Meghalaya Strengthens Its DREAM Mission: Chief Minister Chairs Review Meeting to Advance the State’s Anti-Drug Efforts
Shillong | October 8, 2025 The Government of Meghalaya reaffirmed its commitment to a drug-free future as Shri Conrad K. Sangma, Hon’ble Chief Minister, chaired a high-level review meeting on the DREAM Mission (Drug Reduction, Elimination, and Management) at 12:30 p.m. on October 8, 2025. The meeting, attended by senior officials from multiple departments, focused […]
A Small Village, a Big Change: How Tluh Found Its Own Way to Better Health
Field Reflections from Saipung Block, East Jaintia Hills | October 30, 2025 Sometimes, change doesn’t arrive through big campaigns or loud slogans, it begins quietly, in small villages like Tluh, where everyday people are finding their own ways to make life better. When we arrived at the local Anganwadi Centre (AWC), the first thing we […]
Reflection on the Human Development Leadership Programme (HDLP) Workshop for Block Human Development Teams
The Human Development Leadership Programme (HDLP), launched in 2024 under the Human Development Council chaired by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Meghalaya, represents a visionary step toward transforming the way human development initiatives are implemented at the grassroots. Anchored in a multi-sectoral approach, HDLP seeks to bring together officers from diverse departments under a shared […]
MPOWERing Girls: Meghalaya Celebrates Resilience, Equity, and the Future of Adolescent Leadership
The Government of Meghalaya, through the Social Welfare Department, marked International Girl Child Day 2025 with a vibrant state-level celebration that highlighted resilience, equity, and the promise of adolescent leadership. The event, held under the theme “The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead: Girls on the Frontline of Crisis,” brought together young leaders, educators, […]
Connectivity, Education, and Power Take Centre Stage at CM Connect in Mawkynrew
SHILLONG, Oct 31: The Hon’ble Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on 31st October, 2025 held the CM Connect programme at Thangsning village under Mawkynrew Block in East Khasi Hills District, where he interacted directly with residents to hear their concerns, suggestions, and developmental priorities. The CM Connect initiative is the Meghalaya Government’s flagship citizen engagement […]
DCs Lead Action Review on Health, Education, and Livelihood Outcomes under HDLP
A detailed review meeting under the Human Development Leadership Programme (HDLP) was recently held to assess progress and realign district priorities under Meghalaya’s Human Development and Social Sector Strategy. The session brought together Deputy Commissioners, line department heads, and development partners under the chairmanship of the Development Commissioner to review district-level outcomes, strengthen accountability, and […]
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 […]