the Model College in Rongjeng in East Garo Hills is almost completed and will be inaugurated during the Statehood day celebration next year.
He, however, expressed his concerns over the poor pass percentage in secondary and higher secondary level and said that Govt is working with stakeholders to ensure that educational standard is improved across the State.
