Empowering Communities: How VOs and Frontline Workers Are Transforming Lives in Meghalaya
In Meghalaya, development is not just about policies or programs it’s about people, compassion, and community action. Recent interventions in Khonglah Village, Amlarem Block, and Sohpdok Village, Umsning Block, Meghalaya highlight how local leadership and frontline health workers are working hand-in-hand to address critical health challenges and improve livelihoods. In Khonglah Village, the Village Organization […]
Principal Secretary’s Visit to East Garo Hills: Driving Human Development and Community-Centric Governance
Date: 27 September 2025District: East Garo Hills In a landmark visit to East Garo Hills, the Principal Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya led a comprehensive review of human development initiatives across the district, emphasizing holistic poverty reduction, maternal and child health, education, nutrition, and community-led governance. The review brought together senior district officials, frontline […]
Meghalaya Embarks on Phase I of the Human Development Leadership Programme (HDLP)
The journey of empathy-driven governance and purpose-driven leadership in Meghalaya has entered a new and decisive phase. With the completion of intensive capacity-building workshops for Block Human Development Teams (BHDTs), the State has officially launched Phase I of the Human Development Leadership Programme (HDLP) in October 2025. The Government Innovation Lab (GIL), under the State […]
Wahlyngdoh VHC: Turning Nature into a Healer
In the remote village of Wahlyngdoh, East Khasi Hills District, survival has always meant resilience. With no motorable road and the nearest primary health centre accessible only by a long trek, villagers have long faced the challenge of meeting basic health needs on their own. For years, diarrhoea outbreaks repeatedly plagued residents, affecting children, youth, […]
Community Action for Free Tuition in Mawphrew Village
In Mawphrew village, Ri Bhoi District, Meghalaya, a remarkable journey of community spirit and determination is unfolding. What began as a modest effort to support just four children struggling with their studies has now turned into a vibrant initiative benefitting twenty eager learners. At the heart of this story lies the Village Organisation (VO), whose […]
Strategic Workshop for the Social Welfare Department
Shillong, 2025 — Facilitated by: Meghalaya State Capability Enhancement Project (SCEP) – Government Innovation Lab (GIL) Focus: Translating the state’s vision into concrete, coordinated strategies to strengthen social welfare systems, with a central emphasis on Early Childhood Development (ECD), women’s empowerment, and protection of vulnerable populations. Participants: Senior state officials, district and block-level officers, technical experts, […]
Workshop on Strategic Management & Implementation for Rural Development
Shillong, 2025 — In a significant step toward building leadership capacity within the government, the Meghalaya Administrative Training Institute (MATI), in collaboration with the State Capability Enhancement Project (SCEP), hosted an intensive workshop led by renowned academic and systems thinker Mr. Aroon P. Manoharan, Associate Professor from Suffolk University, the session focused on equipping senior […]
Leaders Unite at 2nd Cabinet Retreat to Shape Meghalaya’s Development Agenda
Shillong, August 26, 2025 The Government of Meghalaya convened its second Cabinet Retreat in Shillong on August 26, 2025, bringing together the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Shri Conrad K. Sangma, Cabinet Ministers, senior officials, and representatives from across departments. The retreat served as a platform for collective reflection, strategic planning, and setting the course for an […]