The State Education Mission Authority of Meghalaya (SEMAM), under Samagra Shiksha, in collaboration with Indus Action, organised a four-day sensitisation and training programme for education stakeholders from all 12 districts of the state.
Meghalaya Education Minister Rakkam A. Sangma has once again flagged serious concerns over the National Testing Agency’s (NTA) handling of the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) 2025, citing repeated failures in allocating examination centres within the state.
High dropout rates at the secondary school level in Meghalaya continue to be a pressing concern, largely due to students’ inability to pass the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) examinations. Education Minister Rakkam A Sangma has acknowledged the issue and shared details of the government’s 'multi-pronged approach' to address both academic and infrastructural challenges.
Education Minister Rakkam A Sangma emphasized that the true purpose of education should go far beyond achieving high marks or securing government jobs. He said the core objective should be to shape individuals into better human beings.
In a progressive move to preserve and promote its rich cultural tapestry, Meghalaya's Education Department has proposed making Khasi and Garo languages compulsory subjects up to Class 4.
The Education Department of Meghalaya has proposed making Khasi and Garo compulsory in all schools up to Class 4 to strengthen multilingual education and promote cultural understanding.
Announcing the decision during the final day of the budget session in the state assembly on Tuesday, Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu said that the initiative aims to recruit local youths for teaching positions in their respective clusters, ensuring that teachers remain in these areas. He also highlighted that teachers recruited under this scheme will not be transferred outside their designated clusters.
Education Minister Rakkam A Sangma on Monday reviewed all pending projects for infrastructure development across the state and directed for their speedy completion.
Meghalaya Education Minister Rakkam A. Sangma today said simply closing zero enrollment schools is not an option and the government is studying their location and proximity to other schools before making decisions.
