Meghalaya Partners with Kalike to Transform Early Childhood Learning
In a significant step toward strengthening early childhood education in Meghalaya, the Directorate of Social Welfare and the Education Department of the Government of Meghalaya have signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kalike, a Bengaluru-based non-profit organization on March 11th 2025. The partnership aims to improve Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) in […]
Innovating Human Development: The Impact of Meghalaya’s Leadership Program
Introduction Meghalaya’s Human Development Leadership Programme (HDLP) is revolutionizing governance by integrating grassroots leadership with multi-sectoral coordination. Designed to fast-track the state’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, HDLP focuses on reducing maternal and child mortality, improving nutrition, and enhancing education outcomes. A New Approach to Governance Unlike conventional policies, HDLP deploys Block Human Development […]
How Transit Homes are becoming beacons of hope by transforming Maternal Healthcare
The idea for transit homes stemmed from the community itself, recognizing the urgent need for accessible maternal care. Spearheaded and run by Self-Help Groups (SHGs), these homes provide a haven for expectant mothers, ensuring they receive the necessary medical attention before childbirth. With a strong community-driven approach, these homes are more than shelters—they are lifelines […]
Meet the Women Bringing Hope to Meghalaya’s Most Isolated Communities
In the rugged, untouched corners of Meghalaya, where winding paths replace roads and communities are often separated by distance and rain-swollen rivers, two women have risen to become unlikely heroes. They are Community Gender & Health Activists (CGHAs), now serving as Anganwadi Workers (AWWs), from two of the most remote blocks in the state—Saipung and […]
Faith Leaders Unite with Government to Combat Meghalaya’s Drug Crisis
Faith leaders from Shillong came together, not for theological discourse or religious deliberation, but to address a growing crisis gripping their communities—the alarming rise of substance abuse among the state’s youth. In a gathering that marked a pivotal moment in Meghalaya’s battle against drug addiction, spiritual leaders and policymakers stood side by side, not as […]
Meghalaya Partners with Van Leer Foundation to Strengthen Early Childhood Development
In Meghalaya, where nearly half the population is under 19, a revolution is taking shape—one that begins long before a child speaks their first word or takes their first step. It is a revolution rooted in science, driven by policy, and fueled by the unwavering belief that a child’s earliest years shape the course of […]
Unleashing M’laya’s Potential: MPOWER Workshop Highlights Govt-Youth Collab
In a significant event aimed at fostering youth empowerment and community development, adolescents in Meghalaya had the unique opportunity to engage directly with Chief Minister Shri Conrad K. Sangma during the inauguration of the MPOWER Contextualisation Workshop. Held in Tura, West Garo Hills District, the three-day workshop brings together students, educators, and community leaders to […]
CM-Connect in Nongstoin: Bridging Communities and Governance
In a remarkable event showcasing grassroots governance, Meghalaya’s Hon’ble Chief Minister, Shri Conrad K. Sangma, engaged directly with the people of Nongstoin Block in West Khasi Hills District as part of the transformative CM-Connect initiative. This fifth Block Level Community Interaction Program underscored the government’s commitment to bringing governance closer to the people, building trust, […]