Nongpoh, Dec 11 (PTI) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Thursday launched the academic session of the first Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) at Pahamsyiem in Ri-Bhoi district, expressing gratitude to the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and the Centre for supporting the state’s efforts to strengthen education infrastructure.

EMRS started in 1997-98 to impart quality education to ST children in remote areas.

“I thank them (Centre and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs) sincerely for blessing our young students with this opportunity and infrastructure,” he said at the inaugural programme. Show Full Article

Sangma said education was not merely about “teaching, textbooks, or exams”, but about shaping the future of the state and instilling values that define a strong society.

“The tr

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