Meghalaya Planning Board reviews education sector, Calls for synergy to implement NEP and improve performance – Hub News

June 16, 2025

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Shillong, June 16: In a decisive step to strengthen Meghalaya’s education landscape, the Meghalaya State Planning Board (MSPB) convened a high-level review meeting with the Education Department at the state secretariat in Shillong on Monday.

Chaired by MSPB Chairman Metbah Lyngdoh, the meeting addressed pressing challenges facing the state’s education system, including the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP), the disbursement of student scholarships, and the need for robust institutional support.

Speaking to the media, Lyngdoh acknowledged ongoing government efforts but underscored the importance of cohesive action across all levels of governance and education.

“There has been consistent effort from the government, but we now need to build synergy across all levels—policy, administration, and implementation. Everyone has a role to play in transforming the education sector,” Lyngdoh said.

Expressing concern over Meghalaya’s ranking in the national Performance Grading Index (PGI), Lyngdoh emphasized the need for sustained, focused interventions to improve the state’s position. “We are not here to find fault, but to work together to find solutions that will benefit our students and future generations,” he noted.

The Planning Board has taken up education and traffic congestion as immediate priority areas and plans to work closely with departments to identify policy gaps, gather ground-level insight and recommend actionable reforms.

Officials from the Education Department and Planning Board attended the meeting. Lyngdoh reiterated the need for collaborative efforts involving school managing committees, teachers’ associations, and higher education institutions.

“We understand the difficulties faced by institutions and educators, but we also believe in the potential for meaningful change. This is a shared responsibility, and with the right mindset, Meghalaya can set a strong example in educational reform,” he concluded.

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