Meghalaya CM Conrad inaugurates new school, Rs 11 Cr bridge & immigration post in Dalu

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaJune 19, 2025

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday inaugurated the newly constructed school building of Dalu Govt HS School in West Garo Hills.

The event was attended by Ministers A T Mondal and Marcuise Marak, and MLAs Sanjay Sangma, Brening A Sangma and Sengchim Sangma.

The two-storey school building was constructed under Mission Education Phase I, a state scheme launched in 2021.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister highlighted the government’s commitment to the overall growth of the youth, emphasizing the importance of education, sports, music, and entrepreneurship.

“Our focus has been on holistic education and in the last few years, we have ensured renovation, revamp and new building constructions for all government LP Schools, Secondary and Higher Secondary Schools”, he said.

He informed that Government has remained committed to ensure overall upgrade in infrastructure for educational institutes and new college infrastructure, including opening of new colleges were initiated by the government.

“Captain Williamson Sangma State University, the first state University is testimony of our government’s commitment to accord priority in education sector”, he added.

Informing that close to 3000 Cr has been invested in education, sports and entrepreneurship through different programmes including CM Elevate and PRIME, the chief minister underscored on the importance of channelising the positive energy of the youth.

“We are building robust sports infrastructures across the State. In the run up to National Games to be held in our state, we are preparing a plan to promote our sportspersons”, he informed while stating, “Next week, we are calling all sports associations to discuss interventions to support and finance our sportspersons preparing for national games”.

He asserted that Meghalaya was awarded to host National Games, because IOA is aware of our state’s preparedness and capacity.

“Our youth are our asset and we are doing our best to showcase, groom our talents, be it music or sports”, he added.

He also outlined the government’s initiatives, including implementing smart classrooms and technology-enabled learning across schools in the state.

The Chief Minister also highlighted initiatives such as MGMP, CM Elevate, and PRIME, which provide opportunities for artists and entrepreneurs.

He emphasized that the government’s policies are designed to strategically work towards the growth of the youth.

During the visit, the Chief Minister also inaugurated the Dalu Immigration Check Post and inaugurated the newly constructed bridge at Dalu over river Bakla which was damaged in 2023 flood.

The bridge has been constructed at the cost of 11 Cr.