A Young Boy’s Dream Meets a State’s Commitment
Khraw’s story is one of grit, dignity, and deep-rooted community strength. Born with a disability that rendered his hands non-functional, he learned to write with his feet—a task most of us wouldn’t even attempt. Through sheer determination and hours of practice, he passed both Class 10 and 12 board exams, scoring an impressive 69% in […]
Where Trust Had to Be Earned, Not Assumed
On 23rd May 2025, HDLP facilitators visited Rngi Shillong, one of two villages in Mylliem Block highlighted in the programme. While its neighbor, Rangbihbih, showcased relatively strong socio-economic indicators—rainwater harvesting systems and active SHGs—Rngi pointed to a very different reality on the ground: Over 60% Home Births: During informal interviews, it became clear that most […]
Meghalaya hosts 1st ever ‘Play to Learn Summit’
The first-ever ‘Play to Learn’ Summit was successfully organized in Shillong on the 5th of September, 2023, highlighting the crucial role of play in young children’s overall development. The Summit was presented by the Government of Meghalaya, Meghalaya Early Childhood Development Mission (MECDM), Meghalaya Health Systems Strengthening Project (MHSSP), State Capability Enhancement Project (SCEP) in […]
Workshop for Gram Sevaks & Sevikas
Following the successful workshop held for the Gram Sevaks and Sevikas of the Garo Region on the 26th of July at Asananggre under Rongram, Community and Rural Development Block, West Garo Hills district, more than 100 Gram Sevaks and Sevikas from the Khasi and Jaintia region came together for the 2nd one-day transformation workshop, where […]
Village Health Councils (VHCs) A community initiative to bridge the healthcare gap in Meghalaya
Background Village Health Councils (VHCs) were notified by the Government of Meghalaya in February 2022 as the nodal community institution to “mobilize actions on health and nutrition issues and serve as a critical link between the state health systems and community members.” From every ten households, one representative is chosen, encompassing both male and female […]
Early Childhood Development Mission
A little ball of energy, a child whose laughter could light up the entire village. Every day was an adventure, and every dream seemed within reach. But in the midst, there were challenges – not just for this child but for all the little ones in our community. That’s when something wonderful happened. Imagine parents, […]
Meghalaya Evaluation Summer School
Between August 4 and 5th, 2022, a 2-day Evaluation Summer School will take place in Shillong, Meghalaya to better understand how Problem-Driven Iterative Adaptation (PDIA) works and how monitoring and evaluation (M&E) processes can help State and Districts navigate towards desired outcomes. As Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the 2011 Liberian Nobel Peace Prize Winner said: “The […]
Meghalaya’s UHC Story
How Meghalaya state’s integrated approach is leading the way to Universal Health Coverage in India Each year, 55 million Indians are pushed into poverty due to high out-of-pocket expenditure on health, with over 17% of households incurring catastrophic levels of expenses every year. The High-Level Expert Group envisioned Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for India by 2022, […]