Shillong: In an effort to address the low pass percentage in Meghalaya, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has introduced CM IMPACT, a comprehensive initiative designed to support students, teachers, and parents.
CM Sangma launched CM IMPACT in Garo Hills on Thursday in the presence of Education Minister Rakkam A Sangma.
As part of the initiative, the education department will provide a comprehensive guidebook for students and teachers, which will also be accessible as a mobile app with regular updates.
Additionally, intranet connectivity will be established at the block level to enhance accessibility.
During the launch, Chief Minister Sangma emphasized the importance of collaboration among all stakeholders to address the educational challenges effectively.
He acknowledged the complexity of the issue but expressed optimism about the potential for improvement through systematic planning and goal-oriented approaches.
“We have a long drawn plan to improve our quality of education. The objective is to improve the quality as well as the pass percentage,” the chief minister stated.
He urged teachers to identify the weaknesses of students, prepare students for examinations, and work on improving their grades.
He further said that the government has decided to conduct supplementary examination within 2 months of declaration of secondary results, providing students with an opportunity to clear their examinations without losing a year.
Education Minister Rakkam Sangma also addressed the issue of “proxy teachers” and encouraged the teaching community to be dedicated to serving society.
He highlighted the importance of leveraging technology to make teaching more engaging and informative and urged teachers to inspire students to become informed and enlightened citizens.
“We have 55,000 plus teachers in the state, but our standard is not up to the mark. As a government, we are striving to improve upon the quality of teaching,” he added.
The low pass percentage in Meghalaya’s Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Examination has been a persistent problem, with rates hovering around 53% for several years.
Significant disparities exist among districts, particularly in Garo Hills, where some schools have recorded alarmingly low pass rates.
A total of 36 schools have reported a zero percent pass percentage for the last three consecutive academic years, while 124 schools recorded a zero percent pass percentage in the year 2024.
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To address these challenges, the Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE) will conduct supplementary examinations within the same academic year, providing students with opportunities to improve their grades or clear failed subjects.
