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Committed to overall growth of the youth, says Meghalaya CM

Tura, June 18 (UNI) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma today iterated his government's commitment to the overall growth of the youth, even as he emphasised the importance of education, sports, music, and entrepreneurship.
“Our focus has been on holistic education, and in the last few years, we have ensured renovation, revamp, and new building construction for all government lower primary schools, secondary schools, and higher secondary schools,” Sangma said.
Inaugurating the newly constructed school building of Dalu Government Higher Secondary School in West Garo Hills district, the Chief Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensure an overall upgrade in infrastructure for educational institutes and new college infrastructure, including the opening of new colleges.
The two-storey school building was constructed under Mission Education Phase I, a state scheme launched in 2021.
“Captain Williamson Sangma State University, the first state University, is testimony of our government’s commitment to accord priority in the education sector”, he added.
Informing that close to Rs. 3000 Crore has been invested in education, sports and entrepreneurship through different programmes including CM Elevate and PRIME, Sangma underscored on the importance of channelising the positive energy of the youth.

“We are building robust sports infrastructures across the state. In the run up to National Games to be held in our state, we are preparing a plan to promote our sportspersons”, he said.
He asserted that Meghalaya was awarded the hosting right of the National Games because IOA is aware of the state’s preparedness and capacity.
“Our youth are our asset and we are doing our best to showcase, groom our talents, be it music or sports”, he added.
Outlining the government's initiatives, including implementing smart classrooms and technology-enabled learning across schools in the state, the Chief Minister also highlighted initiatives such as MGMP, CM Elevate, and PRIME, which provide opportunities for artists and entrepreneurs.
Sangma emphasised that the government's policies are designed to strategically work towards the growth of the youth.
During the visit, the Chief Minister also inaugurated the Dalu Immigration Check Post and the newly constructed bridge at Dalu over river Bakla which was damaged in the 2023 flood.
The bridge has been constructed at the cost of Rs. 11 crore. UNI RRK SSP
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