In a bid to combat rising dropout rates, Meghalaya's Education Minister, Rakkam A Sangma, has urged collective action through the "Back-to-School" campaign, a joint initiative by the Meghalaya State Legal Services Authority (MSLSA), Red FM 93.5, and the state's Education Department.
The Minister in-charge Education, Rakkam A Sangma, has strongly criticized the Hindu group advocating for the ‘Gau Dhwaj Yatra’, labelling them as “illiterate” and suggesting they should be considered “extremists”.
Education Minister, Rakkam A Sangma, on Friday informed the Assembly that the capacity intake of the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Nongstoin cannot be increased as per National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) norms. He, however, assured that the government would soon take up with NCTE for permission and the Centre for financial support.
Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Parliamentary Affairs, Prestone Tynsong, on Thursday emphasized the importance of adhering to the rules of procedure and conduct of business within the Assembly. He urged all members to be guided by these rules, which have been in place since 1972, particularly in the use of language and presentation.
In response to the Ministry of Education's directive regarding the celebration of 'Shiksha Saptah' and the fourth anniversary of NEP-2020, the State Education Mission Authority of Meghalaya has announced a rescheduling of activities originally planned for July 28.
In an effort to address the educational needs of the Edenbari region in Tura, the Harding Universal Trust met with Education Minister Rakkam A Sangma and representatives of the Education Department on Friday to operationalize the Residential School of Edenbari, Tura.
