Shillong Dec 7: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Tuesday inaugurated the higher secondary (HS) building of St. Xavier’s at Umoid near Mawkyrwat in South West Khasi Hills (SWKH).
It’s an honour to be in #SouthWestKhasi Hills to inaugurate the new building of St. Xavier’s Higher Secondary School, Umoid. The efficiency of the Jesuits in all aspects of life is commendable & we are grateful for their service to our people & our State @dpradhanbjp @OfJesuit pic.twitter.com/LmfUCVPhtF
— Conrad Sangma (@SangmaConrad) December 7, 2021
During his address the Chief Minister said that the Jesuits have always contributed immensely to the holistic development of the society through their various initiatives. He expressed optimism that St. Xavier’s Umoid will also develop into a ‘centre of excellence’ that will impart quality education to the people of the region.
Impressed by the display of talent and confidence of the students during the inaugural function the Chief Minister also advised students to have a sense of purpose and passion for what they do, adding that there is no substitute for discipline and hard work to be successful in life.
Among the dignitaries present at the inauguration were local MLA and Minister, P.H.E., Renikton Tongkhar Lyngdoh and Regional Development Director, Jesuits in the Northeast India, Fr. Anand Pareira.
