In a step toward prioritising mental health and emotional literacy in education, Meghalaya has signed a landmark three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to roll out the Youth Wellbeing and Thriving Initiative across schools in the state.
In a significant push to improve education infrastructure, the State Government has undertaken a large-scale renovation drive covering nearly 90 percent of Government Lower Primary (LP) schools across the State. Education Minister Rakkam A Sangma shared that the government is committed to ensuring quality learning environments for students, with further plans to address the needs of SSA and Adhoc schools as well.
The Inspector of Schools, Kamrup (Metro) District Circle, has issued show-cause notices to five government high schools in Guwahati following their dismal performance in the 2025 High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) examination.
Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday said the government desires to have lesser categories of schools, which will help in better structuring and management of the system, as the state currently has too many categories of schools that has created a complex that has affected the state’s PGI index ranking. But he assured that the government will consult all stakeholders on this before it decides on the matter.
The Manipur government has completely lifted the suspension on internet services in the five valley-based districts, after 6 days. Additionally, the government has also ordered reopening of schools in the state from Tuesday onwards.
The Meghalaya government on Wednesday announced that all schools that fall under the Shillong Municipal Area shall remain closed on August 2 due to the opening ceremony of the 133rd Durand Cup 2024, which is expected to draw huge crowd and lead of traffic congestion in the city.
Indian Institute of Technology – Guwahati (IIT Guwahati), as part of its strong commitment to elevate the educational landscape of the region has been setting a benchmark for integrating technology and hands-on learning into school curriculums.