In what may be termed as an inspiring moment for young minds, adolescents in Meghalaya had the opportunity to interact directly with the Chief Minister, Conrad K. Sangma, during the inaugural session of the three-day ‘MPOWER Contextualisation Workshop’ in Tura, West Garo Hills District, on January 27, 2025. Students from both in-school and out-of-school groups candidly shared their aspirations and pressing challenges, including limited subject choices, lack of learning outcomes, and the lack of community support for non-academic pursuits.
The Chief Minister listened attentively to the students’ voices, addressing their concerns and emphasizing the importance of activity-based learning. He remarked, “Empowerment begins when a child is conceived,” highlighting the importance of holistic development right from conception. He further stressed the integration of cultural values such as hard work, respect for elders, nationalism, and environmental consciousness into the curriculum. The CM also called for the inclusion of private schools in such initiatives and promoted the idea of regional, national, and international exchange programs. “Comprehensive documentation of these efforts should serve as a model for other states,” he added.
Organised as part of the Meghalaya Programme for Adolescent Wellbeing, Empowerment and Resilience (MPOWER) under the Planning Department, in collaboration with the Magic Bus India Foundation, the three-day Contextualisation Workshop that began today in Tura aims to adapt an activity-based curriculum to the cultural nuances of the State’s indigenous community. Inaugurated and launched by the CM today, this initiative seeks to equip adolescents in government schools across Meghalaya with Life Skills Education, Career Awareness, and Foundational Literacy and Numeracy programmes. It places adolescents at the core of its strategy.
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