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Meghalaya to spend Rs 4,000 crore each year on education, says CM Sangma
✍️ EdexLive
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 12:38 PM
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Chief Minister Conrad Sangma announced that the state will allocate Rs 4,000 crore annually to the education sector.
Shillong, Oct 23 (EdexLive) – Meghalaya's Chief Minister Conrad Sangma disclosed that the state government will earmark Rs 4,000 crore every fiscal year for education. The allocation is intended to strengthen the state's schooling system and improve overall learning outcomes.
The announced budget marks a significant increase in public spending on schools, colleges and related infrastructure. While detailed spending plans were not released, officials indicated that the funds will support teacher recruitment, classroom upgrades and digital learning initiatives.
Education analysts view the move as a response to Meghalaya's ongoing challenges in literacy rates and school dropout levels. The government has pledged to monitor implementation closely to ensure the resources translate into measurable improvements for students across the state.
The statement was made during a press briefing in Shillong, where the CM emphasized the administration's commitment to human capital development as a cornerstone of Meghalaya's growth agenda.
The announced budget marks a significant increase in public spending on schools, colleges and related infrastructure. While detailed spending plans were not released, officials indicated that the funds will support teacher recruitment, classroom upgrades and digital learning initiatives.
Education analysts view the move as a response to Meghalaya's ongoing challenges in literacy rates and school dropout levels. The government has pledged to monitor implementation closely to ensure the resources translate into measurable improvements for students across the state.
The statement was made during a press briefing in Shillong, where the CM emphasized the administration's commitment to human capital development as a cornerstone of Meghalaya's growth agenda.