Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma Attends SPARK Shillong Summit 2025

Shillong, May 20: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma attended the SPARK Shillong Summit 2025, marking the successful conclusion of the program’s first pilot phase. SPARK (School Programmes in Articulation, Resilience, and Kindness) is an educational initiative designed to empower students across Meghalaya by developing essential life skills, enhancing communication, and fostering innovation and confidence.

Investing at every stage of life is key, says CM Conrad K Sangma at SPARK Summit

Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday attended the SPARK Summit 2025 at U Soso Tham Auditorium, Shillong.
Also present during the occasion were Minister, Education, Rakkam A Sangma, MLA, Kharkutta, Rupert M Momin, Secretary, Education, Swapnil Tembe and Director of School Education & Literacy, Banteilang Kharshandi among others.

All for the future: With 49% of its population under 20, Meghalaya bets big on youth power

Shillong, May 20: According to UNESCAP, India’s young population in the age group of 0-14 years was 24.9% in 2023. Meghalaya, on the other hand, not only has its young population percentage (relative to state population) well-above the national average but is among the highest in the country, with 49% of its population under the age of 20 years. This large population brings numerous challenges as well as opportunities, and Meghalaya has already put in motion several initiatives to leverage the power of this section of the population to derive dividends in future.

Meghalaya CM highlights youth-centric vision at SPARK Summit 2025

Shillong: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday addressed the SPARK Summit 2025 held at the U Soso Tham Auditorium in Shillong, reaffirming the government’s commitment to youth empowerment and holistic development through a series of targeted programmes.

CM attends Spark Summit 2025

Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma attended the SPARK Summit 2025 at the U Soso Tham Auditorium in Shillong today.

In his address, Sangma emphasised that the government’s various programs are interconnected and aimed at realizing the state’s vision. He highlighted that India’s population, with a significant segment between 15-19 years old, presents both challenges and opportunities. In Meghalaya, the highest population is between 0-4 years old, with 49 per cent of the population below 20 years old.

SPARK camps impart soft skills to over 1,100 students in WGH

SHILLONG, June 3: More than 1,100 secondary, higher secondary and college students were imparted soft skills during SPARK camps across four campuses in Tikrikilla, Bhaitbari and Phulbari regions of West Garo Hills.

West Garo Hills admin and DMF launch SPARK-inspired initiative in Tikrikilla

Tura, April 26: The West Garo Hills District administration, in collaboration with the District Mineral Foundation (DMF), has launched the SPARK Camps initiative to drive meaningful youth engagement in underserved regions across the district. The programme, which began at Tikrikilla College and Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, aims to provide college and higher secondary school students with the tools to build confidence, develop essential life skills, and showcase their talents.

SPARK Camp-ko Tikrikilla-o ong·ata

TURA: West Garo Hills a·jani District Administration, District Mineral Foundation baksa nangrime SPARK camp-ko Tikrikilla College aro Don Bosco Higher Secondary School-o ong·atangaha.Ia SPARK camp-ko college aro higher secondary skulo poraienggipa chatro chatrirang, uamangni u·i-ma·siani aro changa sapanirangko mikkangchi janggi tanganio jakkalchina didina aro ra·dona miksonganio ong·atangaha aro ia camp-o sak 90-na baten chatro chatrirang bak ra·angtokaha.

Tikirkilao SPARK campko ong·ata

Tura, April 26: West Garo Hillsni District Administration aro District Mineral Foundation (DMF) nangrime SPARK campko Tikirkilao ong·atangaha. Ia programko Tikirkila College aro Donbosco Higher Secondary Skul ong·atangaha jeon bang·a  poraigipagipa chadamberangni bak ra·aniko nikna man·aha. Chadamberangni salanti janggi tanganio uamangni changa-sapanirangko jakkalna aro uarangko namdapatna skianirangko iano on·angaha.

Ia ka Mynried series of training camps in EJH end stupendously

KHLIEHRIAT, April 22: In a powerful step towards building confidence, aspiration, and resilience amongst adolescent youth, the East Jaintia Hills district administration successfully concluded the “ia ka Mynried” series of school-based training camps, reaching 2,429 students across 13 schools from December 2024 to April 2025. The initiative, which aims to address substance abuse while nurturing vital soft skills among adolescents, is sponsored by the District Mineral Foundation.

“ia ka Mynried” empowers over 2,400 students in East Jaintia Hills with life skills & resilience

Shillong, April 23: In a powerful step towards building confidence, aspiration, and resilience amongst adolescent youth, the East Jaintia Hills District Administration successfully concluded the “ia ka Mynried” programme, reaching 2,429 students across 13 schools from December 2024 to April 2025.

East Jaintia Hills concludes Meghalaya's largest youth wellbeing drive under DMF 

The East Jaintia Hills District Administration has successfully concluded "ia ka Mynried," Meghalaya's largest youth engagement programme under the District Mineral Foundation (DMF), benefiting 2,429 students across 13 schools from December 2024 to April 2025. 

Meghalaya CM attends SPARK Summit in Tura, focus on youth empowerment, development

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma attended the SPARK Summit in Tura, where he highlighted the programme's focus on building communication, resilience, and life skills in students across the state. 

SPARK, which stands for School Programmes in Articulation, Resilience, and Kindness, aims to prepare students to be confident communicators and innovative thinkers.

​CM flags off statewide expansion of SPARK

SHILLONG, March 28: ‘The primary purpose of education is not just academic excellence, but also confidence building, personality development, and nurturing life skills’, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said at the SPARK Summit 2025 at the District Auditorium, Tura on Friday.

Meghalaya CM says purpose of education not merely academic excellence but nurturing life skills among students 

Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Friday emphasized that the primary purpose of education is not merely academic excellence but also personality development, confidence building, and nurturing life skills among students.

Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma Attends SPARK Summit 2025 in Tura

SHILLONG: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, on Friday, attended the SPARK Summit 2025 held at the District Auditorium, Tura. The summit marked the celebration of a year of milestones under the SPARK Programme (School Programmes in Articulation, Resilience, and Kindness), an initiative of the Department of Education, Government of Meghalaya, under Samagra Shiksha.

Conrad Sangma Champions Youth Empowerment at SPARK Summit in Tura

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma attended the SPARK Summit in Tura, highlighting the state’s commitment to youth empowerment and development. The event brought together students, entrepreneurs, educators, and policymakers to discuss the importance of skill-building, innovation, and leadership.

Conrad hails transformative impact of SPARK at Tura Summit

Tura, Mar 28: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has hailed the transformative impact of the government programme SPARK for its positive impact on students across the state, crediting it with breaking inhibitions, enhancing speaking skills, and sharpening critical thinking among students.

East Jaintia Hills district leads charge against substance abuse

Shillong: East Jaintia Hills district has taken a decisive step in addressing substance abuse among adolescents while fostering youth aspirations through the "ia ka Mynried" initiative.

Meghalaya district spreads awareness about substance abuse through storytelling

GUWAHATI: A Meghalaya district is spreading awareness among schoolchildren against substance abuse through storytelling.

Authorities in the state’s East Jaintia Hills district are confident the ‘ia ka Mynried’ initiative, meaning “for a better tomorrow” in the Pnar or Jaintia language, will transform the lives of children.

Schools in Meghalaya’s mining-affected East Jaintia Hills train minds against drugs through storytelling

Schools in Meghalaya’s mining-affected East Jaintia Hills district are training young minds against substance abuse through storytelling and showcasing their talent to increase confidence, public-speaking skills and emotional intelligence.

Fostering youths aspirations through the "ia ka Mynried"

KHLIEHRIAT, March 21, 2025: The East Jaintia Hills District (EJHD) of Meghalaya has taken a decisive step in addressing substance abuse among adolescents while fostering youth aspirations through the "ia ka Mynried" initiative. Spearheaded by the District Administration and supported by the District Mineral Foundation, the initiative has successfully conducted winter camps across 11 educational institutions, impacting 1,826 students to date.

East Jaintia Hills Leads the Charge Against Substance Abuse with ‘ia ka Mynried’ Initiative

Khliehriat, March 21, 2025: The East Jaintia Hills District (EJHD) of Meghalaya has taken a decisive step in addressing substance abuse among adolescents while fostering youth aspirations through the “ia ka Mynried” initiative. Spearheaded by the District Administration and supported by the District Mineral Foundation, the initiative has successfully conducted winter camps across 11 educational institutions, impacting 1,826 students to date.

Meghalaya’s E.J.H leads the charge against substance abuse with ‘ia ka Mynried’ Initiative

Khliehriat, March 21: The East Jaintia Hills District (EJHD) of Meghalaya has taken a decisive step in addressing substance abuse among adolescents while fostering youth aspirations through the “ia ka Mynried” initiative. Spearheaded by the District Administration and supported by the District Mineral Foundation, the initiative has successfully conducted winter camps across 11 educational institutions, impacting 1,826 students to date.

‘Ia ka Mynried’: Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills’ movement against drugs

Khliehriat, March 22: Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills District has taken a decisive step in addressing substance abuse among adolescents while fostering youth aspirations through the “ia ka Mynried” initiative. Spearheaded by the District Administration and supported by the District Mineral Foundation, the initiative has successfully conducted winter camps across 11 educational institutions, impacting 1,826 students to date.

Meghalaya district spreads awareness about substance abuse through storytelling

GUWAHATI: A Meghalaya district is spreading awareness among schoolchildren against substance abuse through storytelling.

Authorities in the state’s East Jaintia Hills district are confident the ‘ia ka Mynried’ initiative, meaning “for a better tomorrow” in the Pnar or Jaintia language, will transform the lives of children.

Anti-drug abuse winter camps held in East Jaintia Hills schools

Khliehriat, Mar 21: In a bid to address substance abuse among adolescents, a series of winter camps were held as part of the ongoing “ia ka Mynried” campaign in East Jaintia Hills district. Initiated by the district administration and supported by the District Mineral Foundation, the winter camps were held across 11 educational institutions as part of the campaign.

Winter camps in EJH train, upskill 1,826 youths so far

SHILLONG, March 20: Covering 11 campuses across East Jaintia Hills, the soft skills and wellbeing winter camps under the “ia ka Mynried” initiative sponsored by the East Jaintia Hills district administration through the District Mineral Foundation, have impacted 1,826 students so far. The latest certification events were held on Tuesday at Iongkaluh village for 247 students of St. Peter Secondary School, and at Byndihati for 126 students of Sacred Heart Secondary School and 315 students of Byndihati Secondary School.

EKH DC pats AVENUES for imparting soft skills to youths

SHILLONG, Feb 5: East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner RM Kurbah on Wednesday appreciated the initiatives of AVENUES of not only identifying but also addressing the shortcomings in soft skills among the youths of Meghalaya.

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Annual winter workshops by AVENUES end swimmingly

SHILLONG, Jan 27: Designed to help children and adolescents discover their inner strengths and align with their personal aspirations, the inaugural workshops of social enterprise AVENUES successfully concluded at its new APEX Academy on Saturday, following two training sessions that commenced on December 11, 2024, and January 6, 2025, respectively

Winter camps reach EJH with pledge to refrain from substance abuse

SHILLONG, Jan 23: Winter camps have found inroads into East Jaintia Hills district inspiring adolescents and youths to cope and refrain from substance abuse at a time when they are arguably more susceptible to this social evil.
The soft skills and well-being winter camps, aptly named “ia ka Mynried” in Pnar, which translates to “for a better tomorrow”, aim to engage local youth in meaningful programmes over the holidays.

291 youths benefit from EJH soft skills and wellbeing winter camps

SHILLONG, Jan 16: A total of 291 students benefited from soft skills and wellbeing winter camps organised under the “ia ka mynried” initiative, sponsored by the district administration of East Jaintia Hills through the District Mineral Foundation.

East Jaintia Hills wraps up winter camps for soft skills and wellbeing

Over 300 students participated in the first winter camp under the "ia ka Mynried" initiative, sponsored by the District Administration of East Jaintia Hills through the District Mineral Foundation. The students were felicitated at a certification event on December 17 at Khliehriat Higher Secondary School, attended by Santa Mary Shylla, MLA of Sunga-Saipung Constituency, and Shivansh Awasthi, Deputy Commissioner of East Jaintia Hills District.

Winter camps equip more than 300 students with skills in EJH

SHILLONG, Dec 17: Over 300 students participated in the first winter camps sponsored by the East Jaintia Hills district administration through the District Mineral Foundation. According to a statement here, the winter camps — as part of the ‘ia ka Mynried’ initiative, which translates to ‘for a better tomorrow’ in Pnar language — aimed at tackling poor communication skills and a lack of confidence among adolescents, particularly amidst rising concerns over substance abuse in mining-affected communities.

60 youths from Phudmuri benefit from career guidance programme

SHILLONG, Nov 10: Sixty youths from Phudmuri area in Shillong were led through activity-driven and career exploration sessions that focussed on building confidence, clarity and job readiness during a career guidance programme jointly organised by the Social and Economic Life Development Association (SELDA) of Phudmuri Presbyterian Church and Avenues, a well-known skill training enterprise in the Northeast, headquartered in Shillong.

MIT M’laya students benefit from life skills training prog

SHILLONG, Nov 8: In a bid to enhance students’ personal and professional development so as to help them successfully navigate future careers, the MIT University of Meghalaya, in collaboration with Avenues, equipped the university students with essential confidence-building and communication skills

First year of SPARK culminates with impact on more than 5,000 students

SHILLONG, Oct 28: A Samagra Shiksha initiative under the Education department, SPARK concluded its first year of implementation having impacted more than 5,000 students of classes 7 through 10 in 25 government and government-aided schools across the state.

SPARK workshop benefits more than 1,100 students across state

SHILLONG, Oct 3: A total of 1,155 students from four campuses across three districts benefitted from the SPARK (School Programmes in Articulation, Resilience, and Kindness) initiative following the completion of a ten-day workshop.

Ri-Bhoi students benefit from Avenues bootcamp

SHILLONG, Sep 15: More than 80 students of Ri Bhoi Presbyterian Higher Secondary School, Nongpoh, participated in a two-day bootcamp aimed at nurturing critical thinking and problem-solving mindsets. The sessions were designed to help build students’ appreciation for Science and the solutions that it offers for social problems.

SPARK workshop sparks up students’ confidence

Shillong, June 9: Over 700 school students from three districts completed a ten-day workshop under the SPARK initiative of the Department of Education and Samagra Shiksha – State Education Mission Authority of Meghalaya (SEMAM) held at their respective campuses recently.

Pilot Training Programme under SPARK concluded

Shillong, 24th April: 171 students of Pine Mount School were felicitated at a certification programme held at the school premises earlier today. These students were the participants of the pilot training interventions under SPARK (School Programmes in Articulation, Resilience and Kindness), organised by the Department of Education, Government of Meghalaya and Samagra Shiksha - State Education Mission Authority of Meghalaya (SEMAM). The programme was conducted for a duration of 20 hours and was implemented by AVENUES, Shillong.

Shillong school students benefit from pilot training programme

SHILLONG, April 24: A total of 171 students of Pine Mount School benefitted from a 20-hour pilot training programme, the curtain on which came down on Wednesday here.
According to a statement, the programme was organised by the Education department and Samagra Shiksha — State Education Mission Authority of Meghalaya (SEMAM) under SPARK (School Programmes in Articulation, Resilience and Kindness), and was implemented by AVENUES, Shillong.

171 Pine Mount School Students honored at SPARK Certification Program

Shillong, 24th April: A total of 171 students of Pine Mount School, Shillong were felicitated at a certification programme held at the school premises on Wednesday. 

The students participated in pilot training interventions under SPARK (School Programmes in Articulation, Resilience, and Kindness), organized by the Department of Education, Government of Meghalaya, and Samagra Shiksha – State Education Mission Authority of Meghalaya (SEMAM).

Govt initiative ‘SPARK’ aims to impart core soft skills to students

SHILLONG, March 27: Education department and Samagra Shiksha, State Education Mission Authority of Meghalaya (SEMAM), launched the School Programmes in Articulation, Resilience and Kindness (SPARK) in the state in 4 campuses across four districts viz., East Khasi Hills, East Jaintia Hills, West Garo Hills and South West Khasi Hills, on Tuesday.

Pact to give wings to state’s youth

SHILLONG, Feb 7: A crucial memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between AVENUES and Young Change Agents of Australia paving the way for the first knowledge-exchange in entrepreneurship education with indigenous youth between Australia and India.
The pact was signed at a roundtable event hosted in Melbourne, Australia, on Tuesday.

AVENUES launches ‘Communities for well-being’ initiative

SHILLONG, Oct 11: AVENUES launched its ‘Communities for well-being’ initiative, on Tuesday, through team building activities and conversations on well being and mental health, in an event held in the city.

In an effort to promote well being in the society, the initiative seeks to create a model framework of excellence for safe spaces that nurture authentic human conversations around mental health in communities.

700 students from 3 districts avail benefit of Avenues excellence prog

SHILLONG, Aug 28: Over 700 high-school students from institutions in South Garo Hills, West Khasi Hills and West Jaintia Hills made the most out of a week-long personal excellence programme titled ‘APEX’ launched by Meghalaya-based social enterprise, AVENUES.
 

42 teachers graduate from Avenues training prog

SHILLONG, Apr 5: A total of 42 teachers of Little Flower Secondary School, Dadenggre, West Garo Hills, graduated from ‘Teaching for Tomorrow’, a training programme for teachers, which has been initiated by Avenues.
The graduation ceremony was organised on Wednesday at the school, during which the teachers expressed elation at the training initiative.

42 school teachers graduate from teacher training prog

SHILLONG, Apr 5: Conducted by AVENUES, Meghalaya-based personal development training social enterprise, the teacher training initiative aims to equip school teachers with the requisite soft skills and facilitation skills to augment their abilities in providing a learning environment for students that nurtures confidence, wellbeing and aspirations, further empowering teachers to help students navigate the ever-changing landscape of education and careers.

Youngsters take home valuable lessons from Avenues workshop

SHILLONG, Jan 29: The curtain has come down on the 15-day AVENUES’ 20th annual winter workshop which had begun on January 6 with the handing over of certificates and progress reports to each participant on Friday in the presence of their parents and the AVENUES faculty members.

Children share fruitful time at Sohrarim Nook

SHILLONG, Jan 22: As part of its 20th Annual Winter Workshop, participants of this programme joined in with Sohrarim Nook, a community learning space at Sohrarim (Old Sohra) under the Khatarshnong Laitkroh block of East Khasi Hills, to celebrate Meghalaya’s 51st Statehood Day on Saturday.

Aspire Meghalaya State Summit 2022 produces top-10 state stars

SHILLONG, Dec 14: Top-10 state stars have emerged from the Aspire Meghalaya State Summit 2022 after scores of events were organised across the state in the past few months.

3 talents adjudged Aspire State Stars

Over 1,500 students from 62 campuses across districts in Meghalaya converged at the Shillong International Centre for Performing Arts & Culture (SICPAC) yesterday for the Aspire Meghalaya State Summit 2022.

Meghalaya: Over 1,500 students participate in Aspire State Summit

Shillong: Over 1,500 students from 62 campuses across districts in Meghalaya converged at the Shillong International Centre for Performing Arts & Culture (SICPAC) on Tuesday for the Aspire Meghalaya State Summit 2022.

Top 36 district stars emerge as Aspire Meghalaya event ends

TURA, Nov 8: The search for the Top 36 District Stars from a pool of more than 13,000 young adults from across the state participating in the Soft Skills and Talent Identification interventions under Aspire Meghalaya came to an end on Tuesday after the top three district stars from West Garo Hills joined the others in the Top 36 at a programme in Tura.

Top 36 District Stars Emerge from Aspire Meghalaya District Talent Events 2022

Tura, Nov 08: The West Garo Hills Top 3 District Stars were announced on Tuesday at an event held here, marking the culmination of the Aspire Meghalaya District Talent Events 2022 which commenced on October 6. Tuesday’s event concluded the search for the Top 36 District Stars from a pool of over 13,000 young adults across the State who participated in the Soft Skills and Talent Identification interventions under Aspire Meghalaya.

Yoh ki khynnah ka Rymbai Govt. SS, ka Sutnga Pres. HSS waka Jaiñtia Eastern College yei naam District Star

East Jaintia Hills, Nov 05: Ka ASPIRE Meghalaya da pynman ko ya ka District Showcase yong ka East Jaiñtia Hills ha ka 3 tarik uni u bnai ha Khliehriat heiwa da em hadoh 22 tylli ki sap na ki khynnah ki 6 tylli ki College wa ki skur yow yakhun wow yoh yei naam Aspire Meghalaya District Stars.

9 Aspire Meghalaya district stars recognized at events in Nongpoh, Khliehriat and Mawkyrwat

Shillong, Nov 04: The Aspire Meghalaya District Talent Events 2022 commenced on 6th October with events being held across districts during the months of October and November. The East Jaintia Hills, Ri Bhoi and South West Khasi Hills chapters held simultaneously on Thursday saw the display of 22 talents from 6 campuses in Khliehriat, 21 talents from 5 campuses in Nongpoh, and 22 talents from 5 campuses in Mawkyrwat, respectively.

District stars shine at Aspire Meghalaya talent search

Nov 04: Campuses of the Aspire Meghalaya programme in East Jaiñtia Hills, South West Khasi Hills and Ri-Bhoi witnessed the display of 22 talents from six campuses in Khliehriat, 21 from five campuses in Nongpoh and 22 from five campuses in Mawkyrwat.

Meghalaya CM hails winners of ‘Aspire Meghalaya District Talents Events 2022’

Shillong, Oct 20: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday felicitated the district talent winners of Aspire Meghalaya District Talents Events 2022 at U Soso Tham Auditorium.

Chah jied ki khynnah ka St. Dominic wa Govt. Girls’ kam ki District Star ka West Jaiñtia Hills

West Jaintia Hills, Oct 20: Ha ka pynyoo yei sap ka Aspire Meghalaya kawa tip kam ka District Talent Events 2022 kawa da sdang nadooh ka 6 tarik uni u bnai da pynman ya ka ha waroh ki District wei daw pteiñ hadooh u bnai wow wan.

WJH talent drive under Aspire Meghalaya held

West Jaintia Hills, Oct 20: The district talent event under the Aspire Meghalaya programme for West Jaiñtia Hills was held here. Twenty-one talents from five campuses performed at the event.

Meghalaya CM felicitates young talents at ASPIRE district talent events 2022

Chief Minister of Meghalaya Conrad K Sangma felicitated three young talents at the recently held Aspire Meghalaya’s District Talent Events 2022 that commences on October 6.

CM asks youths to shun ‘reservation mindset’

SHILLONG, Oct 19: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has suggested the youths to develop a competitive mindset and eschew ‘reservation policy mindset’ in order to survive in contemporary times girdled with competition.

Chief Minister felicitated the district talent winners of Aspire Meghalaya

Shillong, Oct 19: Aspire Meghalaya’s District Talent Events 2022 commenced on 6th October with events scheduled to be held across all districts in the months of October and November. The East Khasi Hills chapter was held today at U Soso Tham Auditorium, Shillong with 26 talents from 5 campuses performing, out of which the Top 3 were recognised.

Toh u em i mynsien yakhun la kam wym em katæ ka Reservation Policy: Conrad

Shillong, Oct 19: Ka Aspire Meghalaya da sdang pynman ko ya ka District Talent Events 2022 nadooh ka 6 tarik uni u bnai ha waroh ki District ka jylla wei daw pteiñ hadooh u bnai wow wan heiwa ynne ka sngi da sdang ha East Khasi Hills ha U Soso Tham Auditorium, Shillong deiwa em 26 ngut kiwa pynyoo yei sap (Talent) na ki 5 tylli ki thaw puræ wa yakhun wow yoh yei naam Top 3. 

East Khasi Hills-o Aspire Meghalaya-ni susaanirangko ong•ata

Shillong, Oct 19: Aspire Meghalaya-ni ning•o re•anggipa October 6 tarikoni a•bachenge October aro November jagnina Meghalaya a•dokni pilak a•jarangon dingtang dingtang susaanirangko ong•atengon, East Khasi Hills a•jaoba Budbar salo ia susaani program-ko Shillong songjinmani U Soso Tham Auditorium-o ong•atangaha aro ia susaanio dambonga campus-rangoni sak 26 chadamberang, an•tangtangni changa sapanirang baksa susaangaha.

Have a competitive mindset, fight as if you need to survive: Conrad to youth at Aspire Meghalaya’s District Talent Events 2022 in Shillong

Shillong, Oct 19: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday asked the students and youth to have a competitive mindset, by which he meant positive competition and not negative competition, and move away from the reservation policy based mindset. He urged them to be prepared to compete with the best and ‘fight as if you need to survive’.

Meghalaya: Need to have competitive mindset, says CM Sangma

Guwahati, Oct 19: We have to remember that we need to compete with the best. The reservation policy is there for us but that does not mean that our mindset has to be a ‘reservation policy mindset’. Our mindset needs to be a competitive mindset. Fight as if you need to survive,” Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said at the Aspire Meghalaya’s District Talent Events 2022.

Over 3,800 students graduate from Aspire Meghalaya across districts

SHILLONG, Oct 03: More than 3,800 students from 18 campuses across districts benefitted from soft skills training, career exploration interventions and talent identification programmes under Aspire Meghalaya in its final phase of campus interventions this month.

3800-plus students graduate from soft skills training prog

SHILLONG, Oct 03: Over 3,800 students from 18 campuses across districts benefitted from soft skills training, career exploration interventions and talent identification programmes under Aspire Meghalaya in its final phase of campus interventions this month.

3800 ki khynnah kiba la ioh jinghikai na ka Aspire Meghalaya

SHILLONG, Oct 03: Palat 3,800 ngut ki khynnah na 18 tylli ki skul bad kolej ha ki distrik bapher bapher ki la ioh pyntbit ialade ha ka liang ka soft skill training bad ruh ban pynpaw ia la ki sap ki phong lyngba ka Aspire Meghalaya prokram.

1,900 graduate from Aspire Meghalaya’s soft skills prog

SHILLONG, Aug 31: A total of 1,917 students from nine campuses spread across East Garo Hills, West Garo Hills, East Jaintia Hills, East Khasi Hills and West Khasi Hills districts graduated from Aspire Meghalaya at functions held in their respective campus premises recently.

Near 2k students graduate from Aspire

A total of 1,917 students from nine campuses spread across the districts of East Garo Hills, West Garo Hills, East Jaiñtia Hills, East Khasi Hills and West Khasi Hills graduated from Aspire Meghalaya at functions held in their respective campus premises, on Saturday last.

Yoh ki khynnah khynroo ka East Jaiñtia yei chah hikai hapoh ka Aspire Meghalaya

August 30, 2022:  Kam chibynta wow pynkhreh ya ki khynnah khynroo khyllood ka jylla neibynta ka mynried, ka sorkar Meghalaya, lyngba ka chnat krehkaam yong ka Sports & Youth Affairs, deiwa ya ksohktilang wa ka chnat Education, da pynman ki ya ka thong krehkaam kawa tip kam ka ‘Aspire Meghalaya’ wa da pynkrehkaam da ka AVENUES, Shillong.

More youth-centric govt initiatives in the offing

SHILLONG, Aug 6: The state government will soon introduce more initiatives for youths that will provide them with an ecosystem that connects innate talents with skilling opportunities and employability-building interventions.

Over 1900 students graduate from Soft Skills & Talent programmes under Aspire Meghalaya

Tura, July 23: Over 1,900 students from 9 campuses across Ri Bhoi, North Garo Hills, West Garo Hills, West Khasi Hills and Eastern West Khasi Hills Districts graduated from Soft Skills and Talent Identification programmes under Aspire Meghalaya at simultaneous functions held in their respective school premises on Friday.

Over 1,900 state students graduate from progs under Aspire Meghalaya

SHILLONG, July 22: Students, numbering over 1,900 from nine campuses spread across the districts of Ri-Bhoi, North Garo Hills, West Garo Hills, West Khasi Hills and Eastern West Khasi Hills, on Friday graduated from Soft Skills and Talent Identification programmes under Aspire Meghalaya, during concurrent functions in their respective institutes.

ASPIRE STUDENTS GRADUATE FROM SOFT SKILLS & TALENT PROGRAMMES

Shillong, July 22: Over 1,900 students from 9 campuses across Ri Bhoi, North Garo Hills, West Garo Hills, West Khasi Hills and Eastern West Khasi Hills Districts graduated from Soft Skills and Talent Identification programmes under Aspire Meghalaya at simultaneous functions held in their respective school premises today.

‘Aspire Meghalaya’ – Pivotal Instrument Of Change For Youth Development Agenda : Meghalaya CM

The Meghalaya Chief Minister – Conrad Sangma today interacted with the students of ‘Aspire Meghalaya’ in Tura.

A flagship programme initiated by the state administration, this endeavour is a pivotal instrument of change for the youth development agenda in Meghalaya.

Aspire Meghalaya-ni chatro chatrirang baksa CM agangrika

Tura, July 19: Mongolbar salo, Meghalaya a•dokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, a•dok sorkarini ra•gatgipa ‘Aspire Meghalaya’ program-ni chatro chatrirang baksa agangrikangaha.

Tura-o Aspire Meghalaya-ni program-ko ong·atanio CM bakko ra·a

TURA: Meghalaya sorkarini a·bachengatgipa Aspire Meghalaya-ni program-ko Mongolbar salo Tura-o ong·atangaha aro ia program-ko ong·atanio a·dokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, mongsonggipa sokgipa ong·e bakko ra·angaha.

Conrad interacts with Aspire Meghalaya students in Tura, advices them to follow passion with right spirit

Tura, July 19: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday interacted with students of Aspire Meghalaya in Tura, a flagship programme of the Government.

Aspire Meghalaya: 3182 students from 15 campuses across districts graduated

Shillong, June 29: 3182 students from 15 campuses across districts graduated from Aspire Meghalaya at functions held in their respective school premises this month. The Aspire Meghalaya programme places youth engagement, talent identification and career aspirations at the heart of its interventions.

More than 3,000 graduate from Aspire Meghalaya

SHILLONG, June 28: As many as 3,182 young adults from 15 campuses spread across different districts of Meghalaya graduated from Aspire Meghalaya during multiple functions organised in their respective school premises this month.

Meghalaya Youth Engagement and Training Programmes commencing with the Meghalaya @ 50 Youth Survey, aims to capture the voice of the youth

SHILLONG, March 20: Speaking on the occasion, the CM stressed on his belief that every member of the society, especially the youth, has a role to play in contributing towards the State’s ‘10 in 10’ vision, which is to become one of the Nation’s Top 10 States in 10 years. 

Survey to get insights for youth devp strategy

SHILLONG, March 20: The state government launched the Meghalaya Youth Engagement and Training Programme under Aspire Meghalaya  across the districts to capture the voice of the youths and gather insights needed to develop better youth development strategies.

State’s Largest Youth Engagement Programme Launched across Districts under Aspire Meghalaya

Shillong, Mar 20: The Meghalaya Youth Engagement and Training Programmes were launched on 14th March, 2022 across districts, commencing with the Meghalaya @ 50 Youth Survey, which aims to capture the voice of the youth and gather insights needed by the State to develop better youth development strategies that take inspiration from the sentiments and aspirations of the youth.

Matric topper lauded Meghalaya Govt for organizing Aspire

The Meghalaya Youth Engagement and Training Programmes were launched on 14th March across districts, commencing with the Meghalaya @ 50 Youth Survey, which aims to capture the voice of the youth and gather insights needed by the State to develop better youth development strategies that take inspiration from the sentiments and aspirations of the youth.

Students trained under ASPIRE Meghalaya graduate

Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday handed over graduation certificate to students of ASPIRE Meghalaya, a flagship initiative of Arts and Culture Department, Govt of Meghalaya funded by Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Govt of India at Williamnagar.

Survival of the life-skilled

Turning the tide in one’s favour outlives any adversity, especially among entrepreneurs, observes Esha Chaudhuri 

'Aspire Meghalaya equipping youths with confidence & communication skills'

The Government of Meghalaya is spearheading a unique intervention aimed at empowering the youth of the State with confidence, soft skills, life coaching, cultural awareness and talent identification opportunities to help them break away from the chains of mental and emotional lockdown that the pandemic has instigated.

Aspire Meghalaya expected to impact over 4000 tribal youth

The Government of Meghalaya is spearheading a unique intervention aimed at empowering the youth of the State with confidence, soft skills, life coaching, cultural awareness and talent identification opportunities to help them break away from the chains of mental and emotional lockdown that the pandemic has instigated.

Over 40 students of Shillong Public School graduate from Aspire Meghalaya

At least 43 students of Shillong Public School graduated from Aspire Meghalaya at a function held in the school premises here on Friday. The programme was organised by Avenues, a training institute based in Shillong. Aspire Meghalaya is sponsored by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, through the Department of Arts & Culture, Government of Meghalaya and implemented by Avenues.

Over 130 students graduate from AVENUES soft skills coaching

SHILLONG: Over 130 students of Queenie School, Shillong graduated on Friday from a long-term soft skills coaching programme conducted by AVENUES.

EGH, Avenues join hands to uplift youths

SHILLONG: In a bid to empower the tribal youth of Meghalaya with communication and leadership skills, the East Garo Hills district administration has launched the state's first online soft skills and leadership coaching classes in collaboration with AVENUES.

How Aspire Meghalaya is empowering tribal youths with soft skills

Shillong: Meghalaya chief minister Conrad K Sangma launched a coffee-table book and a documentary film on Aspire Meghalaya, a programme designed to enhance well-being and improve soft skills of tribal youth of the state in a glittering function marking the culmination of the first Entrepreneurship and Startup Summit 2020 held in Shillong on Wednesday.

Skill development is crucial for tribal youths: Conrad Sangma

Approximately 99.85 per cent of the participants of Aspire Meghalaya said they had identified a clear set of values in life, which was missing earlier.

Aspire Meghalaya is a programme designed to enhance well-being and improve soft skills of tribal youths of Meghalaya.

Finding Avenues

Avenues, a city-based capacity building and human excellence training institute, is organising its 16th Annual Winter Workshop for the youth. The 15-day workshop started on December 12 and will give youngsters the chance to discover themselves and identify their values which will guide them through the maze of life.

Get some life skills for real world

All play and no work makes Jack a mere toy’ and Avenues will not let that happen. This winter vacation students in the city have the option to spend time doing something fun and yet fruitful at Avenues’ 17th Annual Winter Workshops for children aged between 8 and 16 years.

Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma Attends Graduation Day of Avenues, Aspire Meghalaya

SHILLONG: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma attended the graduation day of Avenues, Aspire Meghalaya at Ri Bhoi Presbyterian Higher Secondary School, Nongpoh on Friday. 

Meghalaya CM launches coffee table book, documentary film on ‘Aspire Meghalaya’

Shillong Jan 22: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma launched the coffee table book and documentary film on ‘Aspire Meghalaya’ a programme designed to enhance well-being and improve soft skills of tribal youth of the State.

240 students graduate from Aspire Meghalaya

SHILLONG, Jan 13: Two-hundred forty students from Hynriew Shnong and Jakrem, Mawkyrwat, on Saturday graduated from Aspire Meghalaya at a graduation ceremony organised at Jakrem Presbyterian HS School.