Shillong: The Meghalaya State Education Commission has submitted its comprehensive report to the state government, outlining a roadmap to overhaul the education system in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Officials said the report, based on extensive consultations with educators, professionals, and teacher associations, proposes reforms in key areas such as school consolidation, higher education, teacher training, student performance, and structural transformation of the education sector.
Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma described the report as “a vital roadmap for stakeholders and policymakers committed to meaningful change.”
Posting on X, he said, “Today marks a significant milestone for Meghalaya’s education sector. These recommendations are the result of two years of rigorous work—studying ground realities, identifying gaps, and crafting pragmatic solutions.”
The commission was constituted through a cabinet resolution in November 2022 and formally notified in July 2023.
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It began its work in August 2023, holding wide-ranging deliberations and engaging experts to design system-wide reforms.
Sangma added that both the state and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan have been informed of the development.
“We will review the recommendations carefully, adapt them into policy measures, and implement them in phases to improve access, quality, and outcomes,” he said.
