Major Funding Boost for CDC Meghalaya: $2.5 Million allocated from ADB
At the inaugural Early Childhood Development (ECD) Workshop in Shillong, Mr. Ronald Kynta, Chief Operating Officer of the Meghalaya Early Childhood Development Mission (MECDM), made a landmark announcement that could redefine the state’s child development landscape. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has allocated USD 2.5 million over the next two years to establish and operationalise […]
Lawshlem’s Breastfeeding Hut: Where Motherhood and Livelihood Thrive Together
Date: 1 August 2025Location: Mawphlang Block, East Khasi Hills In the small but determined community of Lawshlem village, East Khasi Hills District, women have built something remarkable not just a physical structure, but a space where motherhood and livelihood can co-exist without compromise. The story began with a question the Village Organisation (VO) members often […]
Mawkharshiing’s Community-Run Creche: A Homegrown Solution for Working Mothers
In Mawngap Mawkharshiing village, Mawphlang Block, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya, a quiet but powerful transformation is unfolding, one that blends compassion, community action, and forward-thinking approaches to child development. At the centre of this change is a creche run entirely by the Mawkharshiing Village Organisation (VO), a women-led collective committed to addressing the most […]
North Garo Hills Unites to Fight Anemia; Launches Red Food Day
In Damas village, North Garo Hills District, Meghalaya, what began as a regular day quickly transformed into a milestone for community health. Drawing on the deep-rooted Garo traditions of collective living and mutual care, the people of North Garo Hills came together to mark a major step in community-driven health efforts with the launch of […]
Overcoming the Odds, Larimaphi’s Road to Recovery from Malnutrition
In Umthli A, the fight against Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) took a determined turn thanks to the persistence of frontline workers and strong community support. During her routine monthly weighing session, Smt. Bariphylla Nongsteng, an Anganwadi worker with seven years of experience, noticed something alarming. Larimaphi Nongsteng, a one-year-one-month-old girl, weighed only 5 kg and […]
From Neglect to Nurture : Rilakyntin’s Fight Against Malnutrition
As part of Meghalaya’s ongoing Human Development efforts, frontline workers across the state are working tirelessly to identify and treat children suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM). In Diengkynthong village, that dedication changed the life of one-year-old Rilakyntin Sohtun. It began during a routine monthly weighing session at the local Anganwadi Centre. Smt. […]
CDC Meghalaya Convenes National Experts for Inaugural Early Childhood Development Workshop
In a bold step to transform Early Childhood Development (ECD) outcomes, the Government of Meghalaya formally launched the Centre for Developing Child (CDC), a pioneering initiative under the Meghalaya ECD Mission Society. The CDC is envisioned as a first-of-its-kind research-to-practice platform, designed to bridge gaps between policy, evidence, and frontline realities. To kickstart this movement, […]
Meghalaya DNLP Workshop: CM Unveils Parallel Models, Millet Mission, and ₹10 Cr Anganwadi Push
The Government of Meghalaya has unveiled an ambitious and comprehensive roadmap to combat undernutrition across the state. This came during the two-day District Nutrition Leadership Workshop held in Shillong on June 12–13, 2025. Organised in collaboration with the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), the workshop brought together senior officials from all 12 districts, including […]