Meghalaya CM Warns: Lack of Higher Secondary Schools Fuels Student Dropouts

Chief Minister Conrad Sangma addressed the issue of a critical shortage of higher secondary schools in Meghalaya, stating that the lack of such institutions is driving a significant number of students to abandon their studies. The CM emphasized that the gap in educational infrastructure is a major contributor to rising dropout rates across the state. He called for urgent measures to expand the network of higher secondary schools to provide students with continued academic opportunities. The government plans to explore solutions to bridge this educational divide and reduce dropout figures.