Teenage Pregnancies, Unskilled Youth, and 0 Vocational Exposure—Time to Intervene Now
On 23rd May 2025, under the Human Development Leadership Programme (HDLP), MCS Officer Trainees visited Kynjoin Umran village in Ri-Bhoi District to engage with the community and identify challenges firsthand. The visit revealed pressing concerns—low Aadhar enrolment, early pregnancies, and a strong reliance on traditional birth attendants, all contributing to gaps in healthcare access. Educational […]
60% Home Births, Low Aadhar Enrollment, and a Trust Deficit That’s Holding Progress Back
As part of the Human Development Leadership Programme (HDLP), a field visit to Rngi Shillong, a village under Mylliem Block, was conducted on 23rd May 2025. Rngi Shillong, a village under Mylliem Block, stood out during the Human Development Leadership Programme field visit not for its progress, but for its pressing development challenges. The data […]
Digital Push for Frontline Care: Anganwadi Workers in Meghalaya Receive 6,600 Smartphones
The Social Welfare Department, Government of Meghalaya, organised an event on 26 May 2025, focused on strengthening public service delivery through technology, compassion, and inclusion. Held in the presence of key dignitaries, the programme brought together frontline workers, community leaders, and government officials to celebrate impactful interventions aimed at improving the lives of women, children, […]
Meghalaya ECD Mission Hosts Capacity-Building Workshop with UNICEF Maharashtra
The Meghalaya Early Childhood Development (ECD) Mission, in collaboration with UNICEF Maharashtra, organized a two-day intensive training workshop from April 23–24, 2025 aimed at deepening understanding and strengthening action around Early Childhood Development (ECD). The primary goal was to build the capacities of district and block-level officials from key departments—including Health & Family Welfare, Social […]
Life Care Foundation Opens First NGO-Led Rehabilitation & Counseling Centre in Mawkyrwat
A New Dawn for Substance Abuse Rehabilitation in South West Khasi Hills Bringing Hope, Healing, and Community Support In a landmark initiative to combat substance abuse and support affected individuals, Life Care Foundation has inaugurated the first NGO-led Rehabilitation & Counseling Centre in Sohkhyllam village, Mawkyrwat Block, South West Khasi Hills. Officially launched on March […]
Empowered to Rise: Kong Alina’s Journey of Hope and Strength
In the serene yet determined village of Shnong Nongpedeng, in Tynring, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya, a remarkable story of resilience and hope is unfolding. This is the story of Kong Alina Kharumnuid — a woman who, despite facing life’s toughest challenges, is now stepping into a future filled with promise and self-reliance. Overcoming Adversity […]
Creative Bureaucracy Festival 2025: Meghalaya’s Fight Against Maternal Deaths Is Jury Favourite
What happens when an entire state puts its faith in the hands of its people? Meghalaya’s groundbreaking initiative, “Building Purpose and Leadership Among Government & Citizens to Transform Health”, has proven that when communities lead the way, lives are saved — and the world takes notice. This extraordinary effort has now been recognized as a […]
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 […]